At least 60 people were killed in northern Burkina Faso last week by men wearing the uniforms of the national military, according to the authorities.While the country’s prosecutor stopped short of directly accusing the armed forces of Burkina Faso, he said he had opened an investigation, the latest into whether they had committed human rights abuses. Rights groups have repeatedly alleged that the military and associated groups have committed killings and abuses against the populations they are meant to protect.The nation, a landlocked country of 20 million people in West Africa, has faced repeated jihadist attacks since 2015 that have…
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Civilians fleeing the fighting between two rival generals in Sudan streamed into neighboring nations on Monday, raising concerns about a humanitarian crisis spreading to places already grappling with conflict, hunger and dire economic straits.The heavy gunfire, shelling and airstrikes that have rocked Sudan for 10 days prompted foreign countries to begin evacuating diplomatic staff and nationals over the weekend. It also has driven thousands of Sudanese and other people across borders into Chad, Egypt and South Sudan, aid workers said.The huge movement of people risks overwhelming Sudan’s neighbors, some of which already host large numbers of refugees and internally displaced…
A Russia deeply enmeshed in the biggest conflict in Europe since World War II dispatched its foreign minister to the United Nations Security Council on Monday to extol the virtues of peace and diplomacy. But Western diplomats instantly accused Moscow of hypocrisy.The spectacle occurred as Russia nears the end of its one-month presidency of the Council. Intent on using the platform to full advantage, its foreign minister, Sergey V. Lavrov, led an all-day session described as focused on the maintenance of the U.N. charter, international rules and multilateralism.But the gathering also offered Russia a chance to denounce its adversaries and…
Kenyan police have uncovered dozens of bodies from graves connected to a Christian pastor, who is being investigated on allegations that he directed his congregants to starve themselves to death, according to the police and local media reports.The inspector general for Kenya’s police, Japhet Koome, told reporters that homicide detectives and pathologists had exhumed 11 more bodies from a series of shallow graves on Monday, bringing the death toll to 58.Many of the victims are believed to have been members of the Good News International Church, a “suspected religious cult,” according to a statement from Mr. Koome. The small sect,…
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Image from Canva By Kourtney LaFavreHello Again! I wanted to use this month’s opportunity to share about social-emotional learning (SEL) and what to consider when writing/illustrating for children and young adults that supports development of social-emotional learning. SEL, according to the Committee for Children is “the process of developing the self-awareness, self-control, and interpersonal skills that are vital for school, work, and life success.” Social-emotional skills help all people successfully manage everyday life, make good decisions, and be good friends, family, and community members. It also helps to develop healthy identities, manage emotions, achieve goals, and develop empathy. SEL…
A United States-brokered cease-fire in Sudan appeared to be on shaky ground on Tuesday as gunfire and loud explosions erupted in Khartoum, the capital, threatening continued efforts by thousands of people to flee a conflict that has ripped through Africa’s third-largest nation for more than a week.In pockets across Khartoum, residents reported low-flying warplanes and loud blasts near their homes. Many had hoped for a quieter day that would allow them to gain access to food and water or to flee the city altogether. Countries including Britain, France and Turkey took advantage of the pause in fighting, however spotty, to…
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National Families Week 2023 – Living Real, Dreaming Big. Each year, over a hundred thousand people and hundreds of organisations celebrate National Families Week (15-21 May) – Australia’s annual celebration of families. The aim of National Families Week is to celebrate the vital role that families play in Australian society. National Families Week is a time to celebrate with your family, make contact with your extended family and friends, and share in the enjoyment of family activities within the wider community. It is a time to celebrate the meaning of family and to make the most of family life –…
EdTonomy We want to help teachers make the right choice for their future, whatever that may be. Perhaps you would like a better work-life balance, more job security or want to use your teaching skills in a dfferent way. As a mom who changed career away from the corporate world, I completely understand that you may have reached a point where you would like to try a new career path, which fits with your life and family. This is why I’m excited to share a new platform which is about to launch called edTonomy. Created by a former teacher, edTonomy is a…