Nigerian Striker Victor Boniface Involved in Car Accident After Bundesliga Win

[ad_1] The 23-year-old posted photos and videos on social media, showing the wreckage of his vehicle and a bloodied hand. Nigerian striker Victor Boniface was rushed to the hospital after a terrifying car accident following Bayer Leverkusen's 2-1 Bundesliga victory over Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday. The 23-year-old posted photos and videos on social media, showing the wreckage of his vehicle and a bloodied hand. Fortunately, Boniface avoided serious injury and shared an update with his followers, writing, "God is the […]

October 21, 2024

Entertainment

Zimbabwe: Braai Fest Lives to Billing

[ad_1] IMBIBERS and foodies had a memorable weekend at this year's Castle Lager Braai Festival held at Old Hararians last Saturday in the capital. Known for attracting thousands of festival goers, this year's edition lived up to expectations as the turnout was impressive. Entertainment-wise, Winky D performed to perfection. Love or loathe him, the Ninja president is no doubt one of Zimbabwe's finest entertainers who delivers effortlessly on stage. He simply showed his class last weekend with a playlist of […]

October 21, 2024

Africa

Africa: Egypt Is Certified Malaria-Free By WHO

[ad_1] The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Egypt as malaria-free, marking a significant public health milestone for a country with more than 100 million inhabitants. The achievement follows a nearly 100-year effort by the Egyptian government and people to end a disease that has been present in the country since ancient times. "Malaria is as old as Egyptian civilization itself, but the disease that plagued pharaohs now belongs to its history and not its future," said Dr Tedros Adhanom […]

October 21, 2024

Africa

Africa: AU Gives Positive Grade On Women’s High-Level Forum of Great Lakes Region

[ad_1] Luanda — The special envoy of the chairperson of the African Union Commission for Women, Peace and Security, Bineta Diop, made a positive assessment of the high-level forum of women in the Great Lakes Region on Saturday in Luanda. At the end of the two days working diplomatic journey, Bineta Diop said the objectives and targets have been reached, as women expressed their readiness to contribute to effective peace in the region. The AU official highlighted that during the […]

October 21, 2024

Africa

African Port Growth Hindered By Poor Road, Rail Networks, Report Says

[ad_1] Nairobi, Kenya — Africa has seen the capacity of its ports grow significantly over the years, but a report from the Africa Finance Corporation says the expansions, upgrades and investments have not led to better inland logistics and supply chains. Since 2005, African ports have received an estimated $15 billion in investments, allowing them to accommodate larger ships and offload more cargo for transportation across the continent. According to the African Development Bank, port development has led to increased […]

October 21, 2024

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Nigeria: Yoruba Vs Igbo – How a 1977 Football Cup Caused Ethnic Tensions to Boil Over in Nigeria

[ad_1] Football is a game of passion, and passions can become particularly inflamed when the sport represents larger political struggles. In Nigeria in 1977, an Africa-wide football contest fuelled the ethnic rivalry between the Yoruba and the Igbo people to the point that the military had to intervene. The game was to be played as a semi-final in the Africa Cup Winners' Cup, the club football tournament that would go on to become the Caf Confederation Cup. As scholars of […]

October 21, 2024

Africa

Africa: Health Activists Picket Against High Cost of Nutritious Food On World Food Day

[ad_1] On World Food Day, activists from PHM South Africa held a picket, protesting soaring prices of healthy food On World Food Day, October 16, the People's Health Movement (PHM) South Africa organized a picket in front of the National Parliament to protest the high cost of healthy and nutritious food in the country. While the South African Constitution guarantees the right to food, PHM South Africa argued that only the wealthy can afford healthy meals today. "The soaring prices […]

October 21, 2024

Entertainment

Africa: Afropop Worldwide – Now Hiring – Community Liaison Associate

[ad_1] Are you passionate about African and African diaspora music and culture? Do you thrive in the vibrant arts scene of New York City? Join Afropop Worldwide, the Peabody Award-winning leader in showcasing music and culture from Africa and the diaspora since 1988! We're looking for a dynamic, part-time Community Liaison Associate to be our cultural ambassador in NYC's exciting music community. In this role, you'll immerse yourself in the heartbeat of the city's musical landscape, build vital relationships, and […]

October 21, 2024

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Sudan Team Lifting Spirits With 2-0 Afcon Qualifiers Win

[ad_1] Benghazi — Dabanga readers were thrilled following the Sudanese national football team's shock 2-0 victory against Ghana in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Expectations remain varied regarding the upcoming against Niger and Angola. Sudan's national team delivered a glimmer of hope with a 2-0 win over the four-time AFCON champions Ghana in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers. The match, played on Tuesday at Benghazi Stadium in Libya, brought Sudan within one point of qualification for the tournament, set […]

October 21, 2024

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