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Rwanda: Bugesera FC Sign Former Sofapaka Defender Nshimirimana

[ad_1] Nyamata — based topflight side Bugesera FC on Sunday, January 14, confirmed the signing of Burundian defender David Nshimirimana on a six-month-contract. Nshimirimana moved to Bugesera as a free agent after his contract with Kenyan Premier League side Sofapaka expired. READ ALSO: Haringingo appointed Bugesera FC head coach The 31-year-old is no stranger to the Rwanda Premier League, having played for Mukura Victory Sports between 2017 and 2019, helping the club to win the 2018 Peace Cup. He also […]

January 15, 2024

News

Rwanda: Ferwafa Financial Year Will Cost About Rwf10 Billion

[ad_1] The Rwanda Football Federation (Ferwafa) will spend more than Rwf9.9 billion on different activities in 2024 as revealed by Janvier Rugamba, the chief of its financial commission. Speaking to Times Sport on Saturday, January 13, after an Extraordinary Assembly of the body's stakeholders, Rugamba said the budget will cater for all activities, competitions and salaries for administrative staff among other things areas. The budget will come from different stakeholders including the Ministry of Sports - the largest contributor - […]

January 15, 2024

Japan

Ski jumper Ryoyu Kobayashi soars to first World Cup win of season

[ad_1] Wisla, Poland – Ski jumper Ryoyu Kobayashi notched his 31st career win on the World Cup circuit and first of the season in Wisla, Poland, on Sunday. Kobayashi, who recently won the traditional Four Hills Tournament for the third time, had jumps of 131.0 and 139.5 meters on the 134-meter hill for 269.4 points. The 2022 Beijing Olympics normal hill gold and large hill silver medalist placed fifth after […]

January 15, 2024

Africa

Africa Safer Internet Day 2024 to be held on February 6

[ad_1] This year’s Africa Safer Internet Day is scheduled to be held on February 6. Child Online Africa, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the African Telecommunications Union (ATU), the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), and other partners made the announcement in a statement. Themed “Empowering Minds, Protecting Rights: Creating a Safer Digital Africa,” this year’s event according to the organisers “aims to empower everyone especially young people by positioning them to […]

January 15, 2024

Africa

Africa: Defending Champions Senegal Gearing Up for Title Defense Opener Against the Gambia

[ad_1] TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations defending champions, Senegal kick off their title defense on Monday, 15 January against The Gambia. The Lions of Teranga and The Scorpions officially open what has been deemed as the Group of death in a Group C also consisting of Cameroon and Guinea. Nothing less than a second consecutive title would a smile on coach Aliou Cisse and his star-studded squad that is touted as one of the tournament favourites with star players […]

January 15, 2024

Africa

UN peacekeepers to start withdrawing from eastern Congo in April

[ad_1] The United Nation has said that about 2,000 U.N. peacekeepers will start withdrawing from eastern areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo by in April. This would be the first phase of the peacekeeping mission’s planned withdrawal from the country. “We have a ceiling of 13,500 troops authorised by the Security Council, as of April 30th, with the start of the withdrawal underway, we will reach 11,500,” Bintou Keita, […]

January 15, 2024

Africa

Africa: Tainted Charumbira Ousted After Sexual Assault, Embezzlement Accusations, Pan African Parliament Advertises Post

[ad_1] ZANU PF aligned Chief Fortune Charumbira has lost his position at the helm of the Pan African Parliament (PAP) where he was elected President in 2022. PAP's secretariat announced By-Elections to replace him and his fourth Vice President Francois Ango Ndoutoume of Gabon, without clarifying why the two had been ousted. Charumbira, a former Chiefs Council President, had however been forced to answer charges of embezzlement and sexual assault in 2023. After allegedly sexually assaulting one of his married […]

January 15, 2024

Japan

All ¥500 coins that glitter are not gold

[ad_1] As I settle down on the back seat of the bus, I watch as my brother-in-law confidently gets on board and touches his Suica card to the scanner.Beep beep. It’s rejected — lack of funds.Not to worry. While he doesn’t speak the local language, this seasoned traveler isn’t fazed. He readies some cash instead. But a minor kerfuffle begins. I head to the front and ask the driver what […]

January 15, 2024

News

Egypt/Ghana: Afcon Day 2 Review – Egypt, Nigeria Falter As Ghana Continues Bad Afcon Record

[ad_1] Just like many pundits predicted, the favourites are not having their way as the supposed minnows flex their muscles. Three games, nine goals, two draws, and a confidence-jarring defeat were the stories of Day 2 of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Cup (AFCON) tournament in Cote d'Ivoire. In Group A, Nigeria filed out against 88th FIFA-ranked Equatorial Guinea, who came to the tournament on the back of an unbeaten 2023, which included five wins out of their seven […]

January 15, 2024

jafriqradio

Rwanda: Bugesera FC Sign Former Sofapaka Defender Nshimirimana

Rwanda: Ferwafa Financial Year Will Cost About Rwf10 Billion

Ski jumper Ryoyu Kobayashi soars to first World Cup win of season

Africa Safer Internet Day 2024 to be held on February 6

Africa: Defending Champions Senegal Gearing Up for Title Defense Opener Against the Gambia

UN peacekeepers to start withdrawing from eastern Congo in April

Africa: Tainted Charumbira Ousted After Sexual Assault, Embezzlement Accusations, Pan African Parliament Advertises Post

All ¥500 coins that glitter are not gold

Egypt/Ghana: Afcon Day 2 Review – Egypt, Nigeria Falter As Ghana Continues Bad Afcon Record

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