Author: catfish

In this endearing coming-of-age story, a fun and adventurous young Panda, Pang, travels from China to Africa to rescue his best friend, Jielong the Dragon, who has been kidnapped. On his journey he discovers a world completely unknown to him and faces frightening hippos, suspicious hyenas and wise gorillas. Relying on his wits (and some newfound friends) he makes his way across Africa, before rescuing Jielong and saving his new friends’ jungle home in this warm, family comedy for young and old. Only in cinemas 27 June 2024. Watch the trailer:   Prize Details WIN an in-season family e-ticket (admit…

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What to see in MateraSassi de MateraThe Sassi di Matera area, including Sasso Barisano and Sasso Caveoso, is a popular tourist attraction and one of the many wonderful things to do in Matera, Italy. This part of the city is a UNESCO World Heritage Sight, and is famous for the  Matera caves and dwellings that have a fascinating appeal to them. The area’s landscape is incredibly unique, which is one of several reasons tourists choose to visit the attraction while visiting Matera, Italy. If you want to, you can have the ultimate Sassi de Matera experience by staying in one…

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The United States on Friday condemned Sudanese paramilitary forces’ “horrific” attack that killed more than 100 people in a village as it urged accountability and a resumption of ceasefire talks. Issued on: 07/06/2024 – 11:16 1 min “The United States condemns the horrific attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on unarmed civilians,” State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said.”Attacks on civilians throughout Sudan must stop now. There can be no military victory in this war,” he said in a statement.The RSF, which has been at war with the regular army since April 2023, on Wednesday attacked the central village of…

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Issued on: 09/06/2024 – 17:16Modified: 09/06/2024 – 17:42 04:59 © FRANCE 24 More than one in four children under the age of five globally live in “severe” food poverty, UNICEF has warned — meaning more than 180 million are at risk of experiencing adverse impacts on their growth and development. FRANCE 24 speaks to Simeon Nanama, Regional Nutrition Advisor from UNICEF West and Central Africa Regional Office to better shed light on the situation. Read more on related topics:

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Back to homepage / Shows / Eye on Africa Issued on: 12/06/2024 – 22:36 15:04 In tonight’s edition: And as the World Health Organisation warns of the prospect of mass starvation in war stricken Sudan we speak to the former director of Médecins sans Frontières about the devastation being wrought on the Darfuri city of El Fasher. On Wednesday Ghana moved a step closer to unlocking millions in support from the International Monetary Fund by settling a deal to restructure debt owed to creditor nations. We hear from business leaders who are pitching for investment.  Read more on related topics:

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Back to homepage / Shows / Eye on Africa Issued on: 10/06/2024 – 11:55 11:50 EYE ON AFRICA © FRANCE 24 Three Americans appear in court over last month’s botched coup attempt in DR Congo. The defendants could be facing the death penalty after being accused of terrorism, murder and criminal association. Also, pro-democracy activists in Sudan say the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have killed around 40 people in the city of Omdurman. Meanwhile, the African Union condemns the RSF for an attack on village in Al-Jazira state, which left 150 people dead, including 35 children. Finally, we see how…

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Issued on: 10/06/2024 – 22:37 Medics from international aid group Doctors Without Borders who were working at the main hospital in the besieged Darfur city of El Fasher say the facility has had to close after attacks from RSF fighters. The paramilitary group on one side of the brutal conflict engulfing Sudan reportedly raided the site on Sunday, opening fire on staff and patients. Also, South Africa’s president will be elected by parliament on June 14. To date, negotiations for a government of national unity led by Cyril Ramaphosa are ongoing and continue. But as time passes, some are asking…

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Malawi’s Vice President Saulos Chilima was killed in a plane crash, the nation’s president said on Tuesday, after searchers located the wreckage of the aircraft in a foggy forest.  Issued on: 11/06/2024 – 14:47 2 min The military plane carrying Chilima, 51, and nine others disappeared on Monday, after it failed to land in the northern city of Mzuzu due to bad weather and was told to return to the capital, Lilongwe.”The search and rescue team have found the aircraft … completely destroyed with no survivors, as all passengers on board were killed on impact,” Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera said…

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Melt away those winter blues at the Glenelg Winter Arts Festival with Australia’s Greatest Fire Show for the whole family – KIDFERNO. Following a hugely successful season in the Adelaide Fringe; INFERNO brings back the all-ages version of their high-octane fire production, called ‘KIDFERNO’. With an unforgettable 60 minutes of fire arts, circus and dance with some of the greatest performing artists from around Australia and beyond; it’s just as exciting as the regular production, but tailored to cater for the whole family. Only showing on Sunday 14 July at 6:30pm.  Find out more about Glenelg Winter Arts Festival here …

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