Issued on: 14/03/2023 – 22:23 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived late Tuesday in Ethiopia on a bid to support the peace process after a brutal two-year civil war, and renew ties with a longtime ally. Blinken’s trip to Africa’s second most populous nation comes as part of a push by President Joe Biden’s administration to step up engagement with Africa, where China and Russia have been stepping up influence.It is the highest-ranking US visit to the country since war broke out in late 2020 between Ethiopia’s government and Tigrayan rebels, fraying the US relationship with Addis Ababa as…
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One of the most celebrated festivities in the world is coming, and today we want to share some activities on how Easter in Latin America is celebrated. If you’re planning a trip to see the authentic Easter traditions across Latin America, this little guide will help you choose which country to visit. You’ll be surprised by all the exciting customs of each country! This is definitely a trip you must take once in your life. It doesn’t matter if you go to Mexico, Cuba, o Perú, the celebrations are truly breathtaking. So, pack your bags! We’re going south! Join 559…
Key Assets Australia have partnered with South Adelaide Football Club for their upcoming SANFLW First Nations Women’s Round. There will be fun activities for children and young people of all ages from 5pm on Saturday, 25 March 2023. The activities include: Giant games LEGO guessing competition Glitter face art Tattoos Badge making! Entry and activities are FREE. Key Assets will be there from 5pm and the League game (South Adelaide vs North Adelaide) kicks off at 6pm, with a Welcome to Country prior. Key Assets is a non-government, not for profit children, non-religious, children, family and community services agency. They…
NOTE: This engaging story from Bilingual Success Stories Around the World: Parents Raising Multilingual Kids Share Their Experiences and Encouragement is one of several in-depth stories in the book that feature non-native parents nurturing success in the target language with their children. I hope this story, shared here in full, can offer fresh ideas and inspiration for your own bilingual or multilingual journey. *Cristina and Pedro live in Madrid, Spain. Their mother tongue is Spanish and they are non-native speakers of English. Cristina’s English ability is very strong while Pedro’s ability, though less strong, is still quite competent for daily…
In tonight’s edition: The death toll in Malawi rises to 200 since Cyclone Freddy struck over the weekend for the second time in a matter of weeks. Hundreds more are injured and still missing. Also, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to Ethiopia to support the peace process there after a brutal two-year civil war. Finally, a celebration of the diversity of Cameroonian cuisine gives local and US chefs a chance to get to grips with traditional dishes while swapping know-how and expertise.
Issued on: 15/03/2023 – 08:07 The death toll from Cyclone Freddy in Malawi and Mozambique passed 200 on Tuesday after the record-breaking storm triggered floods and landslips in its second strike on Africa in less than three weeks. Rescue workers warned that more victims were likely as they scoured destroyed neighbourhoods for survivors even as hopes dwindled.The fierce storm delivered its second punch to southeastern Africa starting at the weekend, its second landfall since late February after brewing off Australia and traversing the Indian Ocean.Malawi’s government said at least 190 people were killed with 584 injured and 37 missing, while…
Issued on: 15/03/2023 – 18:13 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday urged Ethiopia to “deepen the peace” in its war-torn north, as he announced a $331-million aid package to the country during a visit aimed at repairing relations shaken by the two-year conflict. The top US diplomat was paying his first visit to the longstanding ally since the end of the war in Tigray, which claimed 500,000 lives according to US estimates, and led Washington to sever trade preferences with Africa’s second most populous nation.As China and Russia increasingly seek influence in Ethiopia and around the continent, Blinken…
Issued on: 22/03/2023 – 11:26Modified: 22/03/2023 – 11:27 Ethiopia’s parliament on Wednesday removed the rebel Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) from an official list of terrorist groups, a key step in the peace process following the two-year conflict in the country’s north. “The house has approved the decision to lift the TPLF’s terrorist designation with a majority vote,” the parliament said on Facebook. The move will strengthen the November 2022 peace deal between the TPLF and the federal government, it said.”It was remarked during the discussion of the draft decision that lifting TPLF’s terrorist designation is indispensable to uphold the…
Have you ever wondered about the languages in Spain? You may be surprised to learn that people in Spain speak more than just Spanish. That’s right! People in Spain speak mainly four languages, and they’re all available in various parts of the country: Castilian (commonly referred to as Spanish), Euskera, Galician, and Catalan. Crazy, huh? So, let’s learn about the origins of these languages, where they’re spoken, how many people speak them today, and much more. Try out Homeschool Spanish Academy at no risk!Sign up for your free accredited online Spanish class today. The Main Languages of Spain Before diving…
Join Little Picassos during the April school holidays for a selection of fun and creative holiday classes in a studio setting that provides an inspirational and motivational Artspace for children. Air-conditioned and spacious, with a dynamic and inspirational program to suit every artist from 2 – 16 years of age. School Holiday classes and workshops can range from one, two or three hours, to half day, full day sessions for children from 2-16 years of age. Their school holiday art programmes are rich in variety and have art classes that will intrigue and delight every child, from skill based…