Africa Needs a Stronger Voice On Resolving the Red Sea Crisis

[ad_1] African countries' call for diplomatic solutions should be accompanied by AU action to protect the continent's interests. The Red Sea crisis is now a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) priority, with three meetings held this year already. Following several months of Houthi attacks on vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, a coalition of concerned countries launched military operations on 11 January to degrade Houthi maritime capabilities in Yemen. The Houthis' campaign started shortly after the Israel-Hamas-Gaza […]

January 22, 2024 1

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Africa: Ten-man Zambia deny Tanzania maiden TotalEneergies AFCON victory

[ad_1] A late Patson Daka header rescued a 1-1 draw for 10-man Zambia against Tanzania on Sunday to deny the Taifa Stars a first ever TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations win.The Taifa Stars took a deserved first-half lead through Simon Msuva's 11th-minute strike assisted by Mbwana Samatta.But Zambia's task grew harder when captain Roderick Kabwe received a second yellow card just before the break to leave them a man down.Despite their numerical disadvantage, Chipolopolo fought back valiantly in San-Pedro as […]

January 22, 2024 1

Japan

LDP panel to seek faction disbandment if political funds law violated

[ad_1] A reform panel of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party will propose the introduction of a system enabling the party to request that a faction disband if it is found to have violated the political funds control law, sources close to the matter said Monday. In its interim report, expected to be released later this week, the panel will also recommend that the party toughen its penalties for lawmakers in […]

January 22, 2024 1

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Africa: Ruthless Bafana run riot over Namibia

[ad_1] The Bafana Bafana of South Africa were unstoppable as they defeated Namibia 4-0 in their second group game of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d'Ivoire 2023 against Namibia at Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium in Korhogo. South Africa started pilling up pressure from the start of the game and created chances in the early stages of the game. The pressure yielded result with just 9 minutes into the game as the ball hit the hands of a […]

January 22, 2024 2

Africa

Cameroon starts world-first malaria mass vaccine rollout

[ad_1] It becomes the first nation in the world to roll out a universal anti-malaria jab for infants. [ad_2] Source link

January 22, 2024 1

Japan

Kishida’s LDP factions gamble fails to improve his popularity

[ad_1] Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s sudden announcement late last week of his plan to dissolve his political faction in order to restore public trust in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party — and his own administration — appears to be a gamble that has failed.Leaders of three major LDP factions, including Kishida, announced last week that they would disband their groups over a political slush funds scandal, but on Monday polls […]

January 22, 2024 1

Africa

Dar es Salaam floods: Roads unpassable in Tanzania's main city

[ad_1] Some schoolchildren and workers are forced to stay at home following heavy rains. [ad_2] Source link

January 22, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: Producers of Famous 1979 Jesus Movie Set to Release Animated Film

[ad_1] This is 45 years after the original 'Jesus' film, which holds a Guinness World Record as the most translated film ever. After 45 years, the producers of the famous 1979 Jesus movie have revealed plans for a new animated film titled "JESUS", set to be released in 2025. In a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES, they revealed that the new movie is coming 45 years after the original 'Jesus' film, which holds a Guinness World Record as the most […]

January 22, 2024 2

Entertainment

Nigeria: Burna Boy to Perform At 2024 Grammys

[ad_1] Burna Boy, the 'African Giant' crooner, is expected to make history as the first African artiste to perform on the Grammy Awards stage Nigerian singer Damini Ogulu, known as Burna Boy, will perform at the 2024 Grammys on 4 February at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, US. Burna Boy was added to the performer lineup, joining artistes like Luke Combs, Travis Scott, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, and Olivia Rodrigo. CBS announced Burna Boy's participation during the fourth quarter of […]

January 22, 2024 2

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