Months after Bassirou Diomaye Faye won Senegal’s March 2024 presidential election, voters in the West African nation are casting their ballots Sunday in parliamentary elections that could decide if the new president has a legislative majority to push through ambitious reforms.
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Gabon extended a night curfew Saturday as it held a referendum on a new constitution the ruling junta says will mark a new chapter after 55 years of dynastic rule in the oil-rich African nation. Details by Yinka Oyetade.
This year’s popular Glanville Hall Twilight Christmas Market in Semaphore South will take place on 13 December 2024, under lights on the lawns from 4.30-8.30pm. Take a picnic rug and relax on the lawns, where you can enjoy live entertainment, wood-fired pizzas and street foods, a licensed bar, decadent desserts…and more than 20 incredible market stalls. Plus free live entertainment, roaming Christmas characters and face painting from 5pm to 7pm. Follow the Glanville Hall Twilight Christmas Market event page for updates What: Glanville Hall Twilight Christmas Market When: Friday 13 December 2024 | 4.30pm – 8.30pm Where: Glanville…
Waterfront properties are sought after for a reason, they bring a sense of real beauty from the moment you step outside. Something about being near water helps an ordinary garden or staging area feel more like a place to escape from the world. That’s why most waterfront homeowners find themselves spending more time outdoors than they ever expected, as listening to trickling water or waves is the perfect backdrop for entertaining, gardening or reading a book.Keep in mind that setting up these spaces takes more thought than a regular backyard though. That’s because saltwater has a way of corroding things faster…
Senegal on Sunday voted in parliamentary elections, with the new leaders aiming for a resounding majority to see through the promise of ambitious reform that swept them to power eight months ago. Details with FRANCE 24 correspondent in Dakar, Caitlin Kelly.
Book Review of The Friend Dilemma: Emma Just Medium Book 2Sponsored* | All opinions are our ownThe Children’s Book Review What to Expect: Friendship, change, compromise, and kindness. Emma learns to cope with and adapt to change in this second book of the Emma Just Medium series. Emma is super excited for the start of third grade – she hasn’t seen her best friends for a whole month, and she can’t wait for them to join in all her favorite activities – Lego, science experiments, and soccer – when they have their first play date. To her horror, however, the…
Flooding in South Sudan has displaced more than 379,000 people, the United Nations said in its latest update on Saturday, warning that an upsurge in malaria is “overwhelming” the country’s health system.
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Stunning beaches, beautiful mountains, crystal-clear waters, world-famous cuisine, vibrant culture, and welcoming locals- what’s there not to love about Thailand? This country is rightly called the land of smiles and it is no wonder why so many people visit Thailand, instantly fall in love and want to live there permanently. The country is even ranked the sixth best place for expats to live and work. Are you also smitten with Thailand’s culture, crazy parties, beaches, temples, and awesome locals? Do you want to live here? Whether you plan to move with your family or you are single, here are some of…
In Botswana thousands of people attended the inauguration of their country’s new president, Duma Boko. His ‘Umbrella For Democratic Change’ party won 36 parliamentary seats and denied former president Mokgweetsi Masisi a second term. Addressing the nation in his first official speech as president, Boko called for unity after an election that brought an end to the former ruling party’s 58 years in power. Details with FRANCE 24 regional correspondent in Cape Town, Tom Canetti.