South Africa: Bafana in High Spirits As the Team Assembles for Afcon 2023

[ad_1] The Bafana Bafana players and team personnel joined the camp and then travelled to Stellenbosch, in the Western Cape, on Friday (5 January 2024) in preparation of the continental tournament to be held in Côte d'Ivoire from 13 January to 11 February 2024. Coach Hugo Broos named his final 23-man squad in late December and the wine lands - at the University of Stellenbosch in the Western Cape - will now be the venue for the start of the […]

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Africa

Africa: Bad Case of Déjà Vu As Former Oil Executive to Lead COP29 Climate Negotiations in Azerbaijan

[ad_1] This week, it was announced that Azeri Ecology Minister Mukhtar Babayev, who spent over 20 years at Azerbaijan's state-owned oil and gas company SOCAR, has been appointed as the president of this year's UN climate talks. The decision means oil executives will lead consecutive UN climate talks after Sultan Al-Jaber, boss of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), ran COP28. Last year at least 2456 fossil fuel lobbyists were granted access to the COP28 summit in Dubai, signalling an unprecedented […]

January 6, 2024 2

Japan

Entertainer Warner bows out of cricket test game a winner

[ad_1] SYDNEY – Australia opener David Warner said he hoped to be remembered as an entertainer after retiring from cricket's longest format at his home ground in the wake of a third test victory over Pakistan on Saturday.The 37-year-old, who retires as Australia's fifth most prolific run-scorer of all time in tests, made 57 runs in his final innings to take his country to the brink of victory and a […]

January 6, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: Meet the Top 10 Highest Goal Scorers in Afcon History

[ad_1] The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have seen some gracious players grace its podium, picking up the golden boots for their high number of goals while on parade for their national teams. With the AFCON 2023 in Cote D' Ivoire less than a week before commencement, we take a look at the top 10 highest goal scorers in AFCON history. Samuel Eto'o - 18 goals (Cameroon) 2. Laurent Poukou - 14 goals (Ivory Coast) 3. Rashidi Yekini - Nigeria […]

January 6, 2024 2

News

Cote d’Ivoire/Namibia: Cosafa Countries Gear Up for Afcon Finals in the Ivory Coast

[ad_1] Cosafa will have five representatives at the African Cup of Nations finals in Ivory Coast that get under way next week, with two former winners and much hope that they might claim another triumph this year. The expanded 24-team competition has allowed for more representation, with the Cosafa region one of the biggest contributors to the field with the quintet of teams. South Africa return to the finals for the first time since 2019, though without two key forwards. […]

January 6, 2024 2

News

Nigeria: Amid High Cost Concern, Ana Spearheads Advocacy for Hajj 2024 Accessibility

[ad_1] A concerted effort led by Sen. Ahmad Abubakar MoAllahyidi under the Arewa New Agenda (ANA) banner has launched a far-reaching advocacy campaign aimed at enhancing access to Hajj 2024 for Nigerian Muslims. This initiative highlights critical issues surrounding the cost and accessibility of the sacred pilgrimage, advocating for measures to ease financial burdens faced by intending pilgrims. ANA's effort according the group's leadership, was fully endorsed and supported by the leadership of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), from […]

January 6, 2024 2

Entertainment

Nigeria: Tinubu Congratulates Funke Akindele On Record-Setting Film

[ad_1] President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Ms. Funke Akindele on her record-setting film titled 'A Tribe Called Judah'. The film broke a box office record within 21 days of its release in cinemas to become the first Nollywood film to gross N1bn (One Billion Naira).The film earlier made history on January 2, as it emerged as the highest-grossing Nollywood film ever with a reported N854m at the box office within 18 days in cinemas.This feat has surpassed Akindele's previous […]

January 6, 2024 2

News

Africa: CAF Announces Air Cote d’Ivoire As Official Carrier for TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023

[ad_1] The Confédération Africaine de Football ("CAF") has announced Air Cote d'Ivoire as the latest Official Sponsor for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d'Ivoire 2023. Through the partnership, Air Côte d'Ivoire, also the national airline of host country, Côte d'Ivoire, becomes the official carrier for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d'Ivoire 2023. As the official carrier, Air Côte d'Ivoire will play a vital role in facilitating the transportation of teams, officials, and fans to […]

January 6, 2024 2

Japan

Nationwide donation effort for earthquake-hit Ishikawa gains steam

[ad_1] From charities and companies to individuals, a nationwide effort to help people in areas near Ishikawa Prefecture’s Noto Peninsula, which was devastated in Monday’s magnitude 7.6 earthquake, is picking up steam.In one example, Toshiya Ikehata, 44, a resident of Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture — among the worst-hit cities — has been providing meals since the disaster struck.Ikehata, who has been sleeping in his car after the quake rendered his house […]

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