Mauritania Ready to Shake Up the Continental Hierarchy

[ad_1] The Mauritanian national beach soccer team has undergone significant evolution since its creation, gradually making a name for themselves on the continental and international scenes. CAFOnline takes a look at the team as they prepare to make their debut at the CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations set to take place in Hurghada, Egypt between 19 - 26 October. Mauritania Profile · Nickname: The Mourabitounes · Coach: Moussa Baghayogho · Captain: Mohamed Diallo Launched in the early 2000s, […]

October 15, 2024

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Mozambique/Eswatini: Mozambique Cruise Past Eswatini to Lead Group I in Qualifiers

[ad_1] Mozambique secured an emphatic 3-0 victory over Eswatini on Monday night to take the top spot in Group I of the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The match, held at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit, saw Mozambique dominate their hosts with a clinical performance. The goals for Mozambique came from Domingues, Stanley Ratifo, and Geny Catamo, securing three vital points as they move closer to qualification for next year's TotalEnergies CAF AFCON, which will be hosted […]

October 15, 2024

Japan

Election to test Ishiba’s ability to build a strong political base

[ad_1] The Oct. 27 general election — the first nationwide vote since a slush funds scandal was uncovered within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party — comes as an early test of the leadership of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who is already grappling with a fragile party support base and public skepticism.Following in the steps of his predecessors, Ishiba chose to launch the party’s campaign in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, one of […]

October 15, 2024

Africa

Africa: ‘Africa Must Continue to Rise,’ Says General Assembly President

[ad_1] To meet the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the UN General Assembly President on Monday emphasised Africa's potential and the urgent need for both international support and systemic reforms across the continent. In a speech delivered during a debate on African development, Assembly President Philémon Yang addressed the continent's progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the African Union's (AU) related framework, known as Agenda 2063. "There has never been a better time to accelerate progress towards peace, […]

October 15, 2024

Africa

Africa’s Call for Permanent Membership in the UN Security Council

[ad_1] The formation of the United Nations is said to have a strong historical account. In the aftermath of WWI, it came into existence primarily with the name "League of Nations" with the prime aim of deterring further escalation of conflicts which are precariously attributable to catastrophic human and environmental devastation around the globe. The allied powers came together with the far-reaching agenda of establishing a global institution which plays a significant role in preventing conflicts from spreading further to […]

October 15, 2024

Africa

Africa: Long-Lasting Protection – The Future of HIV Prevention in Africa

[ad_1] Lima, Peru — Imagine a world where an HIV prevention method lasts for six months, offering protection without the daily hassle of taking a pill. This could soon be a reality as new long-acting HIV prevention tools move through the research pipeline. These prevention tools are designed to transform the fight against HIV, particularly in places where daily oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has been difficult to implement. Professor Nelly Mugo from the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) considers what […]

October 15, 2024

Japan

CEATEC begins near Tokyo as humanity enters ‘a new era’ with AI

[ad_1] Chiba – The Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies (CEATEC) kicked off in Chiba on Tuesday for a four-day run. The trade fair showcases products and services that employ artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies to try making lives more convenient and work more efficient. The event at the Makuhari Messe convention center brings together 808 companies and organizations from Japan and abroad, including startups and universities. "We have entered […]

October 15, 2024

Japan

Japan’s sale tax likely to remain 10% as big parties avoid third rail

[ad_1] Only a few smaller opposition parties in Japan are considering a reduction in the consumption tax rate ahead of the general election, with the main opposition and the ruling parties supporting the current rate of 10%.“If the consumption tax was abolished, it would create a hole of over ¥20 trillion in the budget,” Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan chief Yoshihiko Noda said during a debate hosted by Niconico, a […]

October 15, 2024

Africa

Africa: Late Diagnosis Is Turning Cancer Into Death Sentence in Africa – This Project Wants to End That

[ad_1] African women die of breast cancer within five years in four out of five cases, compared to early diagnosis in developed countries. A growing number of cases of cancer and high mortality rates make cancer one of the most significant health issues in Africa. It is estimated that 50% of cancer cases in Africa involve breast, cervical, prostate, colorectal, and liver cancers in adults. If urgent measures are not taken, cancer mortality in the region will reach approximately one […]

October 15, 2024

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