The12-year-old prodigy, N'Adom Darko-Asare, 2022 and 2023 National Champion of The Spelling Bee, is set to grace the stage once again for the fifth time at the 2024 finals on Saturday, February 3, 2024. This remarkable feat makes her the first speller to achieve such a milestone since the programme's inception in 2008. N'Adom Darko-Asare's return for the fifth time is a testament to her exceptional tenacity, bravery, and sportsmanship. Having clinched the championship twice before, she is not only a master of words, but also a symbol of determination for aspiring spellers nationwide. Spelling Bee Country Director, Eugenia Tachie-Menson, said 'N'Adom Darko-Asare's decision to return for a fifth time aligns perfectly with the programme's encouragement of 'returning spellers'. This initiative allows spellers from previous years who meet eligibility criteria to come back and showcase their linguistic prowess.' Ms. Salomé Dzakpasu, Programmes Manager with The Spelling Bee, said the programme believed in g iving spellers the opportunity to continue their journey, learn, and grow. She added that the concept of 'returning spellers' not only enriched the competition but also highlighted the personal and academic growth of participants. 'It embodies the essence of The Spelling Bee Ghana as a platform that nurtures talent and encourages continuous improvement,' she said. 'N'Adom Darko-Asare's achievement of being the first two-time champion to return to the competition is a historic moment for The Spelling Bee Ghana. Her journey reflects the programme's commitment to creating a space where young minds can thrive, learn, and make history,' a release from the Organisrs said. Spelling Bee Ghana is a prestigious annual competition that promotes literacy, vocabulary, and academic excellence among young students. Since its inception in 2008, it has become a beacon for spellers across the nation, fostering a love for language and learning. Source: Ghana News Agency Tunisia's stability and security are closely linked to Algeria's,» said Interior Minister Kamel Feki, during the opening of the first session of the joint commission for the promotion and development of the Tunisian-Algerian border regions, whose works started, on Monday, in Algiers. Feki pointed out that the two countries are working together to increase security across border areas against terrorist threats, smuggling and organized crime. In a video shared on the official Facebook page of the Interior Ministry, the minister spoke of the close coordination between Tunisian and Algerian security services near borders, adding that the current regional situation requires increased vigilance at both the central and regional levels so as to overcome any potential challenges. Feki welcomed the major role of communities living near border areas who keep providing support to the security and military institutions in their fight against terrorism, «Countering terrorism could only be done by improving the life of local populations living near border areas and reduce unemployment rates,» the minister pointed out. «It is necessary to develop a joint strategy to develop these regions, while taking into consideration the specificities of each governorate,» he added. Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse