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Nigeria: Adesua, Banky W Set to Welcome Second Child

[ad_1] Banky W and Adesua welcomed the birth of their first child, Zaiah, in 2021 after a four-year wait. Actress Adesua Etomi and her husband, R&B singer Olubankole Wellington, known as Banky W, are expecting their second child, sparking joyous celebrations among fans and well-wishers. The 36-year-old actress shared the news in an Instagram post on Monday, accompanied by photos from her maternity photoshoot. Adesua's caption, adorned with love emojis, beautifully conveyed the couple's journey from their initial union to […]

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Zimbabwe: European Film Festival Lights Up Mbare Art Space

[ad_1] The European Film Festival, held at Mbare Art Space, is making waves as a unique platform for cultural exchange, blending European, African, and local Zimbabwean films. According to Alex Gwaze, one of the coordinators and curator of the Input Conference, the festival is about more than just showcasing films--it's about building connections across continents and cultures. "We're trying to create massive connections, not just between Europe and Zimbabwe, but Europe and Africa," Gwaze said. He highlighted that while the […]

todayOctober 15, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: Urgent Education Reform Key to Unlocking Faster, More Inclusive Growth in Africa

[ad_1] Washington — Despite signs of a fragile economic recovery, Sub-Saharan Africa, remains stuck in "low gear" with a large youth population at risk of being left behind. According to the latest edition of Africa's Pulse, the World Bank's twice-yearly regional economic update released on October 14, two factors are critical to jumpstart inclusive growth: stabilizing economies and transforming education to equip the region's growing workforce with stronger foundational skills and market relevant expertise. The report, which is in its […]

todayOctober 15, 2024 2

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Emperor and Empress visit Gifu for cultural festivals

[ad_1] Gifu – Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on Monday traveled to Gifu Prefecture by bullet train to attend the opening ceremony of national cultural festivals. The imperial couple arrived at Gifu-Hashima Station just before noon. They waved and smiled at citizens who gathered at the station. The emperor and the empress attended the opening ceremony of the 39th National Cultural Festival and the 24th National Arts and Culture Festival […]

todayOctober 15, 2024 2

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BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year 2024: Voting open with winner announced on 26 November

[ad_1] Voting for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2024 is open.Fans from across the world can vote for their favourite from the five-player shortlist of Barbra Banda, Aitana Bonmati, Naomi Girma, Caroline Graham Hansen, Sophia Smith.The award was first given out in 2015, making this its 10th year.Voting closes at 09:00 GMT on Monday, 28 October 2024 and the winner will be announced on Tuesday, 26 November on […]

todayOctober 15, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: KQ Expands Flights to New York and Africa Routes

[ad_1] Kenya Airways has increased its international flight frequencies, introducing additional day and night flights to various destinations including New York, as the airline seeks to cater to rising demand during the peak holiday season. The national carrier has announced two more weekly night flights to the US, seven new flights to Zanzibar, and further expansion across several African and international routes. Starting from December 5, 2024, Kenya Airways will offer two additional flights per week from Nairobi to New […]

todayOctober 15, 2024 1

Africa

Africa: How Mpox Anti-Vaxx Conspiracies Target and Stigmatise LGBTQ+ People

[ad_1] According to some conspiracy theorists posting on alternative, uncensored social media networks, Mpox is another "scamdemic", created by a powerful elite to cull populations and generate profit for "big pharma". According to these social media users, anyone who takes the Mpox vaccine inevitably faces heart attack and death. Other Mpox conspiracies target hate at LGBTQ+ people. Through my PhD research into anti-vaccination misinformation, I've collected thousands of social media posts, videos, images and links from anti-vaccination Telegram channels, Substack […]

todayOctober 15, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: Brics – a Fairer Global Order – or a Bigger Russian Support Group?

[ad_1] This month's BRICS Summit should indicate the club's future direction, which could see the three original democracies distancing themselves. Is BRICS a broadly useful association to reduce much of the world's dependence on the West? Or is it becoming an instrument to help Russia - and to an extent China - counter their own growing tensions with the West? Russia, in particular, has an incentive to overcome its isolation because of its invasion of Ukraine. The answer to these […]

todayOctober 15, 2024 1

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LDP says it will abolish policy activity funds in the future

[ad_1] Hiroshi Moriyama, secretary-general of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, is interviewed at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Monday. | Jiji The ruling Liberal Democratic Party will move to abolish policy activity allowances that political parties pay their member lawmakers, Secretary-General Hiroshi Moriyama said Monday. "There is no doubt about moving toward abolishing the allowances," Moriyama said in an interview. The LDP's campaign platform for the Oct. 27 election […]

todayOctober 15, 2024 1

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