Just weeks ago, American diplomats thought Sudan was on the verge of a breakthrough agreement that would advance its transition from military dictatorship to full-fledged democracy, delivering on the soaring promise of the country’s revolution in 2019.Sudan had become an important test case in President Biden’s core foreign policy goal of bolstering democracies worldwide, which in his view weakens corrupt leaders and allows nations to more capably stand as bulwarks against the influences of China, Russia and other autocratic powers.But on April 23, the same American diplomats who had been involved in the negotiations in Sudan suddenly found themselves shutting…
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Issued on: 02/05/2023 – 20:37 If the international community secretly hoped it could stay out of the crisis in Sudan, and that maybe one of the country’s two warring generals could settle their long-simmering rivalry with a quick blow, it’s now time to face reality. With no clear winner in sight, nearly three weeks in, Sudan’s capital Khartoum is being laid to ruin. Civilians who braved bullets for four years to demand an end to military rule can only hunker down or flee, if fleeing is even an option. Reports of militias in places like Darfur taking sides as civilians flee to…
Issued on: 02/05/2023 – 22:46 A video shared heavily on Arabic-speaking social media channels has been presented as aerial bombardments taking place in conflict-ridden Sudan. But the FRANCE 24 Observers found similarities with a military video game. Vedika Bahl explains in this edition of Truth or Fake.
FRANCE 24 and its sister radio RFI have joined a group of 30 African and international news organisations and monitors in an appeal for press freedom in Mali and Burkina Faso. The news outlets and rights groups call on the authorities of these two countries and the international community to put an end to the pressure and threats against national and foreign journalists. They urge the transitional governments in Mali and Burkina Faso to respect their countries’ international commitments to uphold freedom of expression, in particular the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights. The open letter, whose signatories include…
Home » Spanish Vocab and Grammar » The Ultimate Guide to Spanish Adjective Placement in Sentences There’s no question that the sky is blue, no matter what language you’re speaking. But is it a “blue sky” or a “sky blue?” In English, adjectives come before nouns. In Spanish, they come after. This post will teach you everything you need about Spanish adjective placement so you can construct grammatically correct, native-sounding sentences. Contents Download: This blog post is available as a convenient and portable PDF that you can take anywhere. Click here to get a copy. (Download) The Formula for Spanish…
The Port Block Party in Port Adelaide One of Adelaide’s hottest mobile festivals is popping up in a brand new location, this time bringing the good vibes to The Port. This block party event is for all ages and this year, is all-weather inclusive as well. It will be held at the iconic Hart’s Mill and surrounding laneways. The event is FREE to enter all weekend and there is free car parking available. Enjoy a range of Adelaide’s best food trucks, catch a fire show with performers Dragon Mill, let the kids enjoy themselves at the kids zone and relax…
/ Shows / Focus Issued on: 03/05/2023 – 10:58 05:37 FOCUS © FRANCE 24 In January 2023, Cameroonian journalist Martinez Zogo was kidnapped and murdured in circumstances that remain unclear. The brutal assassination of the popular radio host, who regularly condemned corruption and the embezzlement of state funds in Cameroon, sent shockwaves throughout the country. His family and colleagues are still in the dark about why he was killed. The head of the anti-espionage agency, a top official of the secret service and a popular businessman have all been arrested and detained over Zogo’s murder, but have only been charged with…
Issued on: 03/05/2023 – 09:54Modified: 03/05/2023 – 09:57 The 26 royal treasure artefacts which France pledged to return to Benin in 2021 are expected to make their homecoming to Abomey, the former seat of the Danxomè kingdom, in about five years. To ensure the treasures are displayed in the best possible conditions, Benin’s National Agency for the Development of Touristic Heritage is currently training 100 artisans on restoration techniques for royal palaces in the area, where the museum for the cultural artefacts will established. FRANCE 24 reports. Ahead of the restitution of various masterpieces from French museums, the artisans at…
An interview in partnership with The Children’s Book Review and Rebecca Laxton, author of The Metamorphosis of Emma Murry. Rebecca Laxton has served school communities as an afterschool program director, reading specialist, and school psychologist. While working for Boone County Schools, she was named the Kentucky School Psychologist of the Year for collaborating with teachers and administrators to write and evaluate an emotional intelligence curriculum. Rebecca is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, Charlotte Literary Arts, and the North Carolina Writers Association. Her short memoir, “Throw Like a Girl,” about playing on a mostly boys’ Little League…
Oz Comic-Con Adelaide 2023 Meet your favourite cosplay creators, shop a selection of products and catch up with fellow pop-culture fans. The Oz Comic-con returns for 2023 at the Adelaide Showgrounds in June. For cosplay enthusiasts, Oz Comic-Con will also be hosting one of the most prestigious cosplay contests in Australia, the Australian Championships of Cosplay, highlighting the immense talent and craftsmanship from all around the country. Following on from a successful 2022 launch, the Cozplay Competition, Cosplay Skit Competition, Cosplay Prop Competition, Cosplayer Spotlight and a host of Cosplay Parades will debut at Oz Comic-Con Adelaide 2023. This year’s…