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Africa: Cancer Care in Africa – Translations of Key Words Convey Fear and Need to Change

[ad_1] Language can give people the power to take an active part in their own healthcare, or it can create barriers. Effective communication raises awareness about diseases and is key to delivering good care to patients. Yet in many African settings, this aspect of care is often overlooked. Take cancer, for example. Understanding how cancer is discussed in various languages and cultural contexts is crucial. Better communication about the disease can reduce fear and stigma, improve patient outcomes and promote […]

todayOctober 29, 2024

Entertainment

South Africa: Coloured South Africans Are All but Erased From History Textbooks – I Asked Learners How That Makes Them Feel

[ad_1] South African singer-songwriter Tyla made history in February 2024 when she won the inaugural Grammy for Best African Music Performance. Her win was celebrated at home. But the 22-year-old sparked controversy in the US by referring to herself as "Coloured". There, the word is a slur dating back to the Jim Crow era, when state and local laws enforced racial discrimination against African Americans. In South Africa it has a very different meaning - and, by claiming her Coloured […]

todayOctober 29, 2024

Africa

Africa: Mudi Africa At 30 – From Grass to Glory, By Dele Sobowale

[ad_1] "Against excellence in another [person], there is no way of defending ourselves except love." Johann Goethe, VBQ, p 51. This is the third time I have fallen in love with an artist/philosopher long before meeting him. The first and ever abiding one was Uncle Sam; the second ever green Victor Attah. This one coming so late in the day is God's parting gift to me, and on the way out. I have only felt so happy about meeting a […]

todayOctober 29, 2024

News

Nigeria: U17wwc – Nigeria Dumped Out After 0-2 Loss to USA in Quarter-Final

[ad_1] Nigeria's journey in this year's FIFA U17 Women's World Cup came to an end on Saturday night, as the United States scored a goal in each half, eliminating the 2022 bronze medalists from the tournament held in the Dominican Republic. Coach Bankole Olowookere faced significant challenges when three of his starting players were injured within the first 45 minutes. Forward Blessing Ifitezue was the first to be forced off, replaced by Peace Effiong. Shortly after, left back Onyedikachi Ekezie […]

todayOctober 29, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: I Didn’t Like Dorobucci, Eminado Songs Before Their Release – Tiwa Savage

[ad_1] Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage has revealed how she hated two of her songs recommended by her then manager, which gave her hit records. The singer made this known in a recent interview on Cool FM where she disclosed that two of her hit songs, titled 'Eminado' and 'Dorobucci,' were songs she never liked. However, she claimed Don Jazzy insisted she put the songs out because, according to her, he claimed they were what Nigerians wanted, which then became a […]

todayOctober 29, 2024

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Malawi politician accused of plotting to kill president

[ad_1] A leading member of Malawi’s opposition has been charged with plotting to kill the country's President, Lazarus Chakwera.Patricia Kaliati, Secretary-General of the UTM party, was arrested last week on suspicion of "conspiring with others to commit a serious offence".Appearing on Monday at a court in Malawi's capital, Lilongwe, the 57-year-old did not speak. But her lawyer argued that the politician maintained her innocence, local media reports.Few details of the […]

todayOctober 29, 2024

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Attack on Chad military base kills 40 soldiers

[ad_1] At least 40 Chadian soldiers have been killed after their base was attacked on Sunday evening, the presidency says.President Mahamat Déby has ordered a counter-mission to track down the culprits, according to a statement from his office.The attack reportedly happened on an island called Barkaram, in a vast marshy region that was once covered by the waters of Lake Chad before its dramatic shrinking in recent decades.No suspects for […]

todayOctober 28, 2024

News

West Africa: Moghalu Scores for Nigeria

[ad_1] Those in search of the human asset to help salvage our country have one major place to look these days: the departure lounge of the international airports. Some of the best minds of the nation are either on their way out of the country to assume leading positions or are returning to their international duty posts in major centres of the world. Hardly any day goes by without an outstanding Nigerian making the headline in some newspaper somewhere in […]

todayOctober 28, 2024

News

Nigeria/Libya: Ekong Excited As CAF Awards Nigeria Three Points, Fines Libya $50,000

[ad_1] Femi Solaja Super Eagles on field Captain, William Troost-Ekong, is excited that the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has ruled in favour of Nigeria in the botched AFCON 2025 qualifying match in Libya two weeks ago. The African football ruling body, CAF's Disciplinary Committee awarded Nigeria three points and three goals after the Libyans aborted the Match-day 4 encounter scheduled for October 15 in Benina, Benghazi after holding Super Eagles and their officials hostage in an abandoned airport for […]

todayOctober 28, 2024

News

Nigeria: Lagos Women Run Organisers Plan Big for Expo

[ad_1] The organisers of the annual Lagos Women Run are looking beyond the November 9 date for the event. There are other programmes lined up for women to benefit from between November 1 and the day of the race, November 9th. The coordinator of the project, Tayo Popoola, stated that many other activities have been lined up for women to benefit from. Popoola said: "The one-week empowerment and Skill program will start from November 1, 2024 and it includes an […]

todayOctober 28, 2024

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