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Africa: Horn of Africa – a Conflict Evolving Around Berbera Port

[ad_1] A new deal granting landlocked Ethiopia access to a seaport holds potential for a huge upheaval in the Horn of Africa. The breakaway region of Somaliland finds itself in a make-or-break situation. Under different circumstances, the kind of deal agreed between Ethiopia and the breakaway region of Somaliland would have been fairly straightforward. One country grants its landlocked neighbor access to a seaport and by extension to international trade […]

January 5, 2024

Entertainment

South Africa: Peter Magubane – Courageous Photographer Who Chronicled South Africa’s Struggle for Freedom

[ad_1] Peter Sexford Magubane, a courageous South African photographer whose images testify to both the iniquity of apartheid and the determination and devotion of those who brought about its demise, passed away at 91 years of age in early January 2024. Magubane leaves behind a vast archive of extraordinary images, many of which continue to be the signature images of some of the worst atrocities committed by the apartheid regime. […]

January 5, 2024

Japan

Rescue operations in quake-hit Ishikawa brace for bad weather

[ad_1] Rescuers in Ishikawa Prefecture are bracing for more bad weather this weekend as they race to find survivors of Monday’s earthquake.Rain and snow is expected in the area, complicating rescue efforts as well increasing the likelihood of landslides. The temperature is expected to stay in the single digits, with authorities issuing hypothermia warnings.Poor weather conditions have already hindered efforts to find those still buried under collapsed buildings. [ad_2] Source […]

January 5, 2024

Entertainment

Angolan Musician Rui Mingas Has Died

[ad_1] Luanda — Angolan musician and composer Rui Mingas died on Thursday in Lisbon (Portugal), at the age of 84, victim of illness. Rui Mingas was born on May 12, 1939, having distinguished himself in his youth, in athletics, particularly in the high jump and the 110-meter hurdles in Angola and Portugal. His political conduct as an active MPLA militant led him to compose poems by Angolan nationalists such as […]

January 5, 2024

Entertainment

Kenya: Tiktok Chef Sueh Owino Lands Deal With Odibets

[ad_1] Nairobi — Sueh Owino, one of the emerging young Kenyan content creators and popular on Tiktok for her cooking skills, has landed a deal with Odibets. Owino, who is popular for 'cooking for my husband' videos, will now spearhead Odibets January campaign dubbed 'Suehluhisha Njaanuary na Odibets App.' As part of the promotion, the betting firm will be rewarding punters with Sh1000 daily bonus. For a chance to be […]

January 5, 2024

Japan

South Korea evacuates islands after North fires artillery nearby

[ad_1] SEOUL – North Korea fired more than 200 artillery rounds into the sea on Friday near a tensely defended maritime border with South Korea, a military official said, while residents of two South Korean islands were ordered to evacuate due to an unknown "situation."The defense ministry would not confirm if the order was prompted by the North's artillery firing or South Korean drills in response.However, a text message sent […]

January 5, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: Veteran Yoruba Actor Olofa Ina Is Dead

[ad_1] On Thursday, actor Olofa Ina's2 death was announced by his colleagues on Instagram. Veteran Yoruba actor Deji Aderemi, popularly known as Olofa Ina, is dead. Olofa Ina, 73, passed away on Thursday. His death was announced by film producer and Chief Executive Officer of Best of Nollywood (BON), Seun Oloketuyi, actor Saidi Balogun and others on Instagram. The actor, whose cause of death is unknown, died in his hometown […]

January 5, 2024

Africa

Africa: AU Calls for Calm to De-Escalate Simmering Tension Between Ethiopia and Somalia

[ad_1] The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Amb. Moussa Faki Mahamat, has called for calm and mutual respect to de-escalate the simmering tension between the governments of Ethiopia and Somalia, following the signing of a port access deal between the former and Somaliland. Somaliland is an unrecognised state in the Horn of Africa, recognised internationally as de jure part of Somalia. The Chairperson of the African Union Commission made […]

January 5, 2024

Japan

The world’s next big carbon capture challenge? Figuring out how to use it

[ad_1] Carbon capture is having a moment. Companies such as Chevron are building technology to capture carbon dioxide from smokestacks while others such as Microsoft are investing in startups working to yank the greenhouse gas out of the air directly. Governments and climate activists are pressing companies to eliminate their emissions, but there’s doubt whether solar, wind and batteries can do so alone. The United States, in particular, has focused […]

January 5, 2024

News

Nigerians Scramble for Alternatives As DStv Confirms Afcon 2023 Blackout

[ad_1] While CAF is buoyant to have secured a substantial deal with New World TV for both free-to-air and pay-TV rights across sub-Saharan Africa, many feel navigating the unfamiliar landscape may be a challenge. On Tuesday, Nigerian football enthusiasts and many others across Africa received disheartening news as SuperSport, the preferred sports channel for many DStv subscribers, revealed its inability to air the much-anticipated 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). […]

January 5, 2024