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Ethiopia: Ministry Pushes for Cultural Showcases Through Festivals

[ad_1] The Ministry of Tourism (MoT) is encouraging citizens to celebrate and promote Ethiopia's rich cultural heritage through various festivals, with a special emphasis on Irreechaa. This message was delivered by MoT Minister Nassise Chali during her recent visit to "Tourism Week," an event organized by the Oromia Tourism Commission in Addis Ababa. Speaking to local media, Minister Nassise stressed the importance of leveraging Ethiopia's diverse cultural assets to boost tourism. "Ethiopia is home to a multitude of ethnicities and […]

todayOctober 8, 2024

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Nigeria: Super Eagles Will Qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup, Gusau Insists

[ad_1] Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Ibrahim Gusau has expressed confidence that the Super Eagles will still qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite a poor start. The Eagles have only recorded three points from four games, drawing three and losing one game. After four games in the qualifiers, the Eagles are in fifth position. Despite the poor start in the qualifiers, Gusau is confident the Eagles will still secure the ticket. "I have much confidence we will qualify […]

todayOctober 8, 2024

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Liberia: ‘It’s Not Personal’ – U.S. Envoy On High Visa Refusal Rates

[ad_1] Paynesville — The United States Ambassador to Liberia, Mark C. Toner, has disclosed that many Liberians are denied American visas due to their insincerity. He revealed that over 50 percent of Liberians who travel to the United States on a visit refuse to return home after their stipulated time elapses. It can be recalled that Liberia ranked fourth on the U.S. Department of State's list of countries with the highest visa rejection rates for the 2023/2024 period, with a […]

todayOctober 8, 2024

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Liberia: U.S. Ambassador Addresses Mass Visa Rejections of Liberians

[ad_1] United States Ambassador to Liberia, Mark C. Toner, has clarified that the high rate of American visa denials for Liberians is primarily due to concerns regarding individuals overstaying their permitted visit duration in the United States. Ambassador Toner explained that over 50% of Liberians traveling to the U.S. on tourist visas do not adhere to the stipulated return timeline, which has led to the visa denial trend. He emphasized that this issue is not a targeted action against Liberia […]

todayOctober 8, 2024

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Africa

Kais Saied secures second term with 91% of votes

[ad_1] In an election that was criticised by rights groups, Tunisia’s President Kais Saied has won a second term with more than 90% of the vote, the electoral commission has said. Only two candidates out of more than a dozen other hopefuls were allowed to stand against President Saied in Sunday's ballot, where only 29% of the more than nine million registered voters took part. Saied's closest challenger, businessman Ayachi […]

todayOctober 8, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Barbourfields Boycott a Success As Highlanders Fans Raise U.S.$ 6,000 for Hooliganism Fine

[ad_1] Highlanders supporters have managed to raise the required US$6 000 to pay the club's fine imposed by the Premier Soccer League. As part of the move to fundraise the money, the supporters boycotted the team's home match against ZPC Kariba on Sunday and opted to gather at the clubhouse to contribute the required funds. The Premier Soccer League charged Highlanders and Simba Bhora a fine of US $6 000 each following the violence that erupted at Wadzanai Stadium last […]

todayOctober 8, 2024

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Nigeria: BBNaija 9 – Winner Kellyrae Opens Up On Struggles With ‘Intimate Cover-Ups’

[ad_1] Big Brother Naija Season 9 winner, KellyRae, has shared his challenges with covering up his intimate relationship while living under the same roof with his wife, Kassia, as fellow housemates during the just-concluded reality TV show. In a candid conversation with the show anchor, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, on Monday, KellyRae discussed the difficulty of maintaining boundaries despite their close quarters. Reflecting on his experience, KellyRae said, "It was difficult, not easy at all. It's not even about 'Konji', let me […]

todayOctober 8, 2024

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What is microRNA? Nobel-winning discovery explained

[ad_1] Paris – The Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded on Monday to two U.S. scientists for discovering microRNA, a previously unknown type of genetic switch that could pave the way for new medical breakthroughs.But while several treatments and tests are under development using microRNAs against cancer, heart disease, viruses and other illnesses, none have actually yet reached patients.And the world paid little attention when the new Nobel laureates Victor […]

todayOctober 8, 2024

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Africa: COP29 – States Must Press Azerbaijani Authorities to End Assault On Civil Society

[ad_1] In the leadup to next month's COP29 climate summit in Baku, states must exert pressure on the Azerbaijani authorities to reverse their clampdown on civil society, release those detained solely for peacefully exercising their right to freedom of expression, and ensure participants including activists and journalists can engage freely and fully in the event, Amnesty International said today. Since Azerbaijan was announced as the host of COP29 last December, the authorities have intensified their crackdown on the rights to […]

todayOctober 8, 2024

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