Somalia: Resignations Shake Somali Football Federation Over Bias Allegations of Corruption and Mismanagement

[ad_1] The Somali Football Federation (SFF) has been hit by a wave of resignations from key international referees, sparking controversy over allegations of interference, regional bias, corruption and governance failures. Among those resigned include seasoned referees, including the long-serving referee Mohamed Nur Muhudin, who has stepped down this week accusing the Somali Football Federation of meddling in the management of refereeing decisions, particularly in high-profile regional tournaments. In addition to Mohamed Nur Muhudin, Hassan Hagi, known as Hassan Baarri, have […]

October 22, 2024

Africa

Africa: Biodiversity is Fundamental to Feed a Hungry Planet – IFAD at COP16 Colombia

[ad_1] The UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is urging global leaders at the UN Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP16) taking place in Cali, Colombia, to direct greater focus and funding to small-scale farmers. Insisting that they are on the frontlines of biodiversity loss and climate change and must be able to sustainably grow a variety of crops for local and global consumption and in particular for the over 3 billion people who cannot afford a healthy diet. This approach […]

October 22, 2024

Africa

NBA 2024-25: Africa providing ‘incredible talent’ for world’s top league

[ad_1] Nigeria's Hakeem Olajuwon opened the doors for Africans in the National Basketball Association (NBA) four decades ago and three more young centres with links to the continent are set to follow his path this season.Cameroon international Ulrich Chomche was the youngest player picked in June's NBA Draft while Yves Missi also grew up in the Central African nation and Adem Bona was born in Lagos, Nigeria.The trio, on the […]

October 22, 2024

Africa

Russians feared dead after plane shot down in Sudan

[ad_1] Russia's embassy in Sudan has said it is investigating reports that a cargo plane with Russian crew was shot down in Darfur, a key battle ground in the civil war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).The aircraft, identified as a Russian-made lyushin Il-76, was on a mission to deliver equipment and medicine to the army-held city of el-Fasher, military sources told Sudanese media.On Monday, the […]

October 22, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Mutsauki Finalises Gems Squad

[ad_1] Gems coach Ropafadzo Mutsauki feels his team has been kept together for long enough to understand each other both on and off the netball courts. The veteran gaffer has stuck to the tried and tested gurus in coming up with his final 15 to do duty for the country in the Celtic Cup International Series set for Scotland and Wales next month. The tour is divided into two segments starting with a tri-nations world ranking contest running in Glasgow […]

October 22, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Gem Boys Revive Top-Four Hopes

[ad_1] Manica Diamonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1) 1 Highlanders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (0) 0 ManiANICA Diamonds jumped into third place following a narrow win over Highlanders in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match at Sakubva yesterday. Coming into this encounter, Manica Diamonds […]

October 22, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Dembare End Losing Run

[ad_1] Brandon Moyo in BULAWAYO Arenel Movers . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . (0) 1 Dynamos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2) 2 DYNAMOS ended a two-game losing streak in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League by collecting maximum points against relegation favourites Arenel Movers at Barbourfields Stadium yesterday. Two first-half goals by Emmanuel Ziocha and […]

October 22, 2024

Africa

Africa: Sanctions – Zim Enlists African Commission’s Support

[ad_1] Zimbabwe has implored the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR) to continuously raise concern about the negative impact of sanctions that were slapped on the country by the West. The country urged the ACHPR, which is holding its 81st Ordinary Session chaired by Mr Remy Ngoy Lumbu of DRC in Banjul, Gambia, to continuously call for the lifting of sanctions to improve the lives of the people. The session started on October 17 and ends on November […]

October 22, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Boxing Coach Up for Indecent Assault

[ad_1] A 43-year-old boxing coach from Bulawayo appeared in court last Thursday for indecently assaulting a 15-year-old female boxer on several occasions. The man cannot be named to protect the identity of the victim. He appeared before Bulawayo Western Commonage resident magistrate, Mr Vakai Douglas Chikwekwe, who granted him US$100 bail. He will be back in court on November 7. According to the prosecutor, Ms Christine Kufandikamwe, the coach has been charged with indecent assault. She told the court that […]

October 22, 2024

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