Tanzania: Simba, Yanga Maintain Good Start

[ad_1] SIMBA and Young Africans have maintained their 100 per cent start of the Premier League campaign after winning all their opening games with clean sheets. The two giants are now leaving stone unturned as they wrestle to attain leadership of the 16-team table which is currently under the navigation of Singida Black Stars. Simba have won four matches in a row to generate 12 points and interestingly, they are yet to let the ball hit the back of their […]

October 1, 2024

Japan

Plaintiff denied compensation for decadeslong stay at hospital

[ad_1] The Tokyo District Court on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit filed by a man seeking compensation for his forced hospitalization at a psychiatric ward, claiming that his decadeslong stay was due to the government’s failure to revise its mental health care laws.Plaintiff Tokio Ito, who is diagnosed with schizophrenia, claimed that he suffered emotional damage from being forced to endure an involuntary hospital stay for what he said was close […]

October 1, 2024

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Ethiopia’s Triple Unwto Awards for Eco-Tourism Excellence

[ad_1] Ethiopia's tourism sector has seen consecutive global recognition in recent years, with destinations in the country being consistently named among the world's best eco-tourism sites by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). In 2021 and 2022, Wonchi and Choke Mountain's Eco Villages were honored as top eco-tourism villages. In 2023, the Lepis ecotourism village in the Oromia State received the same recognition, making Ethiopia the recipient of UNWTO honors for three consecutive years. During this year's World Tourism […]

October 1, 2024

Africa

Africa: Integrating a Gender Lens in the Fight Against Malaria – A Dialogue Exploring the Power of Women’s Leadership in Malaria Eradication

[ad_1] Yale Club, New York, NY — Stakeholders in the fight against malaria have reaffirmed the vital role of women leaders in driving efforts toward malaria eradication. Speaking during a side event at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), hosted by WomenLift Health and the RBM Partnership to End Malaria, global health leaders underscored that gender-responsive approaches are not only critical but essential for sustainable progress in the fight against malaria and the growing threats posed by climate change. […]

October 1, 2024

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Kenya: Fortune Smiles On Kisumu City Stars As Tujiamini Initiative Concludes in Nyanza Region

[ad_1] OCT 1 - Kisumu City Stars triumphantly clinched the regional title at the Tujiamini Cheza Dimba contest in Kisumu on September 22, 2024, heralding a new chapter of opportunities for the team and the city. After a series of intense matches at the iconic Moi Stadium, the team outshone their rivals and secured their entry into the coveted nationwide competition, setting their sights on greater heights. The tournament kicked off with a challenging pace for the City Stars, who […]

October 1, 2024

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Liberia: Highway Kings – From Underdogs to Champions, Overcoming Heartbreak to Claim Second Division

[ad_1] Monrovia — The Highway Kings basketball team, representing the Robertsfield Highway, has shocked the Liberian basketball community by pulling off a sensational comeback to win this year's Second Division Championship and their first professional trophy. After a crushing defeat in last season's finals, the Highway Kings refused to let history repeat itself, staging a remarkable rally from a two-game deficit to defeat the formidable Spartacus in a best-of-five series, solidifying their place in Liberian basketball history. The championship series […]

October 1, 2024

Africa

Africa: Senegal, Sierra Leone Become First Two Nations to Qualify for TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations 2025

[ad_1] Reigning champions of the TotalEnergies CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations, Senegal will be joined by Sierra Leone as the two representatives of the WAFU A Zone in next year's TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations finals. Senegal were crowned champions of WAFU A Qualifiers after overcoming Sierra Leonne 2-0 in the finals held in Liberia. By virtue of being finalists, both Senegal and Sierra Leone gained automatic qualification to the continental finals set to be held next […]

October 1, 2024

Africa

Africa: A Critical Analysis of the UN’s Pact for the Future and Its Impact On Africa

[ad_1] The adoption of the United Nations' "Pact for the Future" is a landmark moment in global governance, signalling an ambitious vision to address a range of interlinked crises from climate change to inequality. The pact, which sets out a framework for enhanced global cooperation and resilience, holds particular significance for Africa. With its young, rapidly growing population and vast untapped potential, the continent stands at a crossroads. The decisions taken today could shape Africa's trajectory for decades to come, […]

October 1, 2024

Entertainment

South Africa: Cape Town Museum Offers a Window Into Life As a Migrant Worker Under Apartheid

[ad_1] The Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum has the last preserved migrant labour hostel The Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum commemorates thousands of migrant workers who lived in hostels. Next to the museum is Hostel 33, built in the 1960s to accommodate single working men and control their movements. The buildings tell the stories of the men who came from the Eastern Cape to work mostly in construction and in the city's factories. Buildings with many small rooms, each with narrow single […]

October 1, 2024

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