News Tanzania: Samia Embarks On Historic Visit to Norway [ad_1] Samia Suluhu Hassan has commenced a significant state visit to Norway, marking a pivotal moment in the diplomatic relations between the two nations. This visit, spanning February 13 and 14, has been extended by the gracious invitation of King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway, in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Tanzania and Norway. Notably, this marks the first Tanzanian state visit to Norway since 1976. The ceremonial proceedings commenced yesterday, February 13, with a […] todayFebruary 15, 2024 3
insert_link Africa Men’s conference: How some Kenyans mark Valentine’s Day [ad_1] Just before Valentine's Day, the self-proclaimed chairman of the men's conference, Stephen Letoo, who works as reporter for local station Citizen TV, shared an advisory directing "all women to pack their husbands' bags in full" for the conference and to expect them home on Sunday at the earliest. [ad_2] Source link todayFebruary 15, 2024 1
insert_link Japan Israeli family returns to Kfar Azza kibbutz after Oct. 7 attack [ad_1] KFAR AZZA, Israel – When Ayelet Khon moved back to the Kfar Azza kibbutz with her husband two months after the brutal Hamas-led attack of Oct. 7, the first thing she did was hang a string of rainbow-colored lights on the front patio.At night, when darkness drenches this community, the twinkling colors are the only lights visible."We are going to keep these lights on and never turn them off […] todayFebruary 15, 2024 1
News Nigeria: ‘I No Be Iwobi’, Sadiq Umar Warns Cyberbullies Over Afcon Loss [ad_1] Super Eagles and Real Sociedad forward, Sadiq Umar, has warned cyberbullies against trolling him following the Super Eagles' loss against Ivory Coast in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Umar stated that despite not playing at the tournament, he has been subjected to abuse from some persons after the game on Sunday. Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has been the subject of attacks from netizens who blamed him for the loss against hosts Cote d'Ivoire. The […] todayFebruary 15, 2024 2
insert_link Japan North Korea sending new batches of workers abroad: U.S. envoy [ad_1] Kim Jong Un has sent new batches of his workers overseas since relaxing pandemic border controls and launched a fresh crackdown on his people, according to the U.S. point person for North Korean human rights."What we’ve seen is that the human rights situation in North Korea has worsened,” Julie Turner, the State Department’s special envoy on the country’s human rights issues, told reporters Wednesday during a visit to Tokyo. […] todayFebruary 15, 2024 2
insert_link Africa Emilio Nsue: Equatorial Guinea suspend striker for ‘indiscipline’ at Afcon 2023 [ad_1] Equatorial Guinea striker Emilio Nsue has been suspended indefinitely by the country's football federation.The 34-year-old was allegedly involved in "several episodes of serious indiscipline" during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.Nsue finished as the top scorer at the finals, netting five goals in four outings as Equatorial Guinea were knocked out in the last 16.Meanwhile, National Thunder midfielder Iban Salvador has also been suspended.The Equatoguinean federation […] todayFebruary 15, 2024 2
insert_link Africa Dramatic rescue for doctor kidnapped in Chad [ad_1] Five days after being seized, a Polish doctor is saved despite the rescue helicopter coming under attack. [ad_2] Source link todayFebruary 15, 2024 2
insert_link Japan Sony Group lifts profit forecast, aims to list financial unit in 2025 [ad_1] Sony Group on Wednesday lifted its net profit forecast for the year ending March to ¥920 billion ($6.1 billion) from an earlier estimate of ¥880 billion thanks to its robust finance business and a weak yen, while announcing that a planned spinoff and the listing of its financial unit is scheduled for 2025.The sales projection for fiscal 2023, however, was lowered to ¥12.3 trillion from its November forecast of […] todayFebruary 14, 2024 2
insert_link Africa Nigeria ex-leader's signature forged to take $6m – aide [ad_1] A Nigerian court hears dramatic testimony in the corruption trial of the former central bank chief. [ad_2] Source link todayFebruary 14, 2024 1
Entertainment Nigeria: Four Years After, Music Company Eulogises Late Victor Olaiya [ad_1] The music legend dictated the pace of highlife music with his calm and ballad-like orchestration. On Tuesday, the Evergreen Musical Company eulogised late veteran trumpeter and highlife musician, Victor Olaiya, four years after his death. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the music legend died on 12 February 2020, at 89, after a brief illness. The Evergreen Musical Company is the biggest custodian of Nigeria's traditional music, ranging from highlife to Juju music, Apala, Fuji and many […] todayFebruary 14, 2024 2