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Africa: COP 10 – Health And Politics: Is There A Lack Of Transparency ?

[ad_1] The tenth Conference of Parties (COP 10) of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) meeting on the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) is currently underway in Panama until February 10th, 2024. At the heart of the discussions are the tobacco policies that significantly influence national regulations, particularly in Low and Middle-Income countries where WHO regulations hold sway. Amidst these deliberations, advocates for non-combustible products, including vapes, nicotine pouches, and heat-not-burn products, find themselves grappling to be included in the […]

todayFebruary 8, 2024

Japan

KDDI to raise stake in Lawson to jointly run convenience chain

[ad_1] Major telecom carrier KDDI is planning to raise its stake in Lawson to 50% to jointly run the convenience chain with the aim of taking advantage of the latter's nationwide retail store network and customer base while offering technology to transform its business model, the two firms said Tuesday.KDDI currently holds 2.1% of Lawson shares but will invest about ¥500 billion ($3.4 billion) to increase its stake through a […]

todayFebruary 7, 2024

News

Cote d’Ivoire/Congo-Kinshasa: Host Ivory Coast Determined to Continue ‘Miraculous’ Run

[ad_1] Ivory Coast's interim coach Emerse Fae has urged his team to go into Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations semifinal against the Democratic Republic of Congo with the mindset that has allowed the hosts to make a "miraculous" recovery from the brink of elimination at the tournament. The Elephants reached the last four after a remarkable escape in Saturday's quarterfinal, when they beat Mali 2-1 thanks to Oumar Diakite's goal in added time in extra time. They had been reduced […]

todayFebruary 7, 2024

News

Nigeria/South Africa: Afcon – Nigeria Vs. South Africa Preview: Eagles, Bafana Renew Rivalry in Bouake

[ad_1] Both teams began the tournament shakily but have steadily improved, with both recording clean sheets in their last four matches The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023) hots up on Wednesday as two footballing rivals, Nigeria and South Africa, clash in an eagerly anticipated semi-final showdown at the Stade de la Paix in Bouake. Both teams began the tournament shakily but have steadily improved, with both recording clean sheets in their last four matches. This encounter marks their […]

todayFebruary 7, 2024

Japan

Messi plays in Inter Miami match in Tokyo on heels of Hong Kong no-show

[ad_1] Inter Miami's Lionel Messi pleased Tokyo fans on Wednesday in a friendly match that ended in a 4-3 penalty shootout loss to Vissel Kobe after the game ended goalless.It came days after his absence on the pitch in a recent Hong Kong friendly had angered fans there.He started on the bench in Inter Miami's pre-season game against the 2023 J. League champions, worrying 28,614 spectators at National Stadium, who […]

todayFebruary 7, 2024

Japan

Nippon Steel says on track to close U.S. Steel deal by September

[ad_1] Nippon Steel is on track to finalize its planned $15 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel by the end of September as it steps up talks with key stakeholders, particularly labor unions, an executive said on Wednesday.The deal by the world's No.4 steelmaker to buy U.S. Steel has drawn criticism from some Democratic and Republican U.S. lawmakers and the powerful United Steelworkers (USW) union.Former U.S. President Donald Trump, whose protectionist […]

todayFebruary 7, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: Tiktok Creator Awards – Asake, Adekunle Gold, Ola of Lagos, Others Bag Nominations

[ad_1] TikTok says the awards are a tribute to the individuals shaping the cultural and digital landscape of Sub-Saharan Africa, setting new cultural trends, and influencing social narratives. Nine Nigerian creators have been nominated for the second edition of the Sub-Saharan Africa TikTok Creator Awards, scheduled for 9 February in South Africa. Waris Akinwade, aka Ola of Lagos, received a Trailblazer of the Year nomination. Sensational gamers Khalamanja and Tacticalceza were nominated in the Gaming Creator of the Year category. […]

todayFebruary 7, 2024

News

South Africa/Nigeria: Dirco Dismisses Nigerian High Commission’s ‘Warning’ Ahead of Afcon Semi-Final

[ad_1] The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) has assured that South Africa does not pose any danger to Nigerian citizens, as the two countries are set to face each other in the semi-final match of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) tonight. This assurance follows a safety advisory issued by the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria on Tuesday, for its citizens residing in South Africa. "The attention of the Nigerian High Commission Pretoria has been drawn to potentially […]

todayFebruary 7, 2024

News

South Africa/Nigeria: SA Rallies Behind Bafana Bafana

[ad_1] The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Zizi Kodwa, has encouraged South Africans to get behind Bafana Bafana as they take on Nigeria in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-finals on Wednesday. Bafana Bafana have captured the hearts of South Africans and football fans in their performances at AFCON, reaching their first semi-final in the competition in 24 years. "Bafana Bafana have inspired many at the 34th AFCON. The team has risen from past disappointments to display the […]

todayFebruary 7, 2024

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