insert_link Africa CHAN 2024: Ghana to face Nigeria in qualifier for finals in East Africa [ad_1] Ghana will face Nigeria for a place at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) after the West African rivals were paired together at the qualifying draw on Wednesday.The sides also met ahead of the 2022 finals, with Ghana qualifying via a penalty shoot-out following a 2-2 draw on aggregate.The 42 entrants for the 2024 tournament, which is for domestic-based players on the continent, have been split into six regional […] todayOctober 9, 2024
News Tanzania: Life Changing Experiences You Can Only Have in Tanzania [ad_1] Tanzania with its amazing combination of wild African animals, tropical beaches, rich history and culture, unique and awe-inspiring experiences, visiting Tanzania will present you with life-changing experiences you will never forget. For instance, visiting Lake Natron. Sitting at the lowest point of the Great Rift Valley and believed to be the world's most caustic body of water, Lake Natron presents some of the most unusual and dramatic scenery in Tanzania. The remote and scorching region at the foothills of […] todayOctober 9, 2024 3
insert_link Japan Wang tells Iwaya he hopes for ‘progress’ in China-Japan ties [ad_1] Beijing – China's foreign minister told his new Japanese counterpart during a phone call on Wednesday that he was hoping to make progress in bilateral ties, state broadcaster CCTV reported. Wang Yi told Japan's Takeshi Iwaya that he was looking forward to "a new atmosphere ... and to new progress in China-Japan relations", CCTV said. It added that Wang said Beijing hopes "Japan will abide by its political commitments […] todayOctober 9, 2024 1
News Rwanda: Kiyovu’s Mbirizi On Trials At Al-Merrikh [ad_1] Kiyovu Sports winger Eric Mbirizi is in Mauritania for trials with Sudanese giants Al-Merrikh SC. The Burundi international joined the Green Baggies in August as a free agent in the June-July transfer window but he is considering his future elsewhere as the club remains banned by world football governing body (FIFA) from registering new players. Times Sport can confirm that Mbirizi is with Al-Merrikh in Mauritania as he hopes to complete his move as soon as he passes trials. […] todayOctober 9, 2024 2
Entertainment Rwanda: Minister Umutoni Calls for Stronger Collaboration in African Cinema Industry [ad_1] Rwandan Minister of State for Youth and Arts, Sandrine Umutoni, has emphasised on the need for greater collaboration in Africa's film industry. Umutoni was speaking at the the second edition of Africa Cinema Summit taking place in Accra, Ghana on Tuesday, October 8. The event aims at bridging the gap by promoting collaborations, innovation, and sustainable growth within the African cinema industry. ALSO READ: Key highlights that shaped Rwandan cinema Umutoni commended Africa's rich history of storytelling, noting how […] todayOctober 9, 2024 3
Africa Africa CDC Boss Challenges ‘Unfair’ U.S. Travel Notice to Rwanda Over Marburg [ad_1] The Director General of Africa CDC, Dr. Jean Kaseya, on Wednesday, October 9, said that the decision by the US to issue a travel notice to Rwanda due to the Marburg outbreak is unfair and unacceptable. ALSO READ: WHO seeks $7.7m to support Rwanda's Marburg outbreak response The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday, October 8, issued a level 3 travel notice for the country and said next week it will begin screening travelers who have […] todayOctober 9, 2024 1
insert_link Africa Cameroon insists president is well despite month-long absence [ad_1] Cameroon's president is in "excellent" health, senior officials have insisted after a long public absence stoked widespread speculation about the 91-year-old leader's condition.President Paul Biya has not been seen in public since 8 September, when he attended a China-Africa forum in Beijing.He has since missed events he was scheduled to be at, such as the United Nations General Assembly in New York.But in a statement, the head of Cameroon's […] todayOctober 9, 2024 1
News Liberia: U.S. Embassy Debunks Myths About Diversity Visa Process, Warns Against Fraudulent Practices [ad_1] Monrovia — Amid the ongoing 2026 Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery, the United States Embassy in Monrovia has issued a clarification on common misconceptions surrounding the program, warning that misinformation from unscrupulous visa vendors is leading to the denial of many Liberian applicants each year. The Diversity Visa Lottery, often referred to as the "Green Card Lottery," is the only official lottery program for U.S. immigrant visas. The DV-2026 registration opened on October 2, 2024, and will close on November […] todayOctober 9, 2024 1
insert_link Africa Mozambicans vote in key election for a new president [ad_1] Mozambicans are voting in a general election, with the ruling Frelimo party that has been in power for half a century likely to hold on to power.President Filipe Nyusi, who is stepping down after serving the two-term limit, was among the first to vote when polls opened at 07:00 local time (05:00 GMT).The ruling party’s presidential candidate is 47-year-old Daniel Chapo, who was a relatively unknown figure until his […] todayOctober 9, 2024 1
insert_link Japan LDP pulls endorsements of 12 ‘slush fund’ lawmakers for Oct. 27 election [ad_1] The ruling Liberal Democratic Party decided Wednesday that it will not endorse 12 party lawmakers implicated in a political slush funds scandal in the Oct. 27 general election.The decision by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who dissolved the Lower House in the afternoon, and other senior party officials means those not endorsed will be forced to campaign for the election without support, including financial assistance, from the party.If they lose […] todayOctober 9, 2024 1