Issued on: 30/03/2023 – 14:40 A leading opposition politician in Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, on Thursday received a two-month suspended prison sentence for libel in a case involving the tourism minister, the minister’s lawyer El Hadji Diouf said. The sentence will not prevent him from running in presidential elections next year, another lawyer also representing the tourism minister told Reuters.There was no immediate statement from Sonko’s team.Sonko was charged with libel for accusing the tourism minister of embezzlement. He denied wrongdoing and previously said the charges against him were a tactic to eliminate him from the presidential race. 02:00 “The verdict is the…
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Issued on: 30/03/2023 – 14:59Modified: 30/03/2023 – 15:06 02:17 © france 24 A short while ago, acourt in Dakar, Senegal has sentenced opposition leader Ousman Sonko to a 2-month suspended sentence on charges of defamation. Yesterday, tensions were running high in the Senegalese capital when security forces fired tear and stun grenades to disperse supporters of Sonko. Sam Bradpiece, FRANCE 24’s correspondent in Dakar, tells us more. Read more on related topics:
/ Shows / Perspective Issued on: 30/03/2023 – 15:17 09:01 PERSPECTIVE © FRANCE 24 In Nigeria, a phrase is said to be used by some older people to describe the younger cohort. They call them the “coconut head generation”: an insult meaning lazy and apathetic. Our guest, filmmaker Alain Kassanda, has taken that name for his documentary, which goes a long way to show quite the opposite: how many young Nigerians are politically involved and fighting for more for their country. It focuses on the lives of students at the country’s oldest university, in Ibadan. Alain joined us for Perspective,…
It’s not easy out there for Latino fathers. As a Latino father of two beautiful girls, I know what I’m talking about. Our culture puts a lot of pressure on fathers, and traditional gender roles and stereotypes do not let us adapt easily to the challenges of today’s world. That said, Latino fathers love a good laugh and tell typical dad jokes, just like other fathers from around the world. Keep reading to learn more about the cultural significance of Latino fathers and the gender roles and family dynamics in Latino culture. And you read that right; here, you’ll learn…
Salisbury Community Markets The Salisbury Community Markets are returning for 2023. The City of Salisbury are pleased to announce that they are now offering community markets across four locations. Each market will offer an opportunity for local producers and community groups to gather at a central hub location in order to promote their small businesses and showcase their skills in a safe and welcoming environment. Market Locations: Burton Community Hub Easter Markets | Sunday 2 April 2023, 10am – 2pm 380 Waterloo Corner Rd, Burton The Burton Community Hub is holding its very first Easter market. Enjoy a…
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Issued on: 30/03/2023 – 15:23Modified: 30/03/2023 – 15:26 03:55 © france 24 This week, a UN backed fact finding mission in Libya released it’s final report on Human rights in the country. After three years of investigations, the findings are dire. The situation is deteriorating, a wide array of war crimes and crimes against humanity have been commited. The perpetrators range from state securiuty forces to the country’s coast guard to the Directorate responsible for dealing with migration. The victims include migrants and Libyans. The suspected crimes and abuses range from sexual slavery, slavery, torture, murder. The list is long…
Issued on: 30/03/2023 – 15:33Modified: 30/03/2023 – 15:42 01:40 In Lagos, a Nigerian artist is harking back to the rythms of heritage by getting kids to learn the traditional percission of the Yoruba tribe.. Adebayo Ayodeji fears that this aspect of musical history risks falling silent and has been running workshops to keep children playing to their ancestral beat. FRANCE 24’s Laurent Berstecher tells us more. Read more on related topics:
Issued on: 30/03/2023 – 16:24Modified: 30/03/2023 – 17:20 01:49 The man who inspired the film “Hotel Rwanda” has arrived in the United States, after being released from prison in Rwanda last week. The film celebrated Paul Rusesabagina as a hero for sheltering hundreds of people at a hotel he managed during the 1994 Rwanda genocide. But, recently he had been detained on terrorism charges. FRANCE 24’s Jean-Emile Jammine tells us more. Read more on related topics:
/ Shows / Eye on Africa Issued on: 30/03/2023 – 22:25 14:06 In tonight’s edition: Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko is given a two month suspended sentence in his libel trial. Kenya sees a third day of opposition and anti-inflation protests; And finally Rwandan government critic Paul Rusesabagina is in the United States after being released from prison. Read more on related topics: