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South Africa: Oscar Pistorius released from jail on parole

[ad_1] South African Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius has been released from jail nearly 11 years after killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. He walked free on Friday after being granted parole last November haven served nine years for the crime which he was convicted of. South African authorities have said confirmed that Pistorius is now back home from jail. “The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) is able to confirm that Oscar Pistorius is a […]

todayJanuary 5, 2024

Africa

Africa: AU Appeals for Calm in Ethiopia-Somalia Row

[ad_1] The African Union on Thursday joined the United States in appealing for calm in the Horn of Africa after regional tensions soared following a contested deal between Ethiopia and the breakaway region of Somaliland. Somalia has vowed to defend its territory after Monday's agreement, which it described as an "aggression" and a "blatant assault" on its sovereignty by neighbouring Ethiopia. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) gives landlocked Ethiopia, Africa's second-most populous country, long-desired access to the Red Sea through […]

todayJanuary 5, 2024

News

West Africa: Why Are Rwandan Clubs Turning to West African Transfer Market?

[ad_1] Rayon Sports recently completed the signing of Senegalese striker Alon Paul Gomis. The club also has in their ranks Guinean Alsény Camara and coach Muhammad Wade from Mauritania. That is not all, Cameroonian Yvan Marcel Dikoume Kouathe plays for Muhazi United and Ghanaian striker Peter Agblevor has crossed over from Musanze FC to Police FC. Nigerian Frank Onyeabor Chukwuebuka is plying his trade at Sunrise FC while his country Victor Mbaoma and Cameroon duo Apam Assongue and Salomon Bindjeme […]

todayJanuary 5, 2024

Entertainment

Rwanda: Gospel Artiste Tonzi Launches Album ‘Respect’

[ad_1] Clementine Uwitonze, popularly known as Tonzi, one of the pioneers of modern gospel music in Rwanda on January 4, launched her ninth album dubbed 'Respect' making her the Rwanda's first praise and worship singer to have achieved such a remarkable milestone in Rwanda's history. This album consists of 15 songs, featuring tracks like 'Respect' named after the album, 'Nshobozwa' ft. Gerald M., 'Merci', 'Warabikoze', 'Umbeshejeho', 'Uwirata', 'Nimeonja', 'Ndashima' ft. renowned Gakondo singer Jean Marie Muyango, 'Niyo', 'Unyitaho' ft. Joshua […]

todayJanuary 5, 2024

Africa

Africa: Flagship Economic Report Highlights Why Global Cooperation Is Key

[ad_1] The UN's World Economic Situation and Prospects report for 2024 projects a slowdown in global growth from an estimated 2.7 per cent in 2023 to 2.4 per cent in 2024. The flagship forecast launched in New York on Thursday indicates that last year's stronger-than-expected GDP growth coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic masked short-term risks and structural vulnerabilities in the world economy. The sombre short-term outlook is based on persistently high interest rates, further escalation of conflicts, sluggish international […]

todayJanuary 5, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: Funke Akindele’s ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ Hits N1 Billion Mark At Box Office

[ad_1] The movie was released in cinemas on 15 December 2023. Funke Akindele's 'A Tribe Called Judah' has become the first Nollywood film to surpass N1 billion at the box office. Akindele produced and directed the film, while Adeoluwa Owu co-directed. FilmHouse Group announced this in a statement on Thursday, They say the historic feat marks a significant milestone in the Nigerian film industry and showcases the global appeal and strength of local productions at the cinema. "Akindele's film has […]

todayJanuary 5, 2024

News

Nigeria: Mikel Obi Reveals Role He’ll Like to Take With Super Eagles

[ad_1] Mikel Obi, former captain of the Super Eagles, has revealed his desire to be involved with the Super Eagles in the future, but envisions a role other than coaching. Mikel Obi, the former captain of the Super Eagles, has revealed his desire to be involved with the Super Eagles in the future, but envisions a role other than coaching. The 36-year-old stated in an interview with CNN on Wednesday that he would prefer to 'fix things' from the top. […]

todayJanuary 5, 2024

News

Nigeria: Aruna Quadri Loses Quarterfinal Match, Out of World Table Tennis Finals

[ad_1] Many believe that although Aruna Quadri is returning home, he gave a good account of himself at the tournament. Nigeria's highest-ranked table tennis player, Aruna Quadri, has exited the World Table Tennis Men's finals in Doha following a 0-3 (6-11 9-11 4-11) defeat to World number one, Zhendong Fan. The quarterfinal game at the Lusail Sports Arena on Thursday saw the Chinese dominating the game. Aruna Quadri, the World number 16, came close in the second set but Zhendong […]

todayJanuary 5, 2024

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