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Nigeria/Ghana: Nigeria, Ghana Renew Rivalry in CHAN Qualifiers

[ad_1] The Nigeria-Ghana rivalry is expected to produce an electrifying two-legged affair, with both teams vying for a spot in the prestigious tournament. The stage is set for a thrilling "Jollof Derby" as Nigeria and Ghana face off in the second round of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 qualifiers in December. The two teams were paired during the draw at CAF Headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, on Wednesday. Ghana will host the first leg between 20-22 December while Nigeria […]

todayOctober 10, 2024

Entertainment

Uganda: Lydia Mugambi’s Artistic Legacy Celebrated in Solo Show

[ad_1] The selected artworks in the exhibition Imparted Impressions depict the artist's distinctive style of painting influenced by European modernist art making techniques but also a delicate sense of freedom in choice of material, composition and subject matter. To say that Lydia Mugambi is one of the senior underrated artists in Uganda is not an understatement. This is mostly because her name has not made waves like some of her contemporaries like, Theresa Musoke who graduated from Margret Trowell School […]

todayOctober 10, 2024

News

Nigeria: Three Nigerians Offer Lifeline to Ailing Football Legend Peter Fregene

[ad_1] Renowned sports journalist and former Nigerian international Segun Odegbami shared the update, expressing gratitude for the generosity. Three Nigerians have volunteered to support the treatment of Nigerian football icon Peter Fregene, fondly known as 'Apo,' who lies critically ill at Obule Medical Centre in Sapele, Delta State. Renowned sports journalist and former Nigerian international Segun Odegbami shared the update, expressing gratitude for the generosity. "The Creator of Life has shown up," Mr Odegbami wrote. "What Peter Fregene needs most […]

todayOctober 10, 2024

Japan

Berkshire issues bonds worth ¥282 billion, sparking Japan investment hopes

[ad_1] Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway sold multitranche bonds worth ¥281.8 billion ($1.89 billion) on Thursday in a deal that’s fueling speculation the legendary investor will increase his exposure to Japanese assets.The firm priced a seven-part bond deal with tenors spanning three to 30 years in Berkshire’s biggest yen-denominated deal since its debut sale in 2019. The sale means Berkshire is the largest foreign issuer of yen bonds this year, raising […]

todayOctober 10, 2024

Japan

Dodgers rout Padres to force do-or-die Game 5 in NLDS

[ad_1] San Diego – Mookie Betts and Will Smith homered in the early innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers used a makeshift lineup to keep their season alive with an 8-0 victory over the San Diego Padres in Game 4 of the National League Division Series on Wednesday.Gavin Lux added a home run and eight pitchers combined to allow seven hits in a bullpen game as Los Angeles tied the […]

todayOctober 10, 2024

Africa

Africa – Countries On the Cusp of Abolition Must Take a Stand Against the Death Penalty

[ad_1] Three sub-Saharan African countries on the cusp of abolition must act now and abolish the death penalty once and for all, paving the way for others around the world to follow in their footsteps, said Amnesty International on World Day Against the Death Penalty (10 October). Kenya and Zimbabwe currently have bills tabled to abolish the death penalty for all crimes, while Gambia, which has made steady progress against this cruel punishment since 2017, has commenced a constitutional amendment […]

todayOctober 10, 2024

Africa

Africa: Three African Countries On Cusp of Death Penalty Abolition

[ad_1] Harare, Zimbabwe — The international human rights organization Amnesty International says three sub-Saharan African countries considering ending the death penalty should do it now and pave the way for others around the world to follow in their footsteps. There hasn't been an execution in Gambia, Kenya or Zimbabwe in over a decade, Amnesty has said, and all three nations have commuted multiple death sentences during that time. Lucia Masuka, head of Amnesty in Zimbabwe, said most countries in the […]

todayOctober 10, 2024

Africa

Africa: UN Calls for Safer Migration From Horn of Africa to Gulf Countries

[ad_1] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — The head of the U.N. International Organization for Migration, or IOM, is calling for safe migration to and from the Gulf countries as the dangerous eastern Horn of Africa route claims more lives. The so-called eastern route runs from the Horn of Africa to Saudi Arabia and the Persian Gulf by way of Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia and Yemen. Migrant workers, mainly from Ethiopia but also from other East African countries, travel over the route in […]

todayOctober 10, 2024

Africa

Africa: Sub-Saharan Africa – Sharp Rise in Use of Death Penalty Across Region

[ad_1] Executions more than tripled in 2023, while death sentences increased by 66% in the region Fresh call for abolition on World Day Against Death Penalty, with Kenya, Zimbabwe and Gambia leading the way 'It's time for all countries to move away from this cruel, inhuman and degrading punishment once and for all' - Oluwatosin Popoola Sub-Saharan African countries on the cusp of abolition must ban the death penalty immediately, paving the way for others around the world to follow […]

todayOctober 10, 2024

Africa

Africa: How Do You Stop Elephant Herds From Trashing Crops and Trees? Target Sensitive Nostrils With a ‘Scent Fence’

[ad_1] Elephant numbers are surging in southern Africa, with fewer natural predators, reduced hunting pressure and feeding by farmers and tourist operators. While this is good for elephants, it's making life harder for humans who live near them. These huge herbivores can raid crops and destroy large trees in national parks with impunity, causing problems for farmers and land managers alike. Traditional solutions aren't ideal. Culling is controversial, and building fences strong enough to deter elephants is very expensive. But […]

todayOctober 10, 2024

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