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Africa: Senegal, Sierra Leone Become First Two Nations to Qualify for TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations 2025

[ad_1] Reigning champions of the TotalEnergies CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations, Senegal will be joined by Sierra Leone as the two representatives of the WAFU A Zone in next year's TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations finals. Senegal were crowned champions of WAFU A Qualifiers after overcoming Sierra Leonne 2-0 in the finals held in Liberia. By virtue of being finalists, both Senegal and Sierra Leone gained automatic qualification to the continental finals set to be held next […]

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Africa

Africa: A Critical Analysis of the UN’s Pact for the Future and Its Impact On Africa

[ad_1] The adoption of the United Nations' "Pact for the Future" is a landmark moment in global governance, signalling an ambitious vision to address a range of interlinked crises from climate change to inequality. The pact, which sets out a framework for enhanced global cooperation and resilience, holds particular significance for Africa. With its young, rapidly growing population and vast untapped potential, the continent stands at a crossroads. The decisions taken today could shape Africa's trajectory for decades to come, […]

todayOctober 1, 2024 2

Entertainment

South Africa: Cape Town Museum Offers a Window Into Life As a Migrant Worker Under Apartheid

[ad_1] The Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum has the last preserved migrant labour hostel The Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum commemorates thousands of migrant workers who lived in hostels. Next to the museum is Hostel 33, built in the 1960s to accommodate single working men and control their movements. The buildings tell the stories of the men who came from the Eastern Cape to work mostly in construction and in the city's factories. Buildings with many small rooms, each with narrow single […]

todayOctober 1, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: UN Agencies Urge Security Council to Stop ‘Mass Graves for Migrants’

[ad_1] Action is needed now to stop the Sahara Desert and Mediterranean Sea from "becoming mass graves for migrants", two UN agencies warned the Security Council on Monday. "The scale of this tragedy, its impact on survivors, families and communities and the frequency with which we witness deaths in transit constitute an intolerable and utterly soluble, humanitarian crisis," said Pär Liljert, director of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Office to the UN, referring to one of the world's most […]

todayOctober 1, 2024 2

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Kenya: Deputy president faces impeachment vote in parliament

[ad_1] Kenya’s deputy president Rigathi Gachagua is facing an impeachment proceeding with a vote likely to take place on Tuesday. Lawmakers plan to launch the impeachment proceedings against Gachagua who is accused of undermining the government. This could further worsen the current crisis within the Kenyan government triggered by months of unrest and protests by young people. The protests were over a disputed finance bill, forcing President Ruto to shelve […]

todayOctober 1, 2024 2

Entertainment

Nigeria: Why We Dropped Money Laundering Charges Against Bobrisky – EFCC

[ad_1] Bobrisky had alleged in a viral video that he offered N15 million as a bribe to some unnamed EFCC officers to drop money laundering charges against him. On Monday, Bilikisu Bala, an EFCC prosecutor, reportedly told a Joint Committee of the House of Representatives that charges of money laundering dropped in the trial of Idris Okuneye (a.k.a. Bobrisky) were lawful and in compliance with the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, (ACJA). The committee is investigating corruption allegations against some […]

todayOctober 1, 2024 1

Entertainment

Nigeria: N15m Bribery – Bobrisky Absent As VDM, Adeyanju, Appear Before House of Reps

[ad_1] Bobrisky, the central figure of the case, was conspicuously absent from the hearing; his lawyer appeared on his behalf, claiming his client's absence due to illness. On Monday, the House of Representatives initiated an investigation into the alleged N15 million bribery of the controversial cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky. The hearing, held by the House Committees on Financial Crimes and Reformatory Institutions, began around 2:05 p.m. following the arrival of Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, and his […]

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Tokaido Shinkansen marks 60th anniversary

[ad_1] The Tokaido Shinkansen marked its 60th anniversary on Tuesday, with a commemorative ceremony at Tokyo Station by Central Japan Railway (JR Tokai) to send off the first train of the day.Nine officials, including JR Tokai President Shunsuke Niwa and Stationmaster Katsuyuki Wachi, were in attendance, as crowds of train enthusiasts watched the 6:00 a.m. departure of the Nozomi No. 1 bound for Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture.Speaking at the […]

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African students in Beirut faced with dilemma

[ad_1] Sharon Atyang Sharon Atyang from Uganda is in the final year of her master's degree in BeirutFarai Makamba, a 27-year-old student from Zimbabwe, used to keep his university books on his desk at home in Beirut.Now they’ve been replaced by his passport, travel documents, and cash.“I have a plan for myself in case I need to leave urgently,” he says.Mr Makamba, whose name we have changed to protect his […]

todayOctober 1, 2024 3

News

Liberia: Senator Jonathan Sogbie Announces Big Plans to Revitalize Invincible Eleven Football Club

[ad_1] Monrovia — River Gee County Senator Jonathan Boycharles Sogbie, the incoming President of Invincible Eleven (IE), has outlined several plans aimed at institutionalizing the club, which is the oldest in Liberia. The former IE striker, who rose to prominence in Liberia through his time at the club, believes now is the right time to give back to the team. IE is currently one of the least successful in the local league in many respects. "I have gained prominence in […]

todayOctober 1, 2024 2

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