Eritrea: Exhibition to Familiarize Eritrea and Its Culture

[ad_1] Asmara, 27 August 2024 - The Eritrean community in Trondheim, Norway, organized an exhibition aimed at familiarizing visitors with Eritrea and its culture during a festival held in the Norwegian city of Trondheim. The festival featured participation from communities of various countries. On 24 August, the Eritrean community showcased traditional dances in colorful national attire, displayed photographs, and exhibited cultural household items, earning acclaim from visitors. Communities from other countries also presented materials highlighting their respective cultures. [ad_2] Source […]

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Nigeria: International Passport – Being Nigerian Gets Tougher By Minutes, Comedian Ay Laments

[ad_1] Popular comedian, Ayodeji Richard Makun, also known as AY, has bemoaned how challenging being a Nigerian is. He lamented that being a Nigerian gets tougher by the minute. In a statement on his X handle, AY wrote, "Being a Nigerian just gets tougher and tougher by minutes." Meanwhile, reality TV star Josephine Ijeoma Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has reacted to the recent increment in the fees for the processing and acquisition of Nigerian passports. She lamented that the […]

August 28, 2024 2

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Egypt Recovers 3 Artifacts From the Netherlands

[ad_1] The Egyptian embassy in the Hague received three smuggled Egyptian artifacts, thanks to support and coordination between the ministries of foreign affairs and tourism. A ceremony took place at the embassy to celebrate the retrieval of the artifacts, with the participation of officials form the Dutch ministries of foreign affairs and culture. Egyptian Ambassador to the Netherlands Hatem Abdel Qader signed the documents of receiving the artifacts to expedite their repatriation. The restored pieces included a clay ushabti statue […]

August 27, 2024 2

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Ethiopia: Govt Imports 50 Million Liters of Cooking Oil, 200,000 Quintals of Sugar to Tame Surging Prices Ahead of Ethiopian New Year

[ad_1] Addis Abeba — To address the rising prices observed in various markets across Ethiopia, the government has announced the importation of 50 million liters of edible oil. In a briefing on 26 August, 2024, Kassahun Gofe, State Minister for Trade and Regional Integration, stated that the cooking oil is being transported via the Ethio-Djibouti Railway and by trucks. According to Kassahun, this essential commodity has been primarily procured by the government to "improve the cost of living and stabilize […]

August 27, 2024 1

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Ethiopia: Boeing’s African Adventure to Take Off in October 2024 With Its New Office Opening in Ethiopia

[ad_1] Addis Abeba — Boeing's Africa office is set to commence operations in October 2024, as announced by Henok Teferra, Managing Director of Boeing Africa. In an interview with state media, Henok explained that the decision to establish Boeing's African headquarters in Addis Abeba was influenced by Ethiopia's notable advancements in the aviation sector and its status as a key hub in Africa. "The establishment of Boeing's African office in Addis Abeba will enable us to further enhance and expand […]

August 27, 2024 2

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Paris 2024: Where can Africa have success at the Paralympics?

[ad_1] The opening ceremony of the Paralympics will take place on Wednesday (28 August), with a total of 549 gold medals available across 22 sports.Africa won 63 medals – with a third of those gold – in Tokyo three years ago.However, that tally was down on the 97 medals secured at Rio 2016, with the Covid pandemic’s impact on preparations among the reasons cited for the decrease.The majority of the […]

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Nigeria: NFF Appoints German Bruno Labbadia As New Super Eagles Coach

[ad_1] Labbadia becomes the sixth German to lead the Super Eagles, following in the footsteps of Karl-Heinz Marotzke, Gottlieb Göller, Manfred Höner, Berti Vogts, and Gernot Rohr. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the appointment of German tactician Bruno Labbadia as the new Head Coach for the Super Eagles. Labbadia's appointment is coming after 73 days since the NFF has maintained a deafening silence on who will take over the rein of leadership in the county's national football team. […]

August 27, 2024 2

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Nigeria: Who Is Bruno Labbadia, Nigeria’s New Super Eagles Head Coach?

[ad_1] The Nigeria Football Federation has announced that it has reached an agreement with German tactician, Bruno Labbadia, to become the Head Coach of Nigeria's Senior Men National Team, Super Eagles. Bruno Labbadia is a German football manager and former player. He played as a striker for several clubs, including Bayern Munich, Hamburg, and Cologne, and earned two caps for the Germany national team. As a manager, Labbadia has coached several clubs in Germany and Austria, including: - Darmstadt 98 […]

August 27, 2024 2

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Uganda: Ya Levis’ Memorable Performance Leaves Ugandans Yearning for More

[ad_1] Congolese star Ya Levis had a performance in Uganda that will forever be talked about for all the reasons. From the Ugandan babes who thronged him on the stage to his deliverance and Azawi's rants. Dubbed "Ganda Vibes Experience with Ya Levis," the show happened at Kampala Serena Hotel's Victoria Hall with House of DJs and Fenon Events behind it. Fenon also did the production of the show, especially the stage, lighting, sound, transforming the venue into a visual […]

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