Zimbabwe: Bosso CEO Dlodlo Dies

[ad_1] On a dark day for Zimbabwe's biggest football clubs, Dynamos and Highlanders were rocked by the deaths of key figures at the two giants. Earlier in the day, Dynamos lost their former winger and administrator Ernest Kamba before Highlanders were also shocked to find out last night that their chief executive officer Sihlangu Dlodlo had been found dead at his Nketa 9 home in Bulawayo. According to one of his close associates, Allan "Ripper" Mpofu, Dlodlo's lifeless body was […]

October 29, 2024

Africa

Afcon 2025: Libya to appeal against sanctions after Nigeria boycott

[ad_1] Nigeria said no reason was given for their plane being sent to Al Abraq, about 230km (143 miles) away from Benghazi, and they were not met by an LFF representative on their arrival on 13 October.Players posted on social media that they had been left without food, wi-fi or anywhere to sleep, and the Super Eagles squad returned to West Africa the day before the game.Meanwhile, Libya raised complaints […]

October 29, 2024

Africa

Africa: 7 Days to Go – Harris, Trump Intensify Campaigns

[ad_1] Seven days before the election, Trump heads to Georgia, while Harris will try to energise voters in Michigan that include an Arab American and Muslim population concerned about Israel's war on Gaza. With seven days to go to the election, former President Donald Trump hosted a rally at Madison Square Garden in his hometown of New York while Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned in the key swing state of Pennsylvania. At the Madison Square Garden Rally on Sunday, Trump […]

October 29, 2024

News

Nigeria: Lagos Moves to Combat Illegal Gambling, Signs MOU With UK

[ad_1] In a move set to reshape the gaming landscape in Nigeria, the Lagos State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Kingdom, marking a historic partnership to strengthen the enforcement of gaming and lottery operations across borders. The groundbreaking agreement, sealed at the prestigious International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) and International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL) conference in Rome, Italy, is expected to revolutionise the regulatory framework for gaming in Lagos State and ensure […]

October 29, 2024

Africa

Africa: Chickens As Well As Cheetahs – Biodiversity Conservation Must Also Include Livestock

[ad_1] Cali, Colombia — As the UN's COP16 biodiversity conference continues, the temptation is to focus on the wild flora and fauna under threat. But there is another, less obvious yet just as critical biodiversity crisis unfolding around the world that also deserves attention. A quarter of livestock breeds - from chickens, ducks and geese to horses, camels and cattle - are classified at risk of extinction. Even more concerning is the fact that a lack of data means the […]

October 29, 2024

Africa

Africa CDC Strengthens Efforts to Combat Viral Hepatitis in Africa, Focuses On Madagascar

[ad_1] The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is accelerating efforts to tackle viral hepatitis, a major public health threat responsible for an estimated 1.3 million deaths globally in 2022, nearly a quarter of which were in Africa. With support from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), the Africa CDC's Continental Viral Hepatitis Program is working toward the World Health Organization's 2030 viral hepatitis elimination targets. In a recent assessment in Madagascar, Africa CDC specialists evaluated the […]

October 29, 2024

Entertainment

Liberia: Lonestar Cell MTN Announces 2024 Liberian Music Awards

[ad_1] Monrovia — Liberia's leading mobile GSM company, Lonestar Cell MTN, announces nominees for the 2024 Edition of the MTN Liberian EMusic Awards (MLMA). The telecommunication provider said in a statement on Monday, October 28, 2024, that this year's event, with the theme "Timeless," celebrates the unstoppable growth and lasting impact of Liberian music on the global stage. Abigail Nufeatalai, Manager of Brand Communications at Lonestar Cell MTN, expresses pride in the company's 7-year partnership with the awards: "I can't […]

October 29, 2024

Africa

Africa: Inaugural Global Surveillance Summit 2024, Cape Town, South Africa

[ad_1] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) in partnership with the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) will host the inaugural Global Surveillance Summit, an invitational event that will bring together global leaders, innovators, and frontline workers to tackle the challenges posed by new and reemerging pandemic threats. The summit is scheduled for December 3, 2024, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre and will be held alongside the 20th International Congress […]

October 29, 2024

News

Africa: Kenyan Duo Beaten By Rwandese Opposition in Africa Zone Five Champs

[ad_1] Nairobi — Kenyan sides Equity Hawks and Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) suffered defeats to Rwandese opposition on the second day of the Africa Zone Five Basketball Championships in Zanzibar on Monday evening. National champions Hawks were beaten 86-73 by Rwanda Energy Group (REG), who were powered by two Kenyan star players, Victoria Reynolds and Mercy Wanyama. Meanwhile, Zone Five holders KPA were beaten by a huge 20-point margin, losing 96-76 to APR in the late tip off. In the […]

October 29, 2024

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