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Africa: One of Science’s Greatest Achievements – How the Rapid Development of Covid Vaccines Prepares Us for Future Pandemics

[ad_1] Since COVID was first reported in December 2019, there have been more than 775 million recorded infections and more than 7 million deaths from the disease. This makes COVID the seventh-deadliest pandemic in recorded history. Factors including climate change, disruption of animal habitats, poverty and global travel mean we're only likely to see more pandemics in the future. It's impossible to predict exactly when the next pandemic will happen, […]

October 9, 2024

Africa

Africa: Maimouna Ba Awarded 2024 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award for Africa

[ad_1] Dakar — Maimouna Ba, a tireless advocate for forcibly displaced women and children in Burkina Faso, has been named the 2024 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award's Regional Winner for Africa. The Nansen Refugee Award recognizes individuals and organizations that have shown outstanding dedication in protecting refugees, forcibly displaced, and stateless people. Maimouna's work, which has empowered over 400 forcibly displaced women to achieve financial independence and enabled more than 100 […]

October 9, 2024

Africa

Africa: The AU Takes Aim At Africa’s New Brand of Mercenaries

[ad_1] A draft convention against mercenarism is a welcome step, but must include a strong oversight committee and clear reporting lines. The often shadowy nature of mercenary activity makes exact numbers difficult to verify, but there has certainly been a resurgence in Africa's use of hired soldiers in the past decade. Countries are increasingly drawing on them to help deal with violent extremists and other internal conflicts. Africa's past experience […]

October 9, 2024

News

Nigeria: Odegbami Seeks Financial Help for Ailing Ex-Nigerian Goalkeeper, Peter Fregene

[ad_1] Nigerian football legend, Segun Odegbami, has solicited financial assistance for ailing ex-Nigerian goalkeeper, Peter Fregene. Fregene is a former goalkeeper of the Nigeria national football team, with a career spanning over two decades. In a statement on Tuesday, Odegbami disclosed that Fregene is hospitalised in Sapele, Delta state, and urgently needs medical attention and financial assistance. The 72-year-old former striker said his colleague is "waiting for help to be […]

October 9, 2024

News

Nigeria: Only One Stadium Can Host Grade ‘A’ Football Matches in Nigeria – NFF President

[ad_1] ...commends Gov Alia on Makurdi Stadium upgrade The President of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Ibrahim Gusau has decried the state of playing pitches in Nigeria saying only one stadium can host grade grade A matches in the country. The NFF President who spoke Tuesday shortly after accompanying Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue state to inspect ongoing total rehabilitation work at the Ape Aku Stadium in Makurdi expressed delight in […]

October 9, 2024

Japan

Ishiba dissolves Lower House for snap election

[ad_1] Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba dissolved the Lower House of parliament on Wednesday for a general election, as Ishiba stressed the importance of winning a mandate from the public following his LDP leadership victory late last month. Ishiba’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its junior coalition partner, Komeito, are aiming to maintain their dominance in parliament despite facing political setbacks stemming from a political funds scandal. The prime minister announced […]

October 9, 2024

News

South Africa: Bafana Get Down to Business in Gqeberha

[ad_1] The South African senior men's national team host Congo Brazzaville at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Friday, 11 October 2024 (7pm), and then they travel to Congo to play the return match on Tuesday, 15 October 2024. Le Roux immediately joined his teammates at training and Broos could afford a smile after he was forced to make changes to his original squad following the withdrawals of […]

October 9, 2024

Entertainment

Zimbabwe: Kadoma Is My Favourite Hunting Ground – Macheso

[ad_1] ALICK Macheso has hailed Kadoma fans for their loyalty and unwavering support. The sungura ace said this at the just-ended Kadoma Music Festival where he shared the stage with Tanzanian superstar Diamond Platnumz, Jah Prayzah, Winky D, Kurai Makore, Saintfloew, Cheso Boys, Chibadura Brothers, Gemma Griffiths, King Her among others. Macheso, whose act was only stopped by sound engineers around 5 am during the festival, said he wanted to […]

October 9, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: ‘Release My Son, I’m Begging You’ – Speed Darlington’s Mother to Burna Boy

[ad_1] "I just got information that my son is missing. His gateman called my family and notified my family that there was a video he made and put on the internet about Burna Boy..." Controversial singer Speed Darlington's mother, who identified herself as Queen, has alleged that Burna Boy and his team were responsible for her son's disappearance. Reports indicate that Speed Darlington went missing on Sunday. Hours after Speed […]

October 9, 2024

Africa

Africa: Equatorial Guinea Economic Update – Designing Fiscal Instruments for Sustainable Forestry

[ad_1] Malabo — The World Bank today issued the 2024 Equatorial Guinea Economic Update which analyzes the country's recent economic developments and outlook and highlights the importance of designing effective fiscal instruments for sustainable forestry and economic diversification. Following two years of recovery, the economy of Equatorial Guinea contracted by 5.7% in 2023, driven by a decline in the hydrocarbon sector. Inflation decreased to 2.4% in 2023 compared to 4.9% […]

October 9, 2024

Africa: One of Science’s Greatest Achievements – How the Rapid Development of Covid Vaccines Prepares Us for Future Pandemics

Africa: Maimouna Ba Awarded 2024 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award for Africa

Africa: The AU Takes Aim At Africa’s New Brand of Mercenaries

Nigeria: Odegbami Seeks Financial Help for Ailing Ex-Nigerian Goalkeeper, Peter Fregene

Nigeria: Only One Stadium Can Host Grade ‘A’ Football Matches in Nigeria – NFF President

Ishiba dissolves Lower House for snap election

South Africa: Bafana Get Down to Business in Gqeberha

Zimbabwe: Kadoma Is My Favourite Hunting Ground – Macheso

Nigeria: ‘Release My Son, I’m Begging You’ – Speed Darlington’s Mother to Burna Boy

Africa: Equatorial Guinea Economic Update – Designing Fiscal Instruments for Sustainable Forestry

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