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Africa: VOA Exclusive – Africom Chief On Threats, Way Forward for Us Military in Africa

[ad_1] Pentagon — U.S. Africa Command chief Gen. Michael Langley is starting to reshape the U.S. military presence on the continent following the U.S. military withdrawal from Niger. Uncertainty about the next phase of the counter-terror fight in West Africa stems from America's lost access to two critical counter-terror bases in Niger. In the east, international participants and troop numbers for the new African Union Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) have yet to be finalized less than three months before the […]

todayOctober 3, 2024 2

Entertainment

Uganda: Ithuba Uganda Wins Big At African Marketing Confederation Awards 2024

[ad_1] Kampala — ITHUBA Uganda, the official operator of the Uganda National Lottery, has won three prestigious awards at the African Marketing Confederation Awards 2024 held in Mombasa, Kenya at the weekend. The company's innovative "Billionz Zizino" thematic campaign was recognized for its creativity and effectiveness, reinforcing ITHUBA Uganda's commitment to engaging with its audience. The awards celebrated the top marketing teams and brands from across Africa. Michelle Van Trotsenburg, Head of Marketing and Corporate Affairs at ITHUBA Uganda, expressed […]

todayOctober 2, 2024 2

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Marinos put ACL campaign back on track with Ulsan thrashing

[ad_1] Hong Kong – Yokohama F. Marinos bounced back from an opening day humiliation to hand Ulsan HD of South Korea a 4-0 thumping in Japan on Wednesday to put their Asian Champions League Elite campaign back on track.Yokohama, runner-up in last season's campaign, had been handed a 7-3 thrashing by Gwangju FC in its first game of the current competition but made amends with goals from Kota Watanabe, Takuma […]

todayOctober 2, 2024 2

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Nigerian sports betting shops shut by Islamic police

[ad_1] Islamic police in Nigeria’s northern city of Kano have started closing down sports betting shops, which they say are operating illegally.“As you know betting is forbidden in Islam,” Mujahid Aminudeen, deputy chief of the Sharia police force, known as the Hisbah, told the BBC.The crackdown was prompted by complaints from community leaders and parents, worried about the growing number of gambling addicts, he said.On the first day of raids, […]

todayOctober 2, 2024 1

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Aliou Cisse: Senegal part company with 2021 Afcon-winning coach

[ad_1] Aliou Cisse has been relieved of his position as Senegal coach after nine and a half years in charge of the Teranga Lions.The 48-year-old guided the West Africans to their first continental title, winning the delayed 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in February 2022.Although his previous contract ended in August, he remained in charge for Senegal's two 2025 Afcon qualifiers last month, a 1-1 draw with Burkina Faso […]

todayOctober 2, 2024 2

Entertainment

Nigeria: NNS Delta Donates Slashers, Generating Set, Books, Others to Schools in Delta LG

[ad_1] Warri — The Nigerian Navy Ship Delta (NNS Delta) has donated several items including slasher machines for cutting grass to three selected primary schools in Warri in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State. The items donated to the beneficiary schools were submersible pumping machines, overhead tanks, generating set, overhead tanks, desks, white boards and markers, exercise books for pupils and jotters for teachers. The beneficiaries were Nana Primary School, Ikengbuwa Primary School and Ogiame Primary School, all […]

todayOctober 2, 2024 1

Entertainment

Nigeria: Rosie Young Unveils First Bridal Collection

[ad_1] Rosie Young, the rising Nigerian women's fashion brand renowned for its elegant bespoke and ready-to-wear designs, has announced the launch of its debut bridal line, The Yadah Bridal Collection. According to the company, rooted in gratitude and spiritual inspiration, this collection embodies the essence of love, faith, and the deeply personal journey each bride embarks on. It explained that the collection's name, Yadah, comes from the Hebrew word for "giving thanks" and is a heartfelt expression of gratitude from […]

todayOctober 2, 2024 2

News

Kenya: President Ruto Defends Planned JKIA Lease to Adani Group to Boost Tourism

[ad_1] Nairobi Kenya — President William Ruto has defended plans to lease Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to Indian company Adani Group for renovations and expansion, aiming to enhance Kenya's capacity to attract 5 million tourists by 2027. Speaking at the Magical Kenya Travel Expo 2024 at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi, Ruto emphasized Kenya's position as a premier tourist destination, making the proposed airport revamp a top priority. "We want to have five million tourists, and that's why we need […]

todayOctober 2, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: Wizkid Reignites Feud With Davido, Calls His Music ‘Trash’

[ad_1] Nigerian music sensation Ayodeji Balogun popularly known as Wizkid has thrown a swipe at fellow singer David Adeleke, popularly called Davido, sparking a fresh war of words on social media. Drama unfolded on social media after Davido teased a snippet of his first single for 2024 on Tuesday. LEADERSHIP gathered that Wizkid had also planned to release the first track of his highly anticipated "Morayo" album on the same day. Davido's associate, Kayode Yajaur, popularly known as Black Tycoone, […]

todayOctober 2, 2024 2

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Japan

South Korea’s Yoon, Japan’s Ishiba agree to continue ‘shuttle diplomacy’

[ad_1] Newly minted Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol on Wednesday agreed to keep “shuttle diplomacy” between the two neighbors alive, with the two pledging to continue work to maintain ties, a day after Ishiba took office. In his first phone call with the South Korean leader, Ishiba stressed the importance of the two countries’ maintaining close communications, including via shuttle diplomacy — a crucial mechanism […]

todayOctober 2, 2024 2

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