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LDP wrangles over role of factions as time runs short

[ad_1] With only a few days left before the opening of the next session of parliament on Friday, the debate over the future of Liberal Democratic Party factions is reaching a peak this week with no sign of a broad consensus.Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s pledge to expedite the discussion and outline the party’s stance on political reform before the start of the assembly will likely leave some disgruntled.At the moment, […]

todayJanuary 23, 2024

Japan

World Bank president looks for growth in bid to tackle climate crisis

[ad_1] World Bank President Ajay Banga is not short on ambition when it comes to his vision for growing the global financial institution in order to realize its new climate-focused agenda.“We're going to need to become a bigger bank to be able to meet some of the challenges ahead of us,” he said Monday during his first official visit to Japan since assuming the position in June 2023.The bank’s mission […]

todayJanuary 23, 2024

Japan

U.S. promises to consult with Japan before resuming Osprey flights

[ad_1] The United States has promised to consult with Japan before it resumes Osprey flights after suspending them following a deadly crash of one of the tilt-rotor aircraft late last year, Japanese Defense Minister Minoru Kihara said Tuesday. Kihara stated at a news conference that he understands U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has instructed the U.S. forces and relevant departments not to operate Ospreys in Japan without advance coordination with […]

todayJanuary 23, 2024

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Kenya: Cheche Appointed New Junior Starlets (U17) Head Coach

[ad_1] Nairobi — Football Kenya federation has named Mildred Cheche as the new Junior Starlets head coach ahead of next month's Under-17 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Cheche, who also serves as the assistant coach at the senior team Harambee Starlets is expected to assemble a squad and lead them into the first match that is scheduled for February 4, less than three weeks away. She will be assisted by former Starlets skipper Anne Aluoch who is also currently the national […]

todayJanuary 23, 2024

Africa

Africa: Meta – Protect LGBT People From Digital Targeting

[ad_1] Beirut — New #SecureOurSocials Campaign Urges Transparency from Facebook, Instagram Meta should do more to protect the safety of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people and all its users, in particular on Facebook and Instagram, Human Rights Watch, Social Media Exchange (SMEX), INSM Foundation for Digital Rights, Helem, and Damj Association said in the #SecureOurSocials campaign opened today. The campaign, building on the work of various human rights organizations, is based on a February 2023 Human Rights Watch […]

todayJanuary 23, 2024

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Morocco: Moroccan Referee Bouchra Karboubi, First Arab Woman to Officiate Afcon Match

[ad_1] Rabat — Moroccan referee Bouchra Karboubi became, on Monday, the first Arab woman to officiate a football match at the Africa Cup of Nations (2023 AFCON). Karboubi led the decisive match between Nigeria and Guinea Bissau at the Félix-Houphouët-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, on the 3rd and final day of Group A of the 2023 AFCON. This achievement illustrates the proactive policy of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), which has been heavily involved in developing women's football, under the […]

todayJanuary 23, 2024

Japan

Deepfake audio of Biden alarms experts in lead-up to U.S. elections

[ad_1] No political deepfake has alarmed the world’s disinformation experts more than the doctored audio message of U.S. President Joe Biden that began circulating over the weekend.In the phone message, a voice edited to sound like Biden urged voters in New Hampshire not to cast their ballots in Tuesday’s Democratic primary."Save your vote for the November election,” the phone message went. [ad_2] Source link

todayJanuary 23, 2024

News

Ghana Crash Out of Afcon As Egypt Squeeze Through

[ad_1] The Black Stars of Ghana suffered another black day as they crashed out of the ongoing AFCON 2023 following a 2-2 draw against minnows Mozambique on Monday. Chris Hughton's side let a two-goal lead slip in added time as Mozambique, winless in AFCON, ensured Ghana return home at the group stage in consecutive competitions. In the final Group B encounter, Jordan Ayew handed Ghana a two-goal lead with two penalties and on the brink of qualification before tragedy struck. […]

todayJanuary 23, 2024

Africa

Africa: Dangote Still Africa’s Richest Man As Forbes Unveils 2024 List

[ad_1] The president of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has retained his position as the richest person in Africa with a net worth of $13.9 billion in the 2024 Forbes list of 20 of Africa's Richest billionaires released yesterday. According to Forbes, the fortunes of Africa's wealthiest people rebounded slightly in the past 12 months, reversing the decline in their fortunes from a year ago, though they were still off their all-time highs. The New Jersey-based media outfit pointed out […]

todayJanuary 23, 2024

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