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Monster Truck Mania 2023 After wowing sell-out audiences Australia-wide, the army of mechanical high jumpers are bounding back into the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on 8 & 9 July 2023. Monster Truck Mania includes action-packed events in air-conditioned all-weather comfort surrounded by giant screens and blazing floodlights. Featuring Australia’s all-time favourite Monster Trucks, ‘Raptor’s Rampage,’ the always entertaining ‘Wicked,’ kids’ favourite ‘Buddy,’ and ‘Miss Mayhem’. Plus, there’s more than monster trucks with a flame-throwing Jet Car; eye-popping Laser Show, back-flippin’ Freestyle Motocross, and family-friendly support acts.  Show Dates & Times: Saturday 8 July 2023 | 1pm Sunday 9 July 2023 |…

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Build an emergency fundSet aside some extra money each month to build an emergency fund that you can use in case of unexpected expenses such as car repairs, medical bills or a big purchase. This can help you avoid going into debt to pay for these expenses. Even tiny amounts all add up. Some banks now have a notification when you make a transaction where they let you know you could save a small amount and move it into a savings account. These tiny amounts won’t be noticed at the time but create a bigger savings pot! Check out what…

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Issued on: 26/02/2023 – 09:57 Hundreds of protestors gathered in Tunis on Saturday to protest against President Kais Saied’s racist comments about migrants from sub-Saharan African countries. FRANCE 24’s reporters Lilia Blaise and Hamdi Tlili spoke to several migrants, who shared their stories about being arbitrarily arrested and being the victims of racially-motivated attacks.  Hundreds of protesters chanted “Solidarity with migrants” in the streets of Tunis on Saturday to protest against President Kais Saied’s racist statements, which were condemned by the African Union. “More than ever, we need to show solidarity,” said Ameni Jenana, project manager of the non-profit organisation Lawyers without Borders.…

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Issued on: 26/02/2023 – 07:40 Nigeria was counting ballots on Sunday, a day after a historically tight election among three frontrunners competing for the presidency of Africa’s most populous nation.  Nearly 90 million voters were eligible for Saturday’s election, which went off mostly peacefully, although isolated violence, delays and technical hitches forced many to wait to nightfall to vote.After two terms under President Muhammadu Buhari, many Nigerians hope a new leader can do a better job tackling the widespread insecurity, joblessness and growing poverty afflicting their nation.Among the candidates in the race, three stand out: Bola Ahmed Tinubu, candidate of the…

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Issued on: 25/02/2023 – 11:15 Vote counting started in Nigeria’s tightly contested election on Saturday, with three frontrunners vying to govern Africa’s most populous democracy after a ballot hit by delays and isolated violence. Among the candidates in the race, three stand out: Bola Ahmed Tinubu, candidate of the ruling party (APC), Atiku Abubakar of the main opposition party (PDP), and Peter Obi, backed by the Labour Party.Crowds gathered to watch counting in some polling centres, where officials were observed by party representatives. Tallies were counted by hand before they were sent on electronically.”We have to stay and watch,” said…

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Issued on: 25/02/2023 – 12:33 Lagos – On a normal day, Balogun Market in Nigeria’s Lagos is packed with shoppers looking for a bargain on anything from clothes, to freshly cooked street food or cut-price electronics. But, as Nigerians head to the polls for Saturday’s presidential election, although the aroma of spices and the cacophony of hawkers selling their wares still filled the air, there is barely a customer in sight.”There’s no business at the market. We’ve all just been sitting here since the morning,” said market trader Ishola as she sat outside her stall selling beads and jewellery. “There’s…

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Issued on: 25/02/2023 – 14:38 Tunisian President Kais Saied ordered officials on Tuesday to take urgent measures to tackle illegal immigration. A statement from his office, decrying “a criminal plot […] to change Tunisia’s demographic make-up” without citing any evidence, has sparked an outcry online. His comments have been widely criticised, with the African Union condemning the remarks, saying that this type of racial hate speech could cause harm.FRANCE 24 spoke with Tunisia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Nabil Amar for some answers on this major policy statement. Amar hit back in an interview with FRANCE 24, saying that he was astonished by the…

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