Nigeria: Aruna Quadri Loses Quarterfinal Match, Out of World Table Tennis Finals

[ad_1] Many believe that although Aruna Quadri is returning home, he gave a good account of himself at the tournament. Nigeria's highest-ranked table tennis player, Aruna Quadri, has exited the World Table Tennis Men's finals in Doha following a 0-3 (6-11 9-11 4-11) defeat to World number one, Zhendong Fan. The quarterfinal game at the Lusail Sports Arena on Thursday saw the Chinese dominating the game. Aruna Quadri, the World number 16, came close in the second set but Zhendong […]

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Africa

Africa: Horn of Africa – a Conflict Evolving Around Berbera Port

[ad_1] A new deal granting landlocked Ethiopia access to a seaport holds potential for a huge upheaval in the Horn of Africa. The breakaway region of Somaliland finds itself in a make-or-break situation. Under different circumstances, the kind of deal agreed between Ethiopia and the breakaway region of Somaliland would have been fairly straightforward. One country grants its landlocked neighbor access to a seaport and by extension to international trade -- and in return is rewarded a political prize. But […]

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Entertainment

South Africa: Peter Magubane – Courageous Photographer Who Chronicled South Africa’s Struggle for Freedom

[ad_1] Peter Sexford Magubane, a courageous South African photographer whose images testify to both the iniquity of apartheid and the determination and devotion of those who brought about its demise, passed away at 91 years of age in early January 2024. Magubane leaves behind a vast archive of extraordinary images, many of which continue to be the signature images of some of the worst atrocities committed by the apartheid regime. The photographer suffered great losses during apartheid. In 1969 Magubane […]

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Japan

Rescue operations in quake-hit Ishikawa brace for bad weather

[ad_1] Rescuers in Ishikawa Prefecture are bracing for more bad weather this weekend as they race to find survivors of Monday’s earthquake.Rain and snow is expected in the area, complicating rescue efforts as well increasing the likelihood of landslides. The temperature is expected to stay in the single digits, with authorities issuing hypothermia warnings.Poor weather conditions have already hindered efforts to find those still buried under collapsed buildings. [ad_2] Source […]

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Entertainment

Angolan Musician Rui Mingas Has Died

[ad_1] Luanda — Angolan musician and composer Rui Mingas died on Thursday in Lisbon (Portugal), at the age of 84, victim of illness. Rui Mingas was born on May 12, 1939, having distinguished himself in his youth, in athletics, particularly in the high jump and the 110-meter hurdles in Angola and Portugal. His political conduct as an active MPLA militant led him to compose poems by Angolan nationalists such as Viriato da Cruz, Agostinho Neto, Mário António and António Jacinto. […]

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Kenya: Tiktok Chef Sueh Owino Lands Deal With Odibets

[ad_1] Nairobi — Sueh Owino, one of the emerging young Kenyan content creators and popular on Tiktok for her cooking skills, has landed a deal with Odibets. Owino, who is popular for 'cooking for my husband' videos, will now spearhead Odibets January campaign dubbed 'Suehluhisha Njaanuary na Odibets App.' As part of the promotion, the betting firm will be rewarding punters with Sh1000 daily bonus. For a chance to be among the winners, all you have to do is register, […]

January 5, 2024 2

Japan

South Korea evacuates islands after North fires artillery nearby

[ad_1] SEOUL – North Korea fired more than 200 artillery rounds into the sea on Friday near a tensely defended maritime border with South Korea, a military official said, while residents of two South Korean islands were ordered to evacuate due to an unknown "situation."The defense ministry would not confirm if the order was prompted by the North's artillery firing or South Korean drills in response.However, a text message sent […]

January 5, 2024 1

Entertainment

Nigeria: Veteran Yoruba Actor Olofa Ina Is Dead

[ad_1] On Thursday, actor Olofa Ina's2 death was announced by his colleagues on Instagram. Veteran Yoruba actor Deji Aderemi, popularly known as Olofa Ina, is dead. Olofa Ina, 73, passed away on Thursday. His death was announced by film producer and Chief Executive Officer of Best of Nollywood (BON), Seun Oloketuyi, actor Saidi Balogun and others on Instagram. The actor, whose cause of death is unknown, died in his hometown in Ede, Osun State. Background Born on 15 May 1950 […]

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Africa

Africa: AU Calls for Calm to De-Escalate Simmering Tension Between Ethiopia and Somalia

[ad_1] The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Amb. Moussa Faki Mahamat, has called for calm and mutual respect to de-escalate the simmering tension between the governments of Ethiopia and Somalia, following the signing of a port access deal between the former and Somaliland. Somaliland is an unrecognised state in the Horn of Africa, recognised internationally as de jure part of Somalia. The Chairperson of the African Union Commission made the observation in a statement issued on January 3. The […]

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