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South Africa: Gayton Mckenzie Silent On Basketball Fiasco

[ad_1] The sports minister promised to report back last Friday after chaos of U18 African Championship tournament came to light With less than one week to go, Basketball South Africa (BSA) has finally released the lists for the national teams that will be competing in this year's U18 Basketball African Championship. Players who were not selected are upset that many of the players chosen for the national squad did not have to go to the same trials they did. With […]

todayAugust 28, 2024

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Africa: Salin Cheewapansri – From Bangkok to Africa

[ad_1] Salin Cheewapansri was born in the mid-1990's and raised in Bangkok, Thailand. Musically inclined, she tried the piano, but then switched to drums when she heard that the drum teacher at her school was fun to study with. Being into grunge and heavy metal music, the drums were a perfect fit for her. She began posting videos of herself on YouTube, busking on the streets, and it didn't take long for others to notice her talent. Still in her […]

todayAugust 28, 2024

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Africa: Rock Painting Is the Oldest Image of an African Rail, a Bird That May Have Had a Special Meaning for the SAN People

[ad_1] The African rail (Rallus caerulescens) is a handsome bird, with a blueish breast, red legs, eyes and bill, prominent barring on the flanks, chestnut upper parts, and long toes. It also has a characteristic trilling call. This wetland dweller is only found in sub-Saharan Africa, with a concentration in South Africa's Western Cape province. The species is one of about 140 members worldwide of the Rallidae, the bird family that includes coots, moorhens, gallinules, rails, crakes and flufftails. In […]

todayAugust 28, 2024

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Rwanda: Riderman, Bulldog Lead Inaugural Kivu Beach Festival Lineup

[ad_1] After a successful concert during which they launched "Icyumba Cy'Amategeko" EP over the weekend, Riderman and Bulldog, two of Rwanda's finest rappers, are expected to lead the stage at the inaugural edition of Rubavu Beach Festival due from August 29 to September 1. The festival will also feature rapper Danny Nanone and Platini P who will be joined by household artists in North-Western town. According to Yves Iyaremye, one of the festival organisers, told The New Times that the […]

todayAugust 28, 2024

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Eritrea: Exhibition to Familiarize Eritrea and Its Culture

[ad_1] Asmara, 27 August 2024 - The Eritrean community in Trondheim, Norway, organized an exhibition aimed at familiarizing visitors with Eritrea and its culture during a festival held in the Norwegian city of Trondheim. The festival featured participation from communities of various countries. On 24 August, the Eritrean community showcased traditional dances in colorful national attire, displayed photographs, and exhibited cultural household items, earning acclaim from visitors. Communities from other countries also presented materials highlighting their respective cultures. [ad_2] Source […]

todayAugust 28, 2024

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Nigeria: International Passport – Being Nigerian Gets Tougher By Minutes, Comedian Ay Laments

[ad_1] Popular comedian, Ayodeji Richard Makun, also known as AY, has bemoaned how challenging being a Nigerian is. He lamented that being a Nigerian gets tougher by the minute. In a statement on his X handle, AY wrote, "Being a Nigerian just gets tougher and tougher by minutes." Meanwhile, reality TV star Josephine Ijeoma Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has reacted to the recent increment in the fees for the processing and acquisition of Nigerian passports. She lamented that the […]

todayAugust 28, 2024

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Egypt Recovers 3 Artifacts From the Netherlands

[ad_1] The Egyptian embassy in the Hague received three smuggled Egyptian artifacts, thanks to support and coordination between the ministries of foreign affairs and tourism. A ceremony took place at the embassy to celebrate the retrieval of the artifacts, with the participation of officials form the Dutch ministries of foreign affairs and culture. Egyptian Ambassador to the Netherlands Hatem Abdel Qader signed the documents of receiving the artifacts to expedite their repatriation. The restored pieces included a clay ushabti statue […]

todayAugust 27, 2024

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Ethiopia: Govt Imports 50 Million Liters of Cooking Oil, 200,000 Quintals of Sugar to Tame Surging Prices Ahead of Ethiopian New Year

[ad_1] Addis Abeba — To address the rising prices observed in various markets across Ethiopia, the government has announced the importation of 50 million liters of edible oil. In a briefing on 26 August, 2024, Kassahun Gofe, State Minister for Trade and Regional Integration, stated that the cooking oil is being transported via the Ethio-Djibouti Railway and by trucks. According to Kassahun, this essential commodity has been primarily procured by the government to "improve the cost of living and stabilize […]

todayAugust 27, 2024

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Ethiopia: Boeing’s African Adventure to Take Off in October 2024 With Its New Office Opening in Ethiopia

[ad_1] Addis Abeba — Boeing's Africa office is set to commence operations in October 2024, as announced by Henok Teferra, Managing Director of Boeing Africa. In an interview with state media, Henok explained that the decision to establish Boeing's African headquarters in Addis Abeba was influenced by Ethiopia's notable advancements in the aviation sector and its status as a key hub in Africa. "The establishment of Boeing's African office in Addis Abeba will enable us to further enhance and expand […]

todayAugust 27, 2024

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