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South Africa: Manchester Beckons for Gqeberha’s Football Prodigy

[ad_1] From the streets of Missionvale township in Gqeberha to the perfect pitches of Manchester in the UK, this is the inspiring story of rising football star Onke Mzozoyana. The 17-year-old, grade 11 pupil from Gelvandale High School hopes to catch the attention of international scouts when he takes part in the Manchester Easter International Cup in March this year. He started playing street football at the age of nine, […]

todayJanuary 12, 2024

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Nigeria: Another Super Eagles Striker Doubtful for Afcon Opener

[ad_1] Training at the Ecole De Police Abidjan on Thursday, the team exuded confidence despite the absence of three key players. The Super Eagles of Nigeria are intensifying preparations for their opening match at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, but injury clouds hang over the squad. Training at the Ecole De Police Abidjan on Thursday, the team exuded confidence despite the absence of three key players. While Kelechi Iheanacho […]

todayJanuary 12, 2024

Africa

Africa: Palestine – Nothing Can Justify Genocide, It’s Not the Time for Silence

[ad_1] Johannesburg — Far from the mayhem, destruction, and humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the South African government argued in the International Court of Justice in the Hague that it had an obligation and a right to bring a case to halt a genocide by the Israeli government and its military. The top legal team, composed of both South African and international human rights lawyers, spent over two and a half […]

todayJanuary 12, 2024

Africa

Africa: Where Does the International Criminal Court Stand On Charges of Mass Killings in Gaza?

[ad_1] United Nations — The continued devastation of Gaza by Israel has triggered widespread charges of war crimes, genocide, forced displacement, ethnic cleansing, starvation as a weapon of war and mass killings of civilians - over 22,000 at last count--compared to 1,200 killings by Hamas. These accusations have prompted growing demands for intervention by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, which has remained silent while its Prosecutor Karim […]

todayJanuary 12, 2024

Africa

Africa: Explainer – What Is the Genocide Convention?

[ad_1] South Africa has set out its case accusing Israel of violating the Genocide Convention, pointing to the current situation in the bombarded, besieged Gaza Strip, home to 2.3 million Palestinians. Filed with the Hague-based International Court of Justice (ICJ), a UN court, on 29 December, South Africa's case stated that Israel, particularly since 7 October, "has failed to prevent genocide and has failed to prosecute direct and overt incitement […]

todayJanuary 12, 2024

Africa

Africa: Long Covid – Damaged Mitochondria in Muscles Might Be Linked to Some of the Symptoms

[ad_1] It's estimated around 3% of people in the UK experience long COVID - persistent, long-lasting symptoms after a COVID-19 infection. Long COVID encompasses a range of health problems that can begin after even a mild COVID infection. Some of these symptoms include extreme fatigue, shortness of breath, muscle aches and loss of smell. For around 50% of long COVID sufferers, their symptoms also fit criteria for a diagnosis of […]

todayJanuary 12, 2024

News

Kenya: President Ruto Urges Kenyans Not to Allow Anyone to Derail Their Home Ownership Dreams

[ad_1] Nyandarua — President William Ruto has urged Kenyans not to allow anyone to derail their home ownership dreams. He said Kenyans can now contribute voluntarily to own decent homes, thanks to the affordable housing programme, a policy of government. "We will deliver thousands of housing units in various sites under the Nyandarua Affordable Housing Programme and create jobs for thousands of our youth in the county," President Ruto stated. […]

todayJanuary 12, 2024

Entertainment

Angola: Short Film Festival Pays Tribute to Director Abel Couto

[ad_1] Luanda — Filmmaker and director Abel Couto will be honored at the 5th edition of the Kianda International Short Film Festival (FESC-KIANDA), taking place from 18 to 26 of this month in Luanda. The director of FESC-KIANDA, Vânio de Almeida, said in a press conference that 36 short films will be screened at event, portraying various subjects of the country's reality. According to the official, the tribute is due […]

todayJanuary 12, 2024

Africa

Mobile Gambling Experience in South Africa: A Game-Changer for Casino Enthusiasts

[ad_1] The mobile gambling market in South Africa has not just grown; it has revolutionised how players interact with mobile casino gaming. This remarkable transformation is mainly due to the evolution of mobile technology and the widespread availability of high-speed internet nationwide. Today, South Africans are increasingly choosing their mobile devices as gateways to the thrilling world of online casino gaming, signifying a significant shift in the gaming landscape. Our […]

todayJanuary 12, 2024

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