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7-Eleven owner seeking to sell off part of stake in banking unit

[ad_1] Seven & I Holdings, the convenience-store operator facing a takeover approach from Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard, is exploring the sale of part of its stake in Seven Bank, people with knowledge of the matter said. The move is intended to show the retailer is willing to focus more on its core 7-Eleven business, said the people, asking not to be identified because the plans aren’t yet public. The bank, which […]

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Africa

UK hands sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius

[ad_1] The UK has announced it is giving up sovereignty of a remote but strategically important cluster of islands in the Indian Ocean after more than half a century.The deal – reached after years of negotiations - will see the UK hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius in a historic move.This includes the tropical atoll of Diego Garcia, used by the US government as a military base for its […]

todayOctober 3, 2024 1

Entertainment

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 rainy season and the beginning of the harvest, symbolizes gratitude, […]

todayOctober 3, 2024 2

Africa

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 linchpin of peace between Israel and Lebanon for almost two […]

todayOctober 3, 2024 2

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Africa

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 1

Africa

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, create youth employment, and ensure an equitable energy transition tailored […]

todayOctober 3, 2024 2

News

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 approach that led Cote d'Ivoire to victory on home soil. […]

todayOctober 3, 2024 1

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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 League. The DRC champions head to the continental showpiece under […]

todayOctober 3, 2024 5

Africa

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 Climate Change (IPCC) reports that temperatures have already increased by […]

todayOctober 3, 2024 4

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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 in the coastal city of Hurghada in Egypt on October […]

todayOctober 3, 2024 2

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