Africa: The Naval Agreement With Somaliland Raises New Tensions in the Horn of Africa

[ad_1] Addis Ababa — Tensions are increasing in the Horn of Africa in connection with the agreement between Somaliland and Ethiopia on access to the Red Sea (see Fides 3/1/2024) and the internal situation in Ethiopia. With the agreement signed on January 1st, Addis Ababa will receive the lease of about 20 km of the Somaliland coast for 50 years (with the establishment of a naval base) in return for Ethiopian recognition of this area, separated from the rest of […]

January 10, 2024 2

Entertainment

Nigeria: Hold Davido Responsible If Anything Happens to Me – Tiwa Savage Writes Police

[ad_1] Popular Nigerian singer and songwriter, Tiwa Savage has filed a petition against Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, over an alleged threat to her life. In a petition addressed to the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fayoade Adegoke, Tiwa Savage alleged Davido made a "direct threat to my rights to life, privacy and dignity of my person". She asked the police boss to hold Davido responsible if anything untoward happened to her. The singer explained that the […]

January 10, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: Elon Musk Purges Then Reinstates Pro-Palestine Accounts

[ad_1] Accounts that had been supportive of the Palestinian cause and critical of Zionist billionaire Bill Ackman were temporarily suspended On January 9, X launched a massive purge of pro-Palestine accounts with large followings. Among those suspended in the purge include journalists and reporters such as Alan MacLeod, Ken Klippenstein, Rob Rousseau, and Steven Monacelli. Popular podcast True Anon Pod and leftist account @zei_squirrel were also among the accounts suspended. The eight accounts were reinstated later that same day. Twitter […]

January 10, 2024 2

Japan

For sumo fans, the drama doesn’t end with the top tier of wrestlers

[ad_1] The first 10 days of 2024 saw the attention of sumo fans drawn to events taking place at both the highest and lowest levels of Japan’s national sport.First up were various joint training sessions involving stables in the same ichimon (clan), which pitted top stars such as Kirishima, Daieisho and Kotonowaka against each other.Those practices were followed by the Yokozuna Deliberation Council’s sōken (open training session) on Tuesday at […]

January 10, 2024 1

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Kenya Begins Countdown to Olympics As Different Athletes Fight for Ticket to Paris

[ad_1] Nairobi — Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba has once again assured all sportsmen and women in Kenya of the government's support in their efforts to qualify for this year's Olympic Games in Paris. With 200 days before the opening ceremony on June 26 at Stade de France, the CS said the quadrennial games will be the core priority for his ministry. "In this year, the Olympics are the most significant and the top priority for the ministry and the […]

January 10, 2024 2

Entertainment

Nigeria: ‘Hold Davido Responsible If Anything Happens to Me’, Tiwa Savage Petitions Lagos CP

[ad_1] On 6 January 2024, Davido and Tiwa Savage unfollowed each other on Instagram, which caused a buzz on social media. Tiwa Savage has filed a petition accusing Davido of threatening her life and committing assault, causing grievous bodily harm. In a statement on Tuesday, Tiwa Savage urged the Lagos State Police Commissioner Fayoade Mustapha to hold Davido accountable if any harm befalls her or her family. In the petition, she accused Davido of "threatening to treat her fuckup in […]

January 10, 2024 2

Japan

Matsui says Darvish was a big factor in Padres choice

[ad_1] LOS ANGELES – Closer Yuki Matsui said Tuesday the chance to play alongside Japanese compatriot Yu Darvish with the San Diego Padres was a big factor in his decision to join the club. "(Darvish) is a pretty big presence for me," said Matsui, who had 236 saves with a 2.40 ERA in 10 seasons with the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles in the Pacific League. "It'll be a big plus […]

January 10, 2024 3

Africa

Africa: TB Joshua BBC Documentary Rattles Africa’s Evangelicals

[ad_1] Allegations uncovered by a BBC report that found the late Nigerian televangelist TB Joshua committed widespread sexual abuses could further damage the church's image in Africa, believers say. "Whatever the case may be, he is dead and gone," Nkechi Anthony, a Lagos resident and member of TB Joshua's church, told DW. "Why all these [accusations] after his death?" Anthony said. "From my point of view, the evidence and whatever documentary is baseless and pointless," she argued. Anthony, a charismatic […]

January 10, 2024 2

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Africa: Will Afcon 2024 Be the Most Competitive Yet?

[ad_1] The Africa Cup of Nations 2024 has no real favorite, a lot of contenders, a lot of committed stars -- everything it needs to be one of the greatest on the pitch. And it can still be full of surprises. Despite being an old soccer tournament -- held for the first time 67 years ago -- the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is still one of the most difficult ones to predict. In 37 editions, 15 different countries have […]

January 10, 2024 2

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