Chihuly in the Botanic Garden is ready and waiting to brighten up your school holidays with fun activities for your little critters to enjoy! First up: Moore Critters, an activity that encourages children and teens to get arty and use their imagination, creating a creature that has adapted to live in a colourful world inspired by Dale Chihuly’s playful glass sculptures. Nestled inside the lush Bicentennial Conservatory, children can see how the vibrant artworks at the In Full Colour: Dale Chihuly exhibition appear to sprout like ‘hybrid plants’ from the rainforest vegetation within – his Mottled Trumpet Flowers, thickets of…
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Four French nationals held in Burkina Faso for over a year on espionage accusations have been released, France’s foreign intelligence service said Thursday, with Paris thanking Morocco for its mediation in the case.The Directorate-General for External Security (DGSE) told AFP that the four had been freed, confirming reports in the Moroccan media. It give not give further details.On Wednesday, President Emmanuel Macron spoke with Morocco’s King Mohammed VI “to thank him warmly for the successful mediation that made possible the release of our four compatriots,” the Elysee said.The four men were arrested in the Burkina Faso’s capital of Ouagadougou on…
In Ghana, the supreme court rejected two bids to overturn a bill that would roll back LGBTQ+ rights. The sexual rights and Family Values Bill, could lead to jail terms for people in same sex relationships. Also, in Nigeria, oil giant shell is set to end nearly a century of onshore oil and gas production. Abuja is still investing heavily in offshore exploration in the country, but its onshore wrap up is part of a trend of energy multinationals scaling back or exiting Nigeria. A worry for campaigners wanting some accountability from big companies pulling out after running profitable operations that…
Imagine ringing in the New Year under a gorgeous canopy of twinkling stars, with Caribbean music pulsating in the air and warm trade winds caressing your skin. Yes, this can be a reality if you opt for sailing in the Caribbean to send-off the old year and embrace the New Year. The Caribbean offers a dream-like setting to ring in the New Year in style – from exuberant party scenes to serene hideaways drenched in tranquillity, there’s something to please every traveler’s demand for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve experience. Here are the best islands for a New Year’s adventure in the…
Book giveaway of Boo Bear’s Light: An ABC Rhyming Picture Book for Children, sponsored by Catherine Ann Russell in partnership* with The Children’s Book Review. Join us for a magical journey through the forest with Boo Bear in this heartwarming ABC adventure! We’re excited to announce a special giveaway of Boo Bear’s Light: An ABC Rhyming Picture Book for Children by Catherine Ann Russell, beautifully illustrated by Jessica Robin Harkey. There will be five lucky winners with hardcover, audio, and ebook editions up for grabs! This enchanting picture book follows our friend Boo Bear as he helps an injured firefly…
Be enchanted by The Sleeping Beauty, an interactive Storytime Ballet experience for children aged three years and older. Telling the story of a princess who must sleep for 100 years until woken by true love’s kiss, The Sleeping Beauty dazzles with glittering tutus and most-loved characters, set to Tchaikovsky’s hum-along score. Running for under an hour, this narrated version of The Sleeping Beauty will have children dancing in their seats…and all the way home. Don’t forget to dress up in your favourite ballet-inspired outfit. Please note that flashing wands and smoke/ haze will be used during this performance. Storytime Ballet…
In tonight’s edition: The BBC vows to continue reporting on the Sahel region, after Niger announced it’s taking the British broadcaster off the airwaves for three months. Also, Rwanda bids to bring Formula One back to Africa for the first time since 1993. Plus we take a look closer at the place of traditional medicine in Senegal.
Some 792 people have been arrested in Nigeria as part of a raid on a crypto romance ring. Many of those taken into custody from the site in Victoria Island were foreign nationals, including 148 from China. The scam targeted victims around the world by developing romantic relationships with their marks via social media and then manipulating them into buying fake crypto investments. Also in this edition:The coordinator of the UN’s refugee response to the war in Sudan has said that the international community does not truly grasp the seriousness of the crisis. The UNHCR has received just 30 percent…
Add one or all of these books to your shopping list this holiday season. These are great books that introduce Christmas to young children either through hands-on interaction or simply great old-fashioned storytelling.10 Trim-the-Tree’ersWhat child doesn’t get excited about trimming the tree? In Janet Schulman’s holiday counting book, 10 Trim-the-Tree’ers, 10 little neighbors are also just as excited to help trim the Christmas tree in their building lobby. From the little angels to the candy canes, mom, dad and the kids will have fun counting all of the decorations the trim-the-tree’ers place on the tree, and the presents they place…
Ghana’s Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed two separate cases challenging the legality of one of Africa’s most restrictive pieces of anti-LGBT legislation, paving the way for the president to sign it into law.The West African nation’s parliament unanimously approved the bill in February. It increases a crackdown on the rights of LGBT people and those promoting lesbian, gay or other non-conventional sexual or gender identities.However, President Nana Akufo-Addo delayed signing it pending the challenges filed at the Supreme Court.Amanda Odoi and Richard Sky, both lawyers, filed separate challenges to the bill, seeking to declare it illegal and prevent the president from signing it.Justice Avril Lovelace-Johnson, from the seven-member panel court,…