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Nigeria: Goldberg Lager Beer Lights Up 2024 Olojo Festival

[ad_1] This year's Olojo Festival, which was sponsored by Goldberg Lager Beer, at5tracted thousands of attendees to Ile Ife, Osun State, who came to witness the grandeur of this sacred event. The festival, which is one of the most revered cultural events in Nigeria, was a true celebration of Yoruba heritage, pride, and unity. The Olojo Festival, which honors the creation story in Yoruba mythology and celebrates the donning of the sacred 'Aare' crown by the Ooni of Ife, was […]

todayOctober 10, 2024

Entertainment

Uganda: Actor Daniel Kaluuya Honoured With Statue in London

[ad_1] Oscar-winning actor Daniel Kaluuya has been celebrated with a statue in Leicester Square depicting his acclaimed performance in psychological horror film Get Out. Ugandan-British actor Daniel Kaluuya has been honoured with a statue in London's Leicester Square, becoming the latest film star to receive this tribute. The 35-year-old actor was recognised for his role in the film, "Get Out," a satirical horror movie that rotates around racism in American marriages. The film was a significant success, grossing over £190 […]

todayOctober 10, 2024

Japan

Rafael Nadal to retire at end of season

[ad_1] Rafael Nadal who won 22 Grand Slam singles titles, said on Thursday he was putting an end to his career — a decision effective after the Davis Cup final — after a professional journey that made him one of the greatest players in tennis."It has been some difficult years, these last two especially," the 38-year-old, who won a record 14 French Open titles, said in a video."I am very […]

todayOctober 10, 2024

Africa

Africa: Did the Tumaini Initiative Exceed Its Mandate?

[ad_1] Debating Ideas reflects the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, often radical, scholarship, original and activist writing from within the African continent and beyond. It offers debates and engagements, contexts and controversies, and reviews and responses flowing from the African Arguments books. It is edited and managed by the International African Institute, hosted at SOAS University of London, the owners of the book series of the same name. The Tumaini (Hope) Initiative was […]

todayOctober 10, 2024

Africa

Africa: Time to Embrace HIV Prevention Tools While We Wait For The Cure

[ad_1] Lima, Peru — allAfrica's Sethi Ncube is in Lima, Peru, for the 5th HIV Research for Prevention Conference, HIVR4P 2024, reporting from the only global scientific conference focused on the challenging and fast-growing field of HIV prevention research. Here Ncube shares her thoughts on HIV cure vs prevention... The global fight against the HIV epidemic has witnessed great progress over the past decades. However, there’s one harsh truth scientists are reminding us of at the 5th HIV Research for Prevention Conference (HIVR4P […]

todayOctober 10, 2024

Japan

Ban on dual nationality is constitutional, Fukuoka High Court rules

[ad_1] The Fukuoka High Court on Thursday upheld a lower court's ruling that Japan's prohibition of dual nationality is constitutional, dismissing a claim made by a woman born in Japan who lost her Japanese citizenship after becoming a naturalized American citizen.Plaintiff Yuri Kondo contended that the nationality law — which states that Japanese nationals forfeit their citizenship upon acquiring foreign citizenship — violates fundamental human rights related to the pursuit […]

todayOctober 10, 2024

News

Rwanda: Fact Sheet – HHS Actions to Support Response to Marburg Outbreak in Rwanda

[ad_1] U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesFact SheetOctober 7, 2024 On September 27, 2024, the Republic of Rwanda's Ministry of Health reported cases of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) in seven districts around the country and declared an outbreak. As of October 6, 2024, Rwanda has reported 49 cases and 12 deaths from MVD. The United States is taking a whole of government approach, working in partnership with the government of Rwanda, WHO, Africa CDC, and other international partners to […]

todayOctober 10, 2024

Africa

Request For Expression Of Interest: Technical Partner For The Mastercard Foundation Young Africa Works Dialogue Series on Dignified And Fulfilling Work

[ad_1] THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST The Mastercard Foundation is seeking a technical partner (or consortium of partners) to support the rollout of the next editions of the Young Africa Works Dialogue Series during 2025. The objective is to onboard a partnership that can provide technical, operational and implementation expertise in knowledge mobilization, stakeholder engagement, hosting youth-led intergenerational dialogue, event management, and post-event outputs to ensure the successful execution of the dialogue series. Submissions are open […]

todayOctober 10, 2024

News

Nigeria/Libya: Super Eagles Camp Bubbles As 20 Players Train for Double Clash Against Libya

[ad_1] Ballon d'Or nominee and Atalanta of Italy hot striker, Ademola Lookman as well as Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface and 18 other invited players for the crucial AFCON 2025 qualifying double-header games against Libya have arrived at the team camp in Uyo in preparation for Friday's first leg match. . . Also amongst the early birds in camp were Captain William Troost-Ekong, Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka, Raphael Onyedika, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Samuel Chukwueze and Benjamin Tanimu. Others are Goalkeeper Stanley […]

todayOctober 10, 2024

Japan

Seven & I to embrace 7-Eleven name as it sheds noncore businesses

[ad_1] Seven & I Holdings has detailed plans to rename itself and shed dozens of noncore businesses, accelerating restructuring efforts as it tries to fend off a buyout proposal from Alimentation Couche-Tard.The Japanese retailer, which said its new tentative name will be 7-Eleven Corp., also cut its operating profit outlook for the 12 months through the end of February to ¥403 billion ($2.7 billion) on weaker sales at convenience stores […]

todayOctober 10, 2024

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