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Libya/Nigeria: Maltreatment of Eagles in Libya – Tinubu Demands CAF’s Investigation, Justice

[ad_1] ·Describes act as inhumane, unsportsmanlike ·Welcomes safe return of national team, FG summons Libya's Charge d'affairs ·CAF refers case to its disciplinary board for investigation, appropriate action Deji Elumoye, Michael Olugbode in Abuja and Duro Ikhazuagbe in Lagos President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, last night, reacted to the inhuman treatment allegedly meted out to the Super Eagles at a Libyan airport, with a call on the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to ensure that those behind the act were brought […]

October 16, 2024

Entertainment

Zimbabwe: Artist Paints a Beautiful Story

[ad_1] Harare — based visual artist, Shalom Kufakwatenzi, might not turn heads on the streets, but her art collections have caught the eye of the world. Born a natural artist, Kufakwatenzi is one of the phenomenal creatives whose works are doing well in overseas galleries. The modest and yet creative genius of her own generation, uses wool, fishing and tobacco twine, hessian stuff and leather to create impressive art collections. Her creativity came under the spotlight recently after her first-ever […]

October 16, 2024

Japan

40% of Japanese women in their 30s and early 40s don’t exercise at all

[ad_1] About 40% of women in their 30s and early 40s do not exercise at all, according to a Japan Sports Agency survey conducted in 2023, reflecting the fact that women of that age tend to be busy with child rearing or work.Only about 30% of women in their 30s and around 30% to 40% of those in their 40s said they exercised at least once a week, results of […]

October 16, 2024

Africa

Afcon 2025: Senegal and DR Congo qualify for finals in Morocco

[ad_1] Sadio Mane scored an injury-time winner which secured Senegal's qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) with two rounds of matches to spare.The Teranga Lions were heading for a goalless draw away against Malawi before the former Liverpool forward, who now plays for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, struck in the 96th minute in Lilongwe.Senegal move on to 10 points in Group L alongside Burkina Faso and […]

October 16, 2024

Africa

Africa: The New Public Health Order – Charting Africa’s Path to Health Sovereignty

[ad_1] The Africa CDC was the first to declare the current mpox outbreak in some African countries as a public health emergency of continental security. This was followed by WHO's declaration of mpox as a public health emergency of international concern. In addition to mpox, there is a Marburg Virus Disease outbreak in Rwanda, which has killed at least 12 people and spread to other countries. Indeed, disease outbreaks and reemerging diseases have placed immense strain on Africa's health systems. The unprecedented scale, frequency, and scope of […]

October 16, 2024

Africa

“We Advocate for Effective Participation, because There’s No Democracy without Citizen Engagement”

[ad_1] CIVICUS speaks with Abdou Aziz Cissé, advocacy officer at AfricTivistes, about the state of democracy in Africa and the role of civil society in this year of many elections. AfricTivistes is a pan-African civil society organisation (CSO) that promotes and defends democratic values, human rights and good governance through civic tech. It aims to empower African citizens to become active in building their societies and holding their governments accountable. What's your assessment of the electoral year in Africa so […]

October 16, 2024

Japan

Ishiba openness to nuke ban treaty involvement puts pact in spotlight

[ad_1] Following a Japanese atomic bomb survivors group’s historic Nobel Peace Prize win Friday, the country’s stance on nuclear disarmament has once again been put under the spotlight.Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, a longtime advocate of nuclear deterrence through the sharing of nuclear weapons, said Sunday that his government will “seriously consider” participating as an observer in a conference of signatories to a United Nations treaty that bans the weapons.Adopted by […]

October 15, 2024

Africa

Africa: How African Women Are Protecting Communities From Devastating Droughts

[ad_1] The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have released a new global report today - the International Day of Rural Women - calling for better recognition and support for women-led efforts to protect vulnerable communities from the devastating effects of drought. The report highlights 35 promising practices showcasing the efforts of organisations and community members, particularly women leaders, in combating, mitigating, and responding to drought and its deleterious impacts. This […]

October 15, 2024

Africa

Africa: Seplat – ESG, Regulatory Frameworks Driving Energy Investments in Africa

[ad_1] Abuja — The Chief Financial Officer, Seplat Energy, Mrs. Eleanor Adaralegbe has argued that Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) standards and regulatory frameworks in African countries significantly shape oil and gas investments on the continent. Adarakegbe, who said this during a panel session at the Africa Oil Week (AOW) Conference & Exhibitions in Cape Town, South Africa, noted that these factors influence costs, compliance requirements, and project risk profiles. Eleanor, while speaking on the theme 'ESG Investing: What strategies […]

October 15, 2024

Africa

African Countries Seek $5bn for New Energy Bank

[ad_1] Abuja — A coalition of oil-producing African countries is seeking $5 billion to launch an "energy bank" that would fund projects on the continent, as frustration grows over the reluctance of western institutions to bankroll fossil fuel initiatives because of environmental concerns, FT has reported. The 18-member African Petroleum Producers' Organisation (APPO) hopes the lender can begin operating in early 2025, according to the Executive Vice President of global trade at the African Export-Import Bank, Haytham El Maayergi, a […]

October 15, 2024

Libya/Nigeria: Maltreatment of Eagles in Libya – Tinubu Demands CAF’s Investigation, Justice

Zimbabwe: Artist Paints a Beautiful Story

40% of Japanese women in their 30s and early 40s don’t exercise at all

Afcon 2025: Senegal and DR Congo qualify for finals in Morocco

Africa: The New Public Health Order – Charting Africa’s Path to Health Sovereignty

“We Advocate for Effective Participation, because There’s No Democracy without Citizen Engagement”

Ishiba openness to nuke ban treaty involvement puts pact in spotlight

Africa: How African Women Are Protecting Communities From Devastating Droughts

Africa: Seplat – ESG, Regulatory Frameworks Driving Energy Investments in Africa

African Countries Seek $5bn for New Energy Bank

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