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Yokozuna Terunofuji confirmed for New Year meet

[ad_1] Yokozuna Terunofuji will compete at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament starting this weekend as he makes his return after withdrawing from three straight meets, his stablemaster Isegahama said Thursday. The 32-year-old lone grand champion won his eighth Emperor's Cup in May last year with a 14-1 record, but finished the ensuing Nagoya basho 1-3 with 11 days missed due to back pain. He sat out the following two […]

todayJanuary 11, 2024

Entertainment

Morocco: Jarama – allAfrica.com

[ad_1] Saïd Tichiti is a Morrocan-born musician based in Hungary since 1998. There he founded the fusion ensemble Chalaban, which released six albums over a 20-year span. Their music has always been based in Gnawa and chaâbi rhythms and melodies, but with his Eastern European collaborators, he's updated these venerable sounds with elements of dub, funk and psychedelic rock. Chalaban's 2018 album Gleiman is a fine example of their rootsy fusion, fueled by the urgent pulse of a Gnawa ceremony, […]

todayJanuary 11, 2024

Africa

African Countries Should Not Entertain Taking Forcibly Displaced Palestinians

[ad_1] If Israel is indeed considering this option, African states cannot ignore the legal, humanitarian and political implications. In early January, media reports claimed Israel was in talks with 'Congo' about 'voluntary migration plans' for Palestinians from Gaza. The original report in Zman Yisrael said 'voluntary' resettlement was slowly becoming official policy, and the Israeli coalition was meeting secretly with Congo and other nations on the issue. A security cabinet source said, 'Congo will be willing to take in migrants, […]

todayJanuary 11, 2024

Entertainment

Angolan Artists Honored On National Culture Day

[ad_1] Talatona — The handover of merit certificates to arts professionals, employees of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the presentation of the cultural project called "Mbanza Yetu - the country in the Iron Palace" marked the celebrations of national Culture day. A group of 32 art makers were honored for their contribution to national culture, including Carlos Lamartine, Bonga, Raúl Tulinga, Boto Trindade, João Melo, Betinho Feijó, Fineza Teta, Pérola, Dodó Miranda, Totó, Texas, Emanuel Mendes, Filho do […]

todayJanuary 11, 2024

News

Angola: Afcon’2023 – CAF Finalizes TV Broadcasting Agreements

[ad_1] Luanda — The African Football Confederation (CAF) announced this Wednesday, in Abidjan, the conclusion of global agreements with holders of TV broadcasting rights in Africa, Europe, Asia, South America, North America and the Caribbean, before the start of the African championship (AFCON'2023). The competition will take place from January 13th to February 11th, 2024, in Côte d'Ivoire, with the presence of 24 teams. According to the AFCON website, TV broadcast partners also include Sky and BBC (United Kingdom), LaLiga+ […]

todayJanuary 11, 2024

News

Kenya: 5 Things to Expect At Polo This Weekend – Elite Networking, Fab Fashion, Electrifying Music, Dynamic Sport & Non-Stop Entertainment

[ad_1] Polo is quickly becoming Nairobi's must attend sport and event. From the allure of elite networking and the showcase of fabulous fashion to the pulsating beats of electrifying music, dynamic sporting prowess, and the promise of non-stop entertainment, a polo gathering promises you an exciting unforgettable afternoon, one not to be missed, courtesy of Nairobi Polo Club, Capital FM and Tusker Malt. Tickets on sale via https://nairobipolo.hustlesasa.shop/ This January, there's polo action every weekend with different tournaments lineup in […]

todayJanuary 11, 2024

Entertainment

Ghana: Guinness World Record Attempt – Failatu Abdul-Razak Clocks 227 Hours in Cooking Marathon

[ad_1] Dozens of people converged on the Modern City hotel in Tamale yesterday to applaud the Guinness World Record (GWR) contender, Failatu Abdul-Razak, as she ended her 227 hours cooking marathon. She turned off her stove at 10:00 a.m. having prepared 156 local and continental dishes which were distributed to spectators, street children and homeless people in Tamale. The marathon also caught the attention of prominent personalities across the country including the Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, musicians, military men, […]

todayJanuary 11, 2024

Japan

Japan firms opt out of Malaysia-Singapore high-speed rail project

[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR – Japanese firms have decided to drop their plans to get involved in a high-speed rail project connecting Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, government and company sources said Thursday.The companies, including East Japan Railway, had hoped to utilize Japan's shinkansen system in the project but they have decided it will be too risky without the Malaysian government's financial support, said the sources, including those at the Japanese and […]

todayJanuary 11, 2024

News

Namibia: SA Players Dominate Junior Tennis Champs

[ad_1] South African players dominated the International Tennis Federation Confederation of African Tennis junior tournament in Windhoek, winning three of the four singles titles on offer. In the boys u16 category, the top seed, John Bothma of South Africa won the singles title after beating his second-seeded compatriot Connor Doig 6-3, 7-6 in the final. The seventh-seeded Justino Rodrigues of Angola finished third after beating Nhlakanipho Ngwenya of South Africa 6-2, 7-5. Ruben Yssel was the top performing Namibian player, […]

todayJanuary 11, 2024

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