News Kenya: Tatu City Unveils Free Outdoor Gym As Fitness Hub [ad_1] Tatu City has launched one of Kenya's largest outdoor gyms, open to the public at no cost. Located in City Park near Unity Homes, the 5,000-acre development offers residents and visitors a fitness hub equipped with advanced workout machines such as sky steppers, health walkers, and rowers. The facility includes a children's play area, making it a family-friendly destination for leisure and wellness. Angela Muthoga, Events and Sustainability Manager at Tatu City, described the gym as a space for […] todayOctober 30, 2024 1
insert_link Africa The Eritrean cyclists in pursuit of Biniam Girmay and Tour de France history [ad_1] Teklemariam is proud to be a member of Asbeco, the club where Girmay began his career before receiving a scholarship from the International Cycling Union (UCI)."Biniam is a talented rider who has achieved things no African cyclist ever has," he said."It excites me that he rode for the same club where I'm training now."Teklemariam is coached by Yonas Zekarias, who also worked with Girmay during his early years.He sees […] todayOctober 30, 2024 1
News Libya/Nigeria: CAF and the Botched Libya-Nigeria Match [ad_1] The CAF punitive decision holds lessons for all We commend the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) for safeguarding its integrity by finding Libya liable of a serious breach in the botched AFCON 2025 Match qualifier with Nigeria. The Libya Football Federation (LFF), according to CAF, contravened Article 31 of the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) Regulations as well as Articles 82 and 151 of the CAF Disciplinary Code. CAF then awarded three goals and three points to Nigeria and […] todayOctober 30, 2024 2
insert_link Africa Miss Rwanda Divine Muheto arrested after drink-driving accident [ad_1] A beauty queen in Rwanda has been arrested for drink-driving and driving without a licence.Police said Divine Muheto, who won the most recent Miss Rwanda beauty pageant, had damaged "infrastructure" and then fled the scene. The statement does not say whether anybody was hurt in the incident.It is not the first time the 21-year-old has driven under the influence of alcohol, police in the East African country added.Ms Muheto […] todayOctober 30, 2024 3
News Nigeria: Ademola Lookman Listed 14th in Ballon d’Or Ranking [ad_1] Nigeria's nominee, Ademola Lookman, who was listed overall 14th in this year's Ballon d'Or, has said he has never been far away from his Nigerian roots even though he was born in South London and also played for England at various age-grade levels. "I've always been a Nigerian man," he said. Lookman who looked dapper in his black suit at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris, France last night, insisted he has always been in touch with his people. […] todayOctober 30, 2024 1
Entertainment Nigeria: Police Dismiss, Arraign Officer Who Killed Enugu Ogene Musician [ad_1] Enugu — The Nigeria Police yesterday arraigned before a Chief Magistrate's Court, a Police Inspector, Joseph Ozonwanji, formerly of the Anti-Cultism Police Squad, Enugu, for the murder of an Igbo Ogene musician, Okezie Mba, popularly known as Igbo-Jah, last weekend. His arraignment followed his orderly room trial and approval of his dismissal and arraignment by the Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police in charge of Zone 13, Godwin Aghaulor. The police prosecution was led by the Officer-in-Charge of the […] todayOctober 30, 2024 2
insert_link Africa South Africa to strip beauty queen of ID documents [ad_1] Beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina, who has been at the centre of a fierce nationality row, is to be stripped of her South African identity and travel documents.The Department of Home Affairs began investigating her case after she became a finalist in the Miss South Africa pageant, but faced criticism as people questioned her eligibility to compete because her mother has Mozambican roots and her father is Nigerian.She withdrew from […] todayOctober 30, 2024 1
Africa Africa Bringing More Youth to the Forefront in the Efforts to Ensure Food Security [ad_1] Food security, as defined by the World Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), is achieved when all individual citizens in a country possess the financial means and access to sufficient, healthy, and nutritious food necessary for leading an active and healthy life. Unfortunately, when it comes to the reality on the ground, in most cases, it falters greatly from this ideal. A World Food Organization report states that over 800 million people globally experience food shortages or insecurity. Furthermore, around […] todayOctober 30, 2024 2
News Rwanda: Handball – Rwanda U20 to Face Congo in Continental Tournament Opener [ad_1] Rwanda U20 will take on Congo Brazzaville in the opening match of the IHF Trophy Africa Continental phase, scheduled for November 2-6 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Rwanda and Congo Brazzaville are pooled in Group A alongside Guinea, Zimbabwe, and Réunion. François Xavier Ngarambe's team is aiming for continental success after lifting the Zone 5 title with a thrilling 26-25 victory over Uganda in May. According fixtures released on October 29, giving Rwanda will open the tournament against Congo on […] todayOctober 30, 2024 2
Africa Africa: Bringing Research to Life – From Hypotheses to Policies [ad_1] At Malaria Consortium, we want our research to make a difference. It's why attending international conferences such as the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene (ASTMH) is an important part of our calendar. Undertaking quality research to inform the most contextually appropriate and effective programmes is fundamental to the way we operate. Sharing our evidence means its value can be multiplied -- contributing to more lives saved and improved health for communities. Held this […] todayOctober 30, 2024 1