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Africa: Non Aligned Movement Leaders Adopt Kampala Declaration

[ad_1] Kampala — Non Aligned Movement (NAM) leaders have adopted the Kampala Declaration where Heads of State and Government agree to strengthen the unity and cohesion of the movement as a political force in the international political arena so as to push back unilateral actions made against international law. The leaders, who included President Mnangagwa are also agreed to rededicate the movement to its principles, ideals and purposes. The 19th NAM Summit ended on Saturday with leaders unanimously agreeing on […]

todayJanuary 22, 2024

Japan

Trump references atomic bombings to argue for presidential immunity

[ad_1] Washington – Former U.S. President Donald Trump stated in a speech that former President Harry Truman would not have dropped atomic bombs on Japan during World War II if he had been concerned about facing criminal prosecution for it. "A president should be given immunity," Trump asserted at a rally in New Hampshire on Saturday. "Otherwise, Truman would not have dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki." While acknowledging […]

todayJanuary 22, 2024

Africa

Africa: Caffeine – Here’s How Quitting Can Benefit Your Health

[ad_1] Caffeine is the most consumed psychoactive compound in the world. Even if you don't drink coffee or tea, you probably still regularly consume caffeine since it's found in everything from fizzy drinks and cold remedies to decaf coffee and chocolate. When caffeine is consumed, it's rapidly absorbed by the body - reaching peak effects within two hours (though it may take up to nine hours to leave your body). It's also water and fat soluble, so it gets into […]

todayJanuary 22, 2024

Africa

Cameroon launches world’s first routine vaccine programme

[ad_1] Cameroon has become the first country globally to launch a routine malaria vaccine programme. The vaccine is expected to protect children against the mosquito-borne disease with projections putting the potential lives it can save across Africa at tens of thousands of children’s lives per year. The World Health Organization (WHO)-approved RTS,S vaccine developed by British drugmaker GSK took around 40 years to develop. It is meant to work alongside […]

todayJanuary 22, 2024

Entertainment

Zimbabwe: Hundreds Show Up in Memory of Tuku

[ad_1] Five years down the line since veteran musician and national hero, Dr Oliver Mtukudzi breathed his last, his name is still household and it is far from extinction. The recent marathon race and a music concert held at his homestead in Norton, his iconic Pakare Paye Arts Centre, yesterday was a testimony that the legend is still a force, even in death. The marathon race was oversubscribed with 500 athletes from all over the corners of the country who […]

todayJanuary 22, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: Skit Maker ‘Untouchable’ Reveals More About Reported Demolition of Buildings in Enugu Estate

[ad_1] The skit maker had raised an alarm that his house was about being demolished by the Enugu State Government. A popular Nigerian skit maker, Chibuike Ugwu, who raised an alarm about reported demolition in Centenary Estate in Enugu State, has revealed more details about the incident. Mr Ugwu, otherwise known as Untouchable, had, on 19 January in a video clip, raised an alarm that his mansion was on the verge of being demolished by the state's urban development agency, […]

todayJanuary 22, 2024

Japan

Ayaka Furue finishes in tie for fourth behind Lydia Ko in LPGA opener

[ad_1] Orlando, Florida – Ayaka Furue finished tied for fourth at the U.S. LPGA Tour's season-opening Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, as overnight leader Lydia Ko claimed a two-stroke victory on Sunday.The 23-year-old Furue led through 36 holes at Lake Nona Golf and Country Club in Orlando, Florida, before dropping five shots off the pace in Saturday's penultimate round. She carded a 1-under 71 in the final round to […]

todayJanuary 22, 2024

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