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Ethiopia: Irreechaa, a Season of Peace & Thanksgiving

[ad_1] In many countries of Africa and the rest of the world, traditional thanksgiving ceremonies are organized with different cultural contexts and paraphernalia. Particularly, Africans conduct a colorful passionate and heartfelt spiritualism and thanksgiving celebration. Irreechaa is one of these spectacular events. Irreechaa, a prominent celebration in Ethiopia, particularly among the Oromo people, holds profound social values that resonate deeply within the community. This festival, marking the end of the […]

todayOctober 3, 2024

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Africa: Explainer – What Is Security Council Resolution 1701?

[ad_1] Diplomats have been highlighting Security Council resolution 1701 in official meetings and in the corridors over the busy High-Level Week at UN Headquarters. Those discussions come at a time when attacks are escalating between Israel and Hezbollah, an armed group that holds with its allies 62 of the 128 democratically elected seats in Lebanon's parliament. Here's what you need to know about the critical resolution that has been the […]

todayOctober 3, 2024

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Shock and anger over alleged feeding of women to pigs in South Africa

[ad_1] South Africans are shocked and angry over the alleged killing of women to feed their bodies to pigs. A white farmer is accused of shooting his two female workers and feeding their bodies to pigs. Maria Makgato, 45, and Lucia Ndlovu, 34, were allegedly looking for food on the farm near Polokwane in South Africa’s northern Limpopo province in August when they were shot. Their bodies were then alleged […]

todayOctober 3, 2024

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Africa: UBA’s Tony Elumelu Uses UNGA 79 to Urge Global Leaders to Invest in Africa’s Future

[ad_1] New York — Tony Elumelu, Group Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) and founder of The Tony Elumelu Foundation, used his platform at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York this September to urge world leaders and policymakers to invest in Africa's future. In a series of high-profile meetings, Elumelu emphasized the critical need for transformative economic growth across the continent, particularly to eradicate poverty, […]

todayOctober 3, 2024

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Africa: Emerse Faé – ‘My Goal Is to Create the Most Talented Generation in the Country’s History’

[ad_1] Emerse Faé spoke exclusively with Cafonline.com about his journey as the head coach of the Ivorian national team, reflecting on the victory at the AFCON 2023 and sharing his ambitions for the upcoming TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations. For Emerse Faé, the date of February 11, 2024, will forever mark a turning point. On that day, the former midfielder captured the hearts of an entire nation with his tactical […]

todayOctober 3, 2024

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Africa: Lamia Boumehdi (Tp Mazembe) – ‘Victory Is At the Heart of Our Team’s Identity’

[ad_1] Lamia Boumehdi, head coach of TP Mazembe shares the secret behind the return of the club to the CAF Women's Champions League. The Moroccan aims a first ever crown for Mazembe at the CAF Women's Champions League She dreams of seeing more women heading national teams and big clubs. After a disappointment in 2023 where they could not qualify, TP Mazembe make a return to the CAF Women's Champions […]

todayOctober 3, 2024

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Africa: Is Crop Diversity Our Lifeline Against The Climate Crisis?

[ad_1] Nairobi, Kenya — Crop diversity presents an opportunity to address some of the most pressing issues Africa faces today, such as climate impacts, biodiversity loss, and land degradation. Should the climate crisis persist on its current course, the continent of Africa will face devastating food security issues. The planet is warming at an alarming rate and experts predict significant warming beyond the targets set by the Paris Agreement. The Intergovernmental Panel on […]

todayOctober 3, 2024

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Ghana: Black Sharks Coach Targets World Cup Ticket

[ad_1] The Head Coach of the national beach soccer team, Black Sharks, Daniel Neequaye Kotey, says qualifying to the finals of the 2024 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (BSAFCON) remains his ultimate objective at the tournament. Qualifying to the finals automatically guarantees the team a place at the 2025 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup. Coach Kotey will lead the Black Sharks to its fourth appearance at the continental showpiece […]

todayOctober 3, 2024

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Africa: Security Council Briefed On Progress in UN-AU Partnership for Peace

[ad_1] Despite the significant peace and security challenges facing Africa, there are reasons to be hopeful, the head of the UN Office to the African Union (UNOAU) told ambassadors at the Security Council on Wednesday, urging their continued focus on the continent. Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General to the African Union, highlighted "encouraging developments" that are fueling optimism. "These include Africa's resilient people and resourceful women […]

todayOctober 3, 2024

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South African gospel icon dies aged 65

[ad_1] Veteran South African gospel artist Solomon Molokoane, popularly known as Solly Moholo, has died at the age of 65, his management has announced.The award-winning music icon had been in hospital for several weeks after falling ill while on a music tour in Botswana last month.He rose to fame in the early 2000s and became a household name in South African traditional gospel music.His management said he would be fondly […]

todayOctober 3, 2024

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