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Nigeria: Customs, Bayelsa in Zenith Bank / NBBF League Final 8 Winning Start

[ad_1] The Final 8 of the Zenith Bank/NBBF Women's Premier Basketball League started yesterday at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos with Nigeria Customs Women Basketball team and Bayelsa Whales winning their opening game. Former champions Customs defeated Dolphins, 74-61 points while it ended 60-42 points in the game between Bayelsa Whales and Titans in favour of the Whales. Dolphins started the first quarter with a one point lead, leading the quarter 21-20 while Customs return […]

October 11, 2024

Japan

Nihon Hidankyo awarded Nobel Peace Prize for efforts to achieve nuclear-free world

[ad_1] Hidankyo, an atomic bomb survivors group based in Hiroshima and Nagasaki prefectures, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for its efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons. "This grassroots movement of atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, also known as Hibakusha, is receiving the peace prize for its efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons and for demonstrating through witness testimony that […]

October 11, 2024

Japan

Han Kang’s Nobel win underscores essential role of translators as literary tastemakers

[ad_1] Han Kang’s eminence in the literary world was reaffirmed by the Swedish Academy’s announcement on Thursday that she will be conferred this year’s Nobel Prize in Literature.Though she has been publishing in her native South Korea since the early 1990s, the 53-year-old Han was virtually unknown to Western readers until the English translation of “The Vegetarian” in 2016. Her meteoric rise since attests to the outsize influence that individual […]

October 11, 2024

News

Libya/Nigeria: Nigeria Vs Libya Preview – Super Eagles Eye Early Afcon 2025 Qualification

[ad_1] With four points from two matches, the three-time African champions sit atop the group standings. The Super Eagles are poised to take a significant step towards qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as they face Libya's Mediterranean Knights in a crucial Group D encounter on Friday at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. Nigeria, led by interim manager Augustine Eguavoen, has made a strong start to the qualifiers, securing a victory over Benin Republic and a draw […]

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Africa

Cyril Ramaphosa won’t be charged, South African prosecutors say

[ad_1] South African prosecutors say they will not pursue criminal charges against President Cyril Ramaphosa in relation to the controversial farm theft scandal that nearly brought down the president two years ago.A former spy chief laid a criminal complaint against Ramaphosa, accusing him of committing irregularities in trying to hide the theft of $4m (£3.25m) in cash at his game farm in the north-eastern Limpopo province.The president denied any wrongdoing, […]

October 11, 2024 1

Africa

Africa: Digital Press Briefing – The Future Role of The United States PEPFAR in Africa

[ad_1] Ambassador John N. Nkengasong discusses the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief in Africa, the importance of establishing strong public -private partnerships for sustainability of the response, government ownership and leadership in the HIV/AIDS response. MODERATOR: Good afternoon to everyone joining us from across the continent. We are hosting today the U.S. Department of State's Global AIDS Coordinator and Senior Bureau Official for Global Health Security and Diplomacy, Ambassador John N. Nkengasong. Ambassador Nkengasong will discuss the President's […]

October 11, 2024 1

News

Zimbabwe/Namibia: Billiat’s Penalty Seals Zimbabwe’s 1-0 Win Over Namibia

[ad_1] Zimbabwe clinched a crucial 1-0 victory over Namibia in their TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025, qualifier at Orlando Stadium on Thursday. The result of the match, played in South Africa, temporarily places Warriors at the top of the Group J standings. Khama Billiat scored the only goal of the match in the 34th minute, converting a penalty after Jordan Zemura was fouled in the box by Namibia's Kennedy Amutenya. Despite Namibia's persistent efforts, they were unable to […]

October 11, 2024 2

Africa

Central Africa: Women’s Participation Must Increase, Not Just Numbers but Quality of Contributions to Peace and Security in the Great Lakes Region.

[ad_1] The African Union (AU) recognizes that women's participation and leadership must be considered a primary element in the quest for peace and security on the continent. In recognition of the importance of women as equal partners in peace, security, governance and sustainable development, the African Union through the Office of the Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security is facilitating a High-Level Regional Forum of Women of the Great Lakes Region focused on the ongoing crisis in the Democratic […]

October 11, 2024 2

Entertainment

Liberia’s Finest Set for Visa for Music Festival 2024 in Morocco

[ad_1] -- With the lineup produced by BE100Africa, "we know it will be an unforgettable experience, full of energy and cultural pride," says VFM Liberia Ambassador Louise Siaway. Liberia's music scene is gearing up for an international showcase, and it's bound to be one for the history books. In November 2024, six of Liberia's finest artists will take center stage at the prestigious Visa For Music festival in Morocco, bringing with them the soulful sounds, electrifying beats, and cultural richness […]

October 11, 2024 3

Japan

Bank of Japan vows better messaging to avoid more market turmoil

[ad_1] The Bank of Japan is working to communicate better with the public and investors just months after markets were gripped by turmoil blamed in part on poor monetary-policy signaling.“There is no silver bullet in better communication. Each approach comes with pros and cons, and I would say that there is no clear consensus yet among board members about which approaches to pursue,” BOJ Deputy Gov. Ryozo Himino said during […]

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