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Rwanda: Afcon 2025 Qualifiers – Labbadia Names Osimhen in Squad for Benin, Rwanda Games

[ad_1] Nigeria new head coach Bruno Labbadia has named Napoli star striker Victor Osimhen in his 23-man squad for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Benin on September 7 and Rwanda in Kigali on September 10. Osimhen, who is currently a transfer target for English Premier League side Chelsea, who returns to the Super Eagles squad after missing the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Benin and South Africa in June through injury. Captain William Troost-Ekong who […]

August 28, 2024

Africa

South Africans flock to Chinese hospital ship in Cape Town

[ad_1] AFPMembers of the public have been queuing since Monday to be seen by army medics aboard the floating hospitalMiserable winter weather, snow on Table Mountain and gale force winds have not dampened Cape Town residents’ enthusiasm for free medical care being offered on a Chinese ship, currently docked in the South African city’s harbour.A financial crisis in one of Africa’s biggest and most developed economies has left public services […]

August 28, 2024

News

Mauritius: Ambassador Vajayen Valaydon Receives Mauritian Paralympics Athletes to the Mauritius Embassy in Paris

[ad_1] Port Louis — The Ambassador of Mauritius to France, His Excellency Mr. Vijayen Valaydon, hosted on Tuesday 27 August 2024 a function in honour of the Mauritian Athletes participating in the Paralympics Games 2024 which are starting on Wednesday 28 August 2024 in Paris and ending on 08 September 2024. In his brief address at the Embassy, the Ambassador welcomed the Mauritian athletes and the whole Mauritius Paralympics delegation, led by Mr. Hervé Runga and Ms. Hewlett Nelson, to […]

August 28, 2024

News

Malawi: Darts Association of Malawi Seeks Support to Boost Sport’s Growth

[ad_1] The Darts Association of Malawi (DAM) has appealed to interested entities to supplement the government's efforts in promoting darts in the country. DAM President Joe Zangazanga made the plea on Friday night, August 23, 2024, at the Blantyre Sports Club during a presentation of team uniforms by the Malawi School of Government (MSG), Mpemba Campus in Blantyre, to DAM. "We thank the Malawi School of Government for their timely gesture," "As we prepare to travel to Eswatini for a […]

August 28, 2024

News

Nigeria: Superstar Oshoala Scores Against Barcelona in Seven-Goal Thriller

[ad_1] Oshoala opened the scoring in the 17th minute, intercepting a pass from the Barcelona goalkeeper and firing a shot into the bottom left corner. Bay FC faced off against reigning UEFA Champions League winners FC Barcelona in an international friendly match at PayPal Park on Tuesday night, resulting in a 5-2 loss for the home team. Despite the defeat, Asisat Oshoala stole the show with a stunning goal against her former club. The match saw 21 Bay FC players […]

August 28, 2024

Entertainment

Liberia: Monrovia Lights Up With Star-Studded Film Festival and Filmmaker Mixer

[ad_1] Monrovia's film scene was buzzing with excitement as the inaugural Journey Home Film Festival and the Liberia Film Awards Filmmaking Mixer brought together the crème de la crème of Liberia's film industry. For the first time, celebrated directors and filmmakers gathered under one roof to tackle the challenges facing the nation's burgeoning film industry. This event marks the beginning of a new bi-monthly filmmaking series that aims to create a collaborative space for industry professionals to learn, share ideas, […]

August 28, 2024

Africa

Africa: Can FOCAC Adapt to Meet Africa’s Long-Term Needs?

[ad_1] African countries' bilateral deals with China should be clearly aligned with the continent's development goals. The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) has been a cornerstone of Africa-China relations since its inception in 2000. But the ninth summit in Beijing from 4 to 6 September 2024 takes place amid rising geopolitical tensions that will see China prioritise its position in relation to other world powers. At this summit, African countries need to rethink the future direction of the partnership. If […]

August 28, 2024

Africa

East Africa: Somalia Gives Kenya a Wide Berth As EAC Heads Launch Raila’s AU Bid

[ad_1] The East African Community officially launched Kenya's opposition leader, Raila Odinga, as its preferred candidate for the African Union Commission chairmanship on Tuesday. The event, held at Nairobi's State House and presided over by President William Ruto, saw the attendance of several regional leaders, including Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu, South Sudan's President Salva Kiir, and Rwanda's Prime Minister. Burundi was represented by a high-level delegate. However, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud was notably absent, raising […]

August 28, 2024

Africa

Paralympics 2024: Para-archer Shaun Anderson on losing an arm and being paralysed

[ad_1] It was after the first of his two accidents that Anderson developed his love for bow and arrow."My son wanted to try archery," the 51-year-old explained ."We went into [an] archery shop, we got a bow, he shot and I said to the owner 'I want to shoot as well', and they said I can't. "I don't believe in the word can't."So in the end, I figured out how […]

August 28, 2024

jafriqradio

Rwanda: Afcon 2025 Qualifiers – Labbadia Names Osimhen in Squad for Benin, Rwanda Games

South Africans flock to Chinese hospital ship in Cape Town

Mauritius: Ambassador Vajayen Valaydon Receives Mauritian Paralympics Athletes to the Mauritius Embassy in Paris

Malawi: Darts Association of Malawi Seeks Support to Boost Sport’s Growth

Nigeria: Superstar Oshoala Scores Against Barcelona in Seven-Goal Thriller

Liberia: Monrovia Lights Up With Star-Studded Film Festival and Filmmaker Mixer

Africa: Can FOCAC Adapt to Meet Africa’s Long-Term Needs?

East Africa: Somalia Gives Kenya a Wide Berth As EAC Heads Launch Raila’s AU Bid

Paralympics 2024: Para-archer Shaun Anderson on losing an arm and being paralysed

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