Africa Africa: Explainer – What Is the Genocide Convention? [ad_1] South Africa has set out its case accusing Israel of violating the Genocide Convention, pointing to the current situation in the bombarded, besieged Gaza Strip, home to 2.3 million Palestinians. Filed with the Hague-based International Court of Justice (ICJ), a UN court, on 29 December, South Africa's case stated that Israel, particularly since 7 October, "has failed to prevent genocide and has failed to prosecute direct and overt incitement to genocide". So, what is the Genocide Convention? The basics […] todayJanuary 12, 2024 2
Africa Africa: Long Covid – Damaged Mitochondria in Muscles Might Be Linked to Some of the Symptoms [ad_1] It's estimated around 3% of people in the UK experience long COVID - persistent, long-lasting symptoms after a COVID-19 infection. Long COVID encompasses a range of health problems that can begin after even a mild COVID infection. Some of these symptoms include extreme fatigue, shortness of breath, muscle aches and loss of smell. For around 50% of long COVID sufferers, their symptoms also fit criteria for a diagnosis of myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), a neuro-immune disease characterised by depleted energy, […] todayJanuary 12, 2024 2
News Kenya: President Ruto Urges Kenyans Not to Allow Anyone to Derail Their Home Ownership Dreams [ad_1] Nyandarua — President William Ruto has urged Kenyans not to allow anyone to derail their home ownership dreams. He said Kenyans can now contribute voluntarily to own decent homes, thanks to the affordable housing programme, a policy of government. "We will deliver thousands of housing units in various sites under the Nyandarua Affordable Housing Programme and create jobs for thousands of our youth in the county," President Ruto stated. The Head of State asked Kenyans to dial *832# on […] todayJanuary 12, 2024 1
Entertainment Angola: Short Film Festival Pays Tribute to Director Abel Couto [ad_1] Luanda — Filmmaker and director Abel Couto will be honored at the 5th edition of the Kianda International Short Film Festival (FESC-KIANDA), taking place from 18 to 26 of this month in Luanda. The director of FESC-KIANDA, Vânio de Almeida, said in a press conference that 36 short films will be screened at event, portraying various subjects of the country's reality. According to the official, the tribute is due to his trajectory in favor of the seventh art and […] todayJanuary 12, 2024 2
insert_link Japan Candidates make final pitches before voters head to polls in Taiwan [ad_1] Lai Ching-te, the presidential candidate of ruling Democratic Progressive Party, waves to supporters while riding in the back of a vehicle during a campaign event ahead of the elections in New Taipei City, Taiwan, on Friday. | REUTERS A supporter of Lai holds a banner during a campaign rally ahead of the island's presidential elections, in Taipei on Thursday. | AFP-JIJI [ad_2] Source link todayJanuary 12, 2024 1
News Seychelles’ Sports Fishing Season Kicks Off On Jan. 27 With Heineken Funfish Slam [ad_1] The 2024 Seychelles sports fishing season is expected to be another packed one, with numerous events for local sports fishing enthusiasts, kicking off with the Heineken Funfish Slam Tournament in January. Set for January 27, the tournament, which always launches the season into the new year, will be a trolling event, where fish must be caught on "rod & reel" only using live bait, dead bait, or artificial lures. Usually beginning in the early hours, the tournament will see […] todayJanuary 12, 2024 2
News Angola/Cote d’Ivoire: Angola Arrives in Côte d’Ivoire With Knockout Stage As First Target [ad_1] Angola have arrived in Bouake for the 34th edition of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d'Ivoire 2023. The Palancas Negras touched down in Côte d'Ivoire's second largest city Thursday, for their 9th TotalEnergies CAF AFCON campaign. With outfits of the various teams being a topic for discussion, Angola decided to tone down on theirs but didn't miss out on their traditional red colors which dominated in their attire. Led by their head coach, Pedro Gonçalves, the […] todayJanuary 12, 2024 2
News Nigeria: Afcon 2023 – Super Eagles Scramble for Late Replacement As Injury Knocks Out Sadiq Umar [ad_1] With Umar's impending absence, head coach Jose Peseiro finds himself in a precarious position. The Super Eagles of Nigeria face a last-minute scramble for a replacement after striker Sadiq Umar was ruled out of the tournament with a knee injury on Thursday. PREMIUM TIMES had initially reported Sadiq didn't take part in the Super Eagles training activities at Ecole De Police, Abidjan on Thursday. It was reliably gathered the striker cupped the unfortunate injury during the Super Eagles friendly […] todayJanuary 12, 2024 2
News Egypt is Aiming for a Record Extending Crown – Mahmoud Trezeguet [ad_1] TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations record holders (7), Egypt are aiming to extend record. This was the bold statement made by Mahmoud Ahmed Ibrahim Hassan, also known as Trezeguet upon the Pharaohs' arrival in Cote d'Ivoire. Egypt will be based at Cote d'Ivoire's capital of Abidjan where they are drawn in group B alongside Ghana, Mozambique and Cape Verde. "It is a difficult group. It is not easy. All the African teams are strong and have very good […] todayJanuary 12, 2024 2