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‘Monster’ Inoue becomes first Japanese to win prestigious boxing award

[ad_1] YOKOHAMA – Naoya Inoue has been named the winner of the Sugar Ray Robinson Award as the Boxing Writers Association of America's Fighter of the Year, becoming the first Japanese boxer to win the prestigious prize, the fighter's Ohashi Boxing Gym said Friday. After capturing all four world championship belts as a bantamweight in 2022, Inoue, who is nicknamed "Monster," repeated the feat as a super bantamweight last year, […]

todayJanuary 19, 2024

Africa

Africa: Osimhen Delighted After Overcoming Cote d’Ivoire Challenge

[ad_1] Nigeria's forward, Victor Osimhen, emerged as the standout player in the thrilling encounter against hosts Cote d'Ivoire on Thursday night, securing a 1-0 victory for the Super Eagles. Named Man of the Match, Osimhen shared his elation during a post-match press conference, emphasizing the significance of overcoming the formidable host nation. Following a lackluster 1-1 draw in their opening match against Equatorial Guinea in the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup […]

todayJanuary 19, 2024

Entertainment

Africa: From Besting Tetris Ai to Epic Speedruns – Inside Gaming’s Most Thrilling Feats

[ad_1] After 13-year-old Willis Gibson became the first human to beat the original Nintendo version of Tetris, he dedicated his special win to his father, who passed away in December 2023. The Oklahoma teen beat the game by defeating level after level until he reached the "kill screen" - that is, the moment when the Tetris artificial intelligence taps out in exhaustion, stopping play because its designers never wrote the […]

todayJanuary 19, 2024

Entertainment

Africa: The Shame and Pleasure of Masturbation – Poor Things Gets Girls’ Early Sexual Feelings Right

[ad_1] This piece contains spoilers for Poor Things. Poor Things can be described in one word: polarising. Yorgos Lanthimos' film follows Bella Baxter (Emma Stone), a scientist's experiment created from a woman's body and a child's mind. It won two Golden Globes and received a standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival. Yet others walked out of the Venice screening during its many sex scenes, one which depicts a father […]

todayJanuary 19, 2024

Entertainment

Africa: The Afro-Semitic Experience – ‘Unity in the Community’

[ad_1] The Afro-Semitic Experience is a six-piece ensemble of Jewish and African-American musicians dating back to the late 1990s, when Hartford-based pianist and vocalist Warren Byrd and bassist David Chevan met at a jam session. A quarter-century later, their trademark blend of original soul, jazz and gospel creations continues to deepen. On January 19, their new album Our Feet Began to Pray drops on Reckless DC Music. These 14 grooving, […]

todayJanuary 19, 2024

News

Ethiopia: Chartered ET Flight Denied Hargeisa Landing, CEO Says Commercial Flights ‘Unhindered’

[ad_1] A chartered Ethiopian Airlines flight destined for Hargeisa, seat of the Somaliland government, was forced to turn back without landing today as tensions between Mogadishu and Addis Ababa continue to mount. Commercial flights from Ethiopia to Somalia and Somaliland, however, are operating regularly, Mesfin Tassew, CEO of the Ethiopian Airlines Group, told The Reporter. "Chartered flights basically have to get approval every time [they fly]," Mesfin said. "They denied […]

todayJanuary 19, 2024

News

Ghana/Egypt: Mohammed Kudus: “We deserved more”

[ad_1] Ghanaian sensation, Mohammed Kudus feels Ghana deserved more after twice surrendering the lead to draw 2-2 against Egypt in a drama filled Group TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023 clash in Abidjan. Ghanaian sensation, Mohammed Kudus feels Ghana deserved more after twice surrendering the lead to draw 2-2 against Egypt in a drama filled Group TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023 clash in […]

todayJanuary 19, 2024

Africa

Africa: UN Concerned By Spread of Cholera to 10 African Countries

[ad_1] Harare, Zimbabwe — The U.N.'s Children's Fund expressed alarm this week about a cholera outbreak in Africa that has spread to at least 10 countries, with the situation in Zambia and Zimbabwe "very serious." Dr. Paul Ngwakum, the regional health adviser for UNICEF in East and Southern Africa, said about 200,000 cases have been reported and more than 3,000 lives taken by the disease. Of the 10 countries he […]

todayJanuary 19, 2024

News

Ethiopia: Ambassadors Striving to Attract Investment, Promote Tourism

[ad_1] Addis Ababa — Ethiopian ambassadors are reportedly exerting efforts to further attract investment and promote the country's tourism potential. The ambassador stated that many investors are expressing interest in working in Ethiopia as a result of the lobbying and promotion they have been undertaking. Ethiopia's ambassador to Canada, Fitsum Arega said big and capable Canadian companies have the desire to develop and invest in exploiting gold and potash in […]

todayJanuary 19, 2024

News

Ethiopia: PM Abiy Says Devt of New Destinations Are Intended to Pave Way for More Private Sector Investments

[ad_1] Addis Ababa — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said the development of new tourism destinations in various parts of Ethiopia are intended to pave the way for more private sector investments in expanding destinations and services. The government of Ethiopia has been taking several measures to strengthen the tourism sector with a view to tapping the immense tourism potential of the nation. The sector is also one the five key […]

todayJanuary 19, 2024

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