The World Health Organization has announced that malaria has been completely eradicated in Egypt, calling the result “truly historic”. The country has been pursuing this public health goal for nearly a century. How has it managed to achieve it? FRANCE 24’s Julia Sieger tells us more.
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FRANCE 24’s Georja Calvin-Smith brings you a round-up of society, culture and hot topics from the continent. This week, the race to rebuild the Libyan city of Derna continues, and South Africa is in a spin over the potential professionalisation of previously outlawed motorsports.
FRANCE 24’s Georja Calvin-Smith brings you a round-up of society, culture and hot topics from the continent. This week sees a big step for DR Congo’s digital sovereignty as it inaugurates its first-ever data centre. Plus, an oil refinery in Nigeria could be a game changer for the continent’s biggest oil producer as it finally starts supplying fuel to petrol-starved local markets.
Book Review of Chickaville Series: Chasing New YolkSponsored* | All opinions are our ownThe Children’s Book Review Written by Mike Talplacido Illustrated by Jan Makasiar Ages: 4+ | 36 Pages Publisher: BookBaby | ISBN: 979-8350972894 What to Expect: Bravery, chasing your dreams, and perseverance. Step into the enchanting world of Chickaville, a delightful four-book series that unveils the vibrant and enigmatic life of its chicken residents. In the first book, Chasing New Yolk, we meet Ashley Oprinton, a hen who dreams of singing in the bustling city. But Ashley isn’t the only one with aspirations beyond Chickaville. When Lawrence, a suave…
For the very first time, The FruChocs Shop in Glynde will host a Spooktacular Halloween event, which is open to all ghosts, witches and spooky creatures to attend for an evening of ghoulish fun that all the family will enjoy. The evening will feature a costume contest with exciting prizes for best dressed, free goodie bags for the first 100 visitors in costume and a photo booth to capture some Halloween keepsakes to take home. Mr FruChoc will also be there in attendance handing out vouchers and special Halloween-themed prizes. The FruChocs Shop is the perfect destination for families…
Pet-Friendly DestinationsLook for potential destinations to host your family vacation where dogs are allowed. If you explore accommodations, parks, or attractions with pet restrictions, know what they are and plan how you intend to navigate these rules.Book a Hotel or Airbnb That Allows DogsFind a rental or accommodation to have your dog with you. There may be pet fees associated with that.Consider Dog-Sitting ServicesWhile on a family vacation, you may have activities on the itinerary you know you can’t bring your pup to. Weigh the pros and cons of keeping them in your accommodations or arranging a dog-sitting service.Use a…
Abuses by various jihadist groups, local militias and the Wagner Group are on the rise in the Sahel. The worsening security situation has forced the NGO Doctors Without Borders to suspend its operations. FRANCE 24’s Terrorism Expert Wassim Nasr corresponded with jihadist leader Amadou Koufa, the second-in-command of al-Qaeda-affiliated group JNIM, about the increasingly bloody conflict in the African region.
Have you heard of the Kenyan Ice Lions? They are Kenya’s ice hockey team. Aside from South Africa, Kenya is the only sub-Saharan African country with an ice rink. Recently, the team achieved a significant milestone: they are now members of the International Ice Hockey Federation and they’re dreaming of competing on the international stage. Our correspondents report.
Healthcare workers, who are doing what they can to care for victims of violence in eastern DR Congo, say that they have seen a distressing increase in the number of people who have been targetted by sexual violence. Since 2021, survivors – both children and adults – have increasingly been presenting with serious physical damage and psychological trauma after ordeals that local medics say are carried out by the multiple armed groups that operate in the region. More information with FRANCE 24’s Emmet Livingstone, in Kinshasa.
1 – Calculate cost of livingOne of the first things to think about when picking a country to move to is the cost of living. It’s important to know what your daily expenses will be like before you make the move. Things like rent, groceries, getting around, and healthcare can be really different depending on where you go. You definitely don’t want to arrive and realize it’s much more expensive than you thought.To avoid that, start by comparing the cost of living in your potential new country to what you’re used to at home. There are plenty of online tools…