Liberia: From Cemetery to Nat’l Memorial Site?

[ad_1] In a bid to breathe new life into one of Liberia's most historic landmarks, Ambassador for Tourism Christopher Hays Onanuga has announced plans to redevelop the iconic Palm Grove Cemetery--known locally as Center Street Graveyard--into a national memorial site. The bold initiative, aimed at both honoring Liberia's past and boosting its future tourism potential, is set to restore dignity to a place that has long fallen into disrepair. In a recent interview, Onanuga spoke passionately about the current state […]

October 3, 2024

Africa

Africa: TotalEnergies CAF CHAN 2024 Draw to Be Conducted On Wednesday, 09 October 2024

[ad_1] The TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship 2024 Qualifiers draw has been scheduled on Wednesday, 09 October 2024. The draw will be conducted at 14h00 Cairo time (11h00 GMT). Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania will host the tournament between 01 - 28 February 2025. Ahead of the finals, two rounds of qualifiers will take place on a home and away basis. The first round of qualifiers will be played on the weekend of 25 - 27 October and 01 - 03 […]

October 3, 2024

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Nigeria: Enoh Tees-Off Nigeria @64 Cup Tourney At IBB Golf Club Abuja

[ad_1] The Minister of Sports, Sen. John Owan-Enoh and other top government functionaries are expected to participate in today's ceremonial tee-off of the 2024 IBB Independence Cup tournament on Tuesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the week-long tournament which began on Sept. 24 at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja is expected to end today. Ibrahim Babayo, the Captain of the club told NAN that all was now set for the grand finale of the […]

October 3, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Academics, Sport a Key Combination

[ad_1] Langton Nyakwenda — African Boxing Union champion, Aliyah Phiri, says he rose from nothing because of the sport and believes more people can benefit from the game if grassroots development is taken seriously. Phiri, who is set to defend his ABU lightweight title in November, spent a day with students at Mother Touch Group of Schools near Selous on Saturday. The 24-year-old star pugilist was raised in the dusty streets of Hatcliffe but has grown into one of the […]

October 3, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Ziocha Steps Out of Shell

[ad_1] Dynamos midfielder Emmanuel Ziocha is a man who has always drawn mixed sentiments among the fans but on Saturday he went the extra mile to prove his quality and worth in the Harare giants ranks. The stage was Rufaro and the occasion was a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League city derby clash against Dynamos' bogey side Herentals from which Lloyd Chigowe's men emerged 2-1 winners. This means that Chigowe remains unbeaten in the Premiership since being elevated into interim […]

October 3, 2024

Japan

Blast from unexploded ordnance halts flights at Japanese regional airport

[ad_1] Miyazaki – Miyazaki Airport, located near sites where unexploded ordnance leftover from World War II has been discovered in the past, canceled all flights on Wednesday after a minor explosion created a hole near a taxiway. The transport ministry's office at Miyazaki Airport confirmed that the explosion was caused by unexploded ordnance, which was later removed by the Self-Defense Forces. There were no reports of injuries from the incident. […]

October 3, 2024

Japan

Japan’s new top diplomat calls ‘Asian NATO’ an idea for the future

[ad_1] Newly appointed Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya on Wednesday described the "Asian NATO" concept proposed by his boss, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, as one worth exploring in the mid- to long-term. The idea of an Asian version of NATO is “certainly one idea for the future,” the 67-year-old Iwaya said, but “one that should be carefully considered over the medium to long term.” "I think it is quite difficult to […]

October 3, 2024

Africa

Africa: VOA Exclusive – Africom Chief On Threats, Way Forward for Us Military in Africa

[ad_1] Pentagon — U.S. Africa Command chief Gen. Michael Langley is starting to reshape the U.S. military presence on the continent following the U.S. military withdrawal from Niger. Uncertainty about the next phase of the counter-terror fight in West Africa stems from America's lost access to two critical counter-terror bases in Niger. In the east, international participants and troop numbers for the new African Union Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) have yet to be finalized less than three months before the […]

October 3, 2024

Entertainment

Uganda: Ithuba Uganda Wins Big At African Marketing Confederation Awards 2024

[ad_1] Kampala — ITHUBA Uganda, the official operator of the Uganda National Lottery, has won three prestigious awards at the African Marketing Confederation Awards 2024 held in Mombasa, Kenya at the weekend. The company's innovative "Billionz Zizino" thematic campaign was recognized for its creativity and effectiveness, reinforcing ITHUBA Uganda's commitment to engaging with its audience. The awards celebrated the top marketing teams and brands from across Africa. Michelle Van Trotsenburg, Head of Marketing and Corporate Affairs at ITHUBA Uganda, expressed […]

October 2, 2024

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