Africa: Know the Nicknames of Group F Teams At the TotalEnergies Afcon 2023

[ad_1] Names define us. They represent us and primarily tell the world who we are, what we stand for, and what we are about. In Africa, our names carry a lot of meaning. As we approach the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Côte d'Ivoire 2023, it is imperative that CafOnline.com takes a close look at the nicknames of all the 24 teams that will be taking part in this year's edition. These names speak to the spirit of the […]

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Africa: TotalEnergies CAF Afcon – Meet the Head Coaches in Group A

[ad_1] The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Cote d'Ivoire 2023 kicks off on Saturday, January 13, 2024, with the opening clash between the host country, Cote d'Ivoire, and Guinea-Bissau. The two teams from Group A will clash at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Ebimpe. Group A comprises Côte d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, and Nigeria, each led by renowned and charismatic coaches. Here's an overview of the coaches of the teams in Group A. Côte d'Ivoire: Jean Louis Gasset (69 […]

January 10, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: ‘Tackle Chemical Pollution of Rivers to Save Wildlife, Livestock’

[ad_1] There is a surge in the use of health hazard mining chemicals across Africa which pose a threat to humanity, wildlife and livestock. Zimbabwe being an agro-based nation where small scale farmers rely on ploughing using livestock, which is therefore, at the centre of citizens' sources of sustainable livelihoods. Meanwhile, wildlife has become an important source of domestic tourism. In the recent past Zimbabwe experienced a surge in loss of wildlife due to chemicals such as the cyanide. There […]

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Japan

U.S. base transfer work in Okinawa begins after state OKs by proxy

[ad_1] The government on Wednesday started construction work for the transfer of a key U.S. military base within Okinawa Prefecture after overriding the local government's objection and approving a modified landfill plan by proxy — an unprecedented move. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi told a regular news conference that the commencement marks the start of work, likely to take more than nine years, to reinforce soft ground at the relocation […]

January 10, 2024 2

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Africa: Five Stars to Watch At Afcon 2024

[ad_1] The 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Ivory Coast is set to feature some of the biggest names in world football. Here are five standout players to keep an eye on during the tournament: Mohamed Salah (Egypt) A household name in football, the 31-year-old Liverpool forward is known for his incredible goal-scoring abilities. He is the joint-top scorer in the Premier League this season with 14 goals. Salah has been instrumental in Egypt's success in the past and […]

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Rwanda: Volleyball – Police Coach Musoni Anticipates ‘Exciting’ Season

[ad_1] Police men's volleyball club head coach Fred Musoni has predicted that volleyball enthusiasts will witness an exciting season as his team gears up for the 2024 volleyball league which begins on January 20. Police finished the 2023 league campaign in third place, losing the title to champions Gisagara VC. Going forward, Musoni, who was appointed club head coach in October, said he is looking forward to a season that could produce exciting moments worth not missing. "This coming season […]

January 10, 2024 2

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Africa: The Naval Agreement With Somaliland Raises New Tensions in the Horn of Africa

[ad_1] Addis Ababa — Tensions are increasing in the Horn of Africa in connection with the agreement between Somaliland and Ethiopia on access to the Red Sea (see Fides 3/1/2024) and the internal situation in Ethiopia. With the agreement signed on January 1st, Addis Ababa will receive the lease of about 20 km of the Somaliland coast for 50 years (with the establishment of a naval base) in return for Ethiopian recognition of this area, separated from the rest of […]

January 10, 2024 2

Entertainment

Nigeria: Hold Davido Responsible If Anything Happens to Me – Tiwa Savage Writes Police

[ad_1] Popular Nigerian singer and songwriter, Tiwa Savage has filed a petition against Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, over an alleged threat to her life. In a petition addressed to the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fayoade Adegoke, Tiwa Savage alleged Davido made a "direct threat to my rights to life, privacy and dignity of my person". She asked the police boss to hold Davido responsible if anything untoward happened to her. The singer explained that the […]

January 10, 2024 2

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Africa: Elon Musk Purges Then Reinstates Pro-Palestine Accounts

[ad_1] Accounts that had been supportive of the Palestinian cause and critical of Zionist billionaire Bill Ackman were temporarily suspended On January 9, X launched a massive purge of pro-Palestine accounts with large followings. Among those suspended in the purge include journalists and reporters such as Alan MacLeod, Ken Klippenstein, Rob Rousseau, and Steven Monacelli. Popular podcast True Anon Pod and leftist account @zei_squirrel were also among the accounts suspended. The eight accounts were reinstated later that same day. Twitter […]

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