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Ngannou vs Ferreira: Ngannou stops heavyweight in first round of MMA return at PFL Super Fights

[ad_1] In the co-main event, Brazil's Cris Cyborg beat compatriot Larissa Pacheco by unanimous decision in a gruelling back-and-forth contest.In a fight where momentum changed multiple times, Cyborg, 39, was the more aggressive as she cemented her legacy as one of the best female MMA fighters in history.The bout was billed as a champion versus champion contest, with Cyborg the reigning Bellator featherweight title holder and Pacheco winning the 2023 […]

todayOctober 20, 2024

Africa

Mozambique opposition lawyer and party official shot dead

[ad_1] The lawyer for a prominent Mozambique opposition figure has been shot dead in the capital, Maputo, along with an official from the same party. Elvino Dias was the attorney for Venâncio Mondlane, who ran for president of Mozambique representing political party Podemos in an election 10 days ago.Dias died with fellow Podemos official Paulo Guambe when gunmen attacked their car."They were brutally assassinated [in a] cold-blooded murder," said local […]

todayOctober 20, 2024

Africa

British national and several Turkish citizens abducted in Kenya

[ad_1] IMAGE SUPPLIEDNecdet Seyitoğlu lived in the UK for 18 years before moving to KenyaA British national has told the BBC that he and several Turkish citizens were abducted in the Kenyan capital Nairobi by masked men on Friday, with four of the Turkish citizens still missing.Necdet Seyitoğlu, who lived in the UK for 18 years before moving to Kenya two years ago, said he was released after eight hours […]

todayOctober 19, 2024

Africa

Why African leaders like Cameroon’s President Paul Biya hides his health

[ad_1] AFPCameroon's President Paul Biya has been in power since 1982Rumours of ill-health have engulfed two African presidents in recent weeks, sparking contrasting responses and exposing how the wellbeing of leaders is often treated as a state secret.It started with Cameroon's President Paul Biya, 91, whose ministers denied that he was sick, insisting he was in “excellent health”. However, the media in Cameroon was then banned from reporting on his […]

todayOctober 19, 2024

Africa

Ivory Coast student unions banned after murder scandal

[ad_1] All student unions in Ivory Coast are being shut down, the government has announced, after the killing of two students which is being blamed on the powerful Student and School Federation (Fesci).Several Fesci members have been arrested in connection with the murders of Khalifa Diomandé and Zigui Mars Aubin Déagoué, which took place in August and September. An underground tunnel used for torturing people and a brothel were found […]

todayOctober 19, 2024

Africa

Africa: Angola Committed to Secure Stability in Africa

[ad_1] Luanda — Angola has said it is committed to prevent and aid sort out conflicts through diplomatic initiatives, with international and regional partners to guarantee security, stability and development in Africa, the country's president João Lourenço said Friday. The Angolan Head of State made the statement at the opening of the High Level Forum of Women of the Great Lakes Region taking place in Luanda, underscoring that his country […]

todayOctober 19, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Lady Chevrons, Us Face Off in Series Opener

[ad_1] The stage is set for the first One Day International (ODI) match between Zimbabwe and the United States of America (USA) at Harare Sports Club today. The Lady Chevrons and USA are set to face off in a five-match ODI series that will run until October 28. Zimbabwe women were last in action last month during the Capricorn Eagles Tri-Series against Namibia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in […]

todayOctober 19, 2024

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Zimbabwe: More Than a Simple Sparring Match

[ad_1] There is a fairly good chance that Zimbabwe could host the Barthes Trophy again sooner rather than later. The Zimbabwe Rugby Union are reportedly working on a possible bid for the 2025 edition, much to the delight of Zimbabwe Under-20 rugby coach Shaun De Souza. The Junior Sables gaffer would love to get the opportunity to atone for the home loss to Kenya in the final earlier this year […]

todayOctober 19, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Choosing the Best Goat Housing . . . Balancing Safety, Comfort and Cost

[ad_1] Somewhere in the rugged and picturesque village of Nyamaropa, Nyanga, nestled in the heart of Zimbabwe's Eastern Highlands, old Saunyama sits with a faraway look in his eyes as he recalls a fateful day that still haunts him. It was the day he lost half his valued goat herd to a ravenous and marauding hyena. The goats had been kept in a flimsy wooden shelter that was no match […]

todayOctober 19, 2024

News

Zimbabwe: Troutbeck Resort, the Gem of Nyanga

[ad_1] If you have not been to Troutbeck Resort in Nyanga, you have not been anywhere meaningful in the world. Troutbeck Resort in Nyanga, is home away from home and gives every discerning tourist that much needed ambiance of the Eastern Highlands. Surrounded by high mountain heath, cascading waterfalls, grey rocks and rivers chatting with crystal clear waters, the resort run by African Sun, is also known for it cool […]

todayOctober 19, 2024

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