Coordinated suicide attacks claimed the lives of at least 18 people in northeastern Nigeria on Saturday. The Islamist group Boko Haram, which has not officially claimed responsibility for the explosions, has been waging violence in the region for more than ten years. Issued on: 30/06/2024 – 10:26 2 min At least 18 people were killed and 19 seriously wounded in suicide attacks targeting a wedding, a hospital and a funeral in northeastern Nigeria on Saturday, authorities said.The region has been scarred by more than a decade of violence by jihadist group Boko Haram, which did not immediately claim responsibility for…
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President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani has won the presidential elections in the West African nation, with over 56 percent of the vote. His main rival, anti-slavery activist Biram Dah Abeid, came in second place with 22 percent.
It didn’t become part of vaccination programs in Africa until 2024.What if it had come faster?What if the shots had arrived9 years ago?143,000.That’s how many children’s deaths could have been averted.By Stephanie NolenStephanie Nolen interviewed more than 30 scientists, health officials and other key players in the development of the malaria vaccines to report this article.July 5, 2024Nurses in countries from Sierra Leone to Cameroon are packing a new vaccine into the coolers they tote to villages for immunization clinics: a shot to protect against malaria, one of the deadliest diseases for children.Babies and toddlers in eight countries in the…
Following intense negotiations, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed opposition politicians to key ministerial positions in new cabinet while the ANC retained 20 positions, including key ministries. Issued on: 01/07/2024 – 01:22 3 min South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced his new government on Sunday with the former opposition parties getting 12 out of 32 portfolios after the ruling ANC lost its outright parliamentary majority.The African National Congress (ANC), which has governed the country since the advent of democracy in 1994, kept 20 out of 32 cabinet positions. They included key ministries such as foreign affairs, finance, defence, justice…
Grounds for Divorce in North CarolinaIn North Carolina divorce laws, there are two types of divorce: absolute divorce and divorce from bed and board. After a year of separation, either party can file for an absolute divorce, which is the most common type. This means that you and your spouse must live separately for at least one year with the intention of ending the marriage. It’s important to note that the one-year separation period begins when one spouse moves out of the marital home with the intent to end the marriage.A court-approved legal separation is a divorce from board and…
Back to homepage / Shows / Eye on Africa Issued on: 01/07/2024 – 22:56Modified: 01/07/2024 – 22:58 13:56 To display this content from , you must enable advertisement tracking and audience measurement. Accept Manage my choices EYE ON AFRICA © FRANCE 24 Nigeria is reeling from a string of suicide bombings that killed at least 32 people in the northeastern town of Gwoza. Saturday’s blasts targeted a wedding, a hospital and a funeral. Meanwhile, opposition parties take more than a third of ministries in South Africa’s painfully haggled out new cabinet. Finally, South African scientists are doing what they can to put…
Book Review of Picture a GardenSponsored* | All opinions are our ownThe Children’s Book Review Written and illustrated by Linda Hornberg Ages: 8+ years | 151 Pages Publisher: Peanut Butter Publishing | ISBN-13: 978-1598493603 What to Expect: Gardening and Horticulture, Humor in Learning, and Illustrations Are you looking to plant a garden? Perhaps you have a passing passion for plants. Do you want to turn your brown thumb into a green one? Picture a Garden is not just a book, it’s a comprehensive guide for anyone with an interest in plants and how they grow. It’s a valuable resource that can…
Caramel Delight Bar – Exclusive to Haigh’s Chocolates UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL 5 JUL To celebrate World Chocolate Day, Haigh’s are releasing a new limited-edition chocolate bar. The Caramel Delight Bar will be available in stores and online from Friday 5 July for the weekend of World Chocolate Day until stocks last. The exclusive product is a Caramel Delight bar which incorporates chewy caramel milk chocolate, soft vanilla marshmallow, a hint of white chocolate and a crunchy biscuit base – truly delicious! (see pics attached). They are available in a pack of four for $13.90. BUY ONLINE HERE For more…
Issued on: 02/07/2024 – 23:13 Riot police fired tear gas grenades and charged at stone-throwing protesters in downtown Nairobi and across Kenya on Tuesday in the most widespread unrest since at least two dozen protesters died in clashes a week ago. Also, villages in DR Congo count the cost of pollution as their lives and livelihoods are placed in jeopardy by the dangerous runoff from copper and cobalt mines. As others reap the benefits of their country’s mineral wealth, they pay with their health.Finally, Tunisian athletes put their game face on ahead of the Paris Olympics. Taekwondo and wrestling are the sports…
The junta-leaders in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger will hold their first ever joint summit this weekend. The “Alliance of Sahel States” meeting will be held in Niger’s capital Niamey. Issued on: 04/07/2024 – 22:46 1 min The military rulers of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger will on Saturday hold their first joint summit since seizing power in a series of coups, Nigerien authorities said.“Our country will be hosting on Saturday July 6 the first summit of the AES (Alliance of Sahel States) heads of state from Burkina, Mali and Niger,” they said in a statement read out on public…