Author: catfish

In tonight’s edition: Dozens are killed in Kenya after a dam collapsed near the town of Mai Maihu, triggering an emergency order for all reservoirs to be inspected within a day. Also, Darfuri activist Niemat Ahmadi urges the UN Security Council to act on the “worst humanitarian crisis in our lifetime” in Sudan. And we meet Dennis Ombachi, a Kenyan rugby player-turned-Tik Tok sensation thanks to his cooking skills. 

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Held captive by his former security guards in an isolated wing of his house, the deposed president of Niger paces a bedroom with no direct daylight, cut off from the world and unable to talk to his lawyers, according to people with direct knowledge of the conditions of his detention.Nine months since he was toppled in one of the coups that have recently wracked West Africa, Mohamed Bazoum is lingering in detention with no end in sight. The military junta that deposed him is seeking to strip him of presidential immunity, paving the way for him to be prosecuted on…

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Ten candidates are in the running for Chad’s May 6 presidential election, but the race is dominated by the two frontrunners: General Mahamat Idriss Déby, who is currently serving as transitional president, and Prime Minister Succès Masra. Once a leading opposition figure, Masra has come under fire from other critics of the regime, who suspect him of striking a secret deal with Déby’s government.     

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Book Review of True Friends IndeedSponsored* | All opinions are our ownThe Children’s Book Review Written by Ralph Tufo   Illustrated by Jory Mason   Ages 4-6 | 40 Pages Publisher: Leaning Rock Press (2022) | ISBN-13: 9781960596239 What to Expect: Friendship, bullying, inclusivity, beach, and nature. The third book in the Seemore the Seagull series, True Friends Indeed, continues the other books’ themes, teaching readers about acceptance, inclusion, and friendship. Seemore and Sydney are excited about the sandcastle festival – they’re looking forward to a day filled with singing, dancing, surfing, and fun. After accidentally breaking their surfboards, they take to the sky to look…

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Book your Winter Staycation at The Retreat West Beach Parks. The Retreat at West Beach Parks has self-contained shacks and plenty of family friendly amenities to keep kids entertained throughout your stay. Relax as a family and enjoy the gorgeous heated swimming pool with water slides and poolside cabanas. Kids can jump to their hearts content on the jumping pillow, explore the nature playground and pedal their way around the grounds on the Go Karts for hire. Other amenities include a gym, tennis court, barbecues, free Wi-Fi, a Sensory Room and an outdoor screen for family movies. The Retreat offers…

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The field of education is constantly evolving, presenting new challenges and opportunities for both teachers and students alike. One area that has seen significant growth in interest and importance is special education. As society recognizes the diverse needs of all learners, the demand for qualified special education professionals has never been higher. This specialized training is not only transformative for the educators who undertake it but also for the students they teach.For teachers, studying special education opens up a new realm of teaching strategies, collaborative opportunities, and professional satisfaction. It equips them with the skills needed to effectively support students…

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How did an argument in Khartoum between two rival generals drag Sudan into civil war and push it to the brink of a repeat of the Darfur genocide of two decades ago? It has not happened yet, but the stage is certainly set in El Fasher, the west’s only city still in the hands of junta leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan but besieged by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo – aka Hemedti.

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