AbstractNo prevalence statistics for articulation and phonological problems in Arabic children with Down syndrome (DS) have been published. The goal of this study was to see how common consonant production errors and phonological processes are in Emirati Arabic-speaking children with DS, and how they relate to their intellectual level and hearing status. Thirty Emirati children with DS, aged 9–12 years, and a control group of the same age, participated. An informal linguistic assessment was used to diagnose all the participants. All the participants were found to have phonological and articulation problems. On total words in mistake and typical segmental errors,…
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G et ready to make a splash in the fashion world with the resurgence of the mermaid-core fashion trend. This style incorporates elements of iridescence, scales, and sea-inspired accents into clothing and accessories. Those who have a knack for infusing fantasy and whimsy into their wardrobe are already nose-deep in this trend. Twenty-twenty-three is the year to dive into ocean energy and embrace your inner mermaid. Even if you’re not big on unlocking your siren energy, there’s no doubt some of the details are a sight for the eyes. These mermaid-core fashion looks are still trending this year… #1. Pearl…
We all know the story about lord lugard House at Ikot Abasi in Akwa ibom and that was where they amalgamated Nigeria. I can boldly tell you that lord lugard never visited Akwa ibom talkless of amalgamating this country in Nigeria. After much research on different books and enquiries from Dr Raphael James, I discovered that lord lugard never stayed in Akwa Ibom. He only stayed in Lagos State, lokoja and Kaduna. Maybe oga lugard visited Akwa Ibom to meet his friend Ralph Moore because from every indication Ralph Moore was the government in charge at that time. The house…
Africa Confidential’s reporting and analysis is valued by a wide range of organisations and individuals: from corporate executives, country risk analysts, national politicians and members of the diplomatic corps, to intelligence operatives, academics, journalists and NGO personnel. Here’s what our readers say about us: “If you want the detail and you want the dirt, the little blue newsletter [Africa Confidential] that drops through your letter box is like having your own private spook who knows Africa inside out and who’s also one hell of a gossip.”Jonathan Miller, Foreign Affairs Correspondent, Channel 4 News, London, UK “Since the demise of reporting…
by Staff Reporter Saturday Feb 04, 2023. 18:34 Ghana icon Asamoah Gyan has hailed the uniqueness of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) as an important means of showcasing Africa’s local talent.The former Black Stars striker, who is their all-time leading scorer with 51 goals, has welcomed the opportunity for local players to get a taste of international football.Gyan believes the game is headed in the right direction in Africa and paid tribute to Algeria for the construction of the Nelson Mandela Stadium, which will benefit the clubs based in the Baraki suburb of Algiers.The 37-year-old admitted he would have loved…
When Alice Diop decided to attend the 2016 trial of Fabienne Kabou, a young Senegalese woman found guilty of leaving her 15-month-old daughter to drown on a French beach, she wasn’t expecting to break down in tears. “I was ashamed to find myself crying,” Diop says. “But when I turned around I saw that many of the women attending the trial — and there were a lot of them, not just locals but others who had travelled from afar — were also weeping.”It was at this moment, on the last day of the trial in Saint-Omer, northern France, during a…
Karim Haggui (left) played 76 times for Tunisia while enjoying a decade-long career in the BundesligaThe African Nations Championship (CHAN) should be restructured as an under-23 competition to improve standards, former Tunisia defender Karim Haggui has said.The CHAN, which is currently is in its seventh edition, is specifically for African players who play in their own domestic leagues on the continent. The semi-finals for the tournament, involving hosts Algeria, Niger, Senegal and Madagascar, take place on Tuesday.Algeria have received praise for the facilities in the four host cities and the turnouts in Algiers, Annaba and Oran, but Haggui, who won…
Every week I feature one photograph and the photographer who took it. You’ll read a short introductory note from me, and more importantly, a statement from the photographer. Tender Photo, a newsletter on African photography. My goal for Tender Photo is to create a publication where people can learn about photography together, through the work of African photographers I admire. I want to reach readers willing to give some thought to how photography impacts their lives and shapes their perceptions. And I want to pay homage to the work of a diverse group of African artists working in different forms…
It was #AChocolateLoveStory on Saturday, May 21 as actress Ini Dima-Okogie got wedded to her heartthrob, Abasi Ene-Obong. The Blood Sisters star looked regal and breathtaking in all her outfits that saw A-list celebrities and media personalities in attendance. Nancy Isime, Bisola Aiyeola, Toke Makinwa Adunni Ade, Osas Ighodaro amongst others. Here are all the asoebi looks from the event. 1. Toke Makinwa 2. Nancy Isime 3. Osas Ighodaro 4. Bisola 5. Linda Osifo 6. Lilian Afe 7. DSF 8. Ihuoma Ejiofor View this post on Instagram A post shared by Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman (@ihuomalindaejiofor) 9. Idia Aisien 10.…
It’s a well-known and documented fact that it’s much easier and financially rewarding to maintain an existing client than it is to attract a new one. When you only think about the effort and resources you need to invest in order to conclude a deal, it really makes a lot of sense to focus on keeping those people loyal to your company.However, there’s one small snag. In order to have returning customers, you first need to attract them, which means you have to go back to square one and work your way up when it comes to establishing valuable business…