Heart stimulants saw biggest 2023 sales rise in Japan amid tourism rebound

[ad_1] Products popular with tourists saw big sales increases in Japan in 2023, with heart stimulants seeing the largest year-on-year rise among daily consumer goods, reflecting growing demand amid a rapid post-pandemic recovery of inbound travel, a survey by a marketing firm showed. Sales of cardiotonics touting effectiveness against palpitations and other heart-related ailments grew 1.8-fold from the previous year, while vitamin B1, a product also popular among foreign visitors, […]

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Africa

The Impact of Ethiopia’s Port Agreement with Somaliland

[ad_1] Ethiopia’s deal with Somaliland to enable it access the Red Sea port of Berbera has sparked a diplomatic row in the region. Somalia‘s cabinet on Tuesday reacted to this development saying that the pact null and void and an act that endangers the region’s stability. Somalia has also recalled its ambassador to Ethiopia for deliberations over the port agreement. Somaliland seceded from Somalia over three decades ago, but is […]

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News

Nigeria: Afcon 2023 – Ndidi, Iheanacho Injured 12 Days Before Kickoff

[ad_1] The two Nigerians at Leicester City are currently injured and may miss the team's opening match against Equatorial Guinea on 14 January. Two Super Eagles stalwarts- Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho- will join up with the team in the UAE but there are major doubts for their first match against Equatorial Guinea on 14 January. This was revealed by Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca on Sunday after the duo were missing from the matchday squad. Maresca said: "Kelechi [Iheanacho] […]

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Japan

Japan Airlines plane on fire on runway at Haneda Airport, footage shows

[ad_1] A Japan Airlines plan was burning on a runway at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport on Tuesday evening, according to footage from broadcaster NHK. The cause of the fire, and whether anyone was injured, remained unclear. NHK footage showed firefighters battling the blaze. [ad_2] Source link

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Entertainment

Rwanda: Miss Rwanda 2020 Nishimwe Engaged to Ethiopian Techpreneur Michael Tesfay

[ad_1] Miss Rwanda 2020 Naomie Nishimwe has finally said 'Yes' to fiancé Michael Tesfay after two years dating. Tesfay and Naomie were first reported to be dating in early 2022 before making their relationship public via their social media a few months later, sharing photos of them together with captions of romance. ALSO READ: PHOTOS: Naomie Nishimwe crowned Miss Rwanda 2020 Via what appears to be his only Instagram post, the Ethiopian tech entrepreneur shared photos of their engagement on […]

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News

Kenya: Ugandan Athlete Benjamin Kiplagat ‘Stabbed to Death’ in Kenya

[ad_1] Ugandan athlete Benjamin Kiplagat has been found dead in Kenya, police said Sunday, with local media reporting he had been stabbed to death. The Kenyan-born Kiplagat, 34, had represented Uganda internationally in the 3,000m steeplechase, including at several Olympic Games and World Championships. His body was found in a car on Saturday night on the outskirts of the Rift Valley town of Eldoret, which is home to many athletes who train in the high-altitude area. "An investigation has been […]

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News

Rwanda: Singida Complete Comeback Victory Over APR FC

[ad_1] APR FC were off to a disastrous debut to the Mapinduzi Cup as Rwandan striker Meddie Kagere and his Singida Big Stars came from a goal down to hand the Rwandan champions a 3-1 loss in their opening match of the competition which is underway in Zanzibar. Thierry Froger's side opened the scoring after just two minutes thanks to a fine free kick from star striker Victor Mbaoma before Singida equalized from the spot in additional time of the […]

January 2, 2024 2

Entertainment

Rwanda: Gorilla Fashion Week Blends Styles at Maiden Edition

[ad_1] For the first time, Gorilla Fashion Week hosted a two-day fashion showcase and discussion around the fashion industry and arts in Kigali. The fashion showcase, held from December 29-30, was organized by IPRC Kigali and Rwanda Fashion Model Union (RFMU) targeting to promote emerging fashion brands and connect them to potential investors from the local and international market. Gorilla Fashion Week is not just about exhibition as it kicked off with a special session on discussions about arts among […]

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News

Rwanda: Former NBA Coach Joins Trakh at APR

[ad_1] Rwandan basketball powerhouse APR have secured the services of American tactician Bill Bayno as new assistant coach to head coach Mazen Trakh, Times Sport has learnt. Bayno, who previously served as an assistant coach for the Detroit Pistons in the National Basketball Association (NBA), will provide technical backup to Trakh during APR's forthcoming major competitions including the 2024 Rwanda Basketball League and Basketball Africa League (BAL). The 61-year-old also served as head coach of Loyola Marymount University from 2008 […]

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