Africa: CAF Wraps Up Safe Stadium Workshop in Kenya With Focus On Enhancing Security

[ad_1] Dr. Christian Emeruwa, Head of the Safety and Security Division at the Confederation of African Football (CAF), believes the recently concluded three-day Safe Stadium workshop in Nairobi will play a crucial role in achieving CAF's goal of ensuring zero fatalities and enhanced spectator safety across Africa. Kenya became the 10th country to host the CAF Safe Stadium Initiative, where 40 participants from the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), all 18 FKF Premier League clubs, private security firms, and the National […]

October 11, 2024

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Africa: CAF Women’s Champions League – Tshabalala Looking Beyond CAF Women’s Champions League Title Defense

[ad_1] Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies FC head coach, Jerry Tshabalala says defending their CAF Women's Champions League title is important for the club. However, equally crucial to the club is the continuous development of young female football talent. Tshabalala will be aiming at securing a third CAF Women's Champions League gold medal for the South African side who have won two out of the three editions. Speaking to CAFOnline ahead of the much-anticipated competition, Tshabalala touches on the evolution of the […]

October 11, 2024

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Rwanda/Cote d’Ivoire: Afcon 2025 Qualifiers – Rwanda Hoping to Upset Benin in Abidjan

[ad_1] Group D Benin vs Rwanda, at Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny Kickoff: 6pm CAT Rwanda will be aiming to break their winless jinx against Benin when the two sides square off at Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny in Friday's Group D match day three of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers. Amavubi are chasing their first win of the campaign having drawn 1-1 with Libya in Tripoli before holding Nigeria to a barren draw draw with Nigeria at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali. Benin, meanwhile, started […]

October 11, 2024

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Africa: Kagame, Africa CDC Discuss Strategies to Enhance Disease Prevention On Continent

[ad_1] President Paul Kagame and Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), on October 11 discussed Rwanda's preparedness and collaboration with Africa CDC in containing the spread of the Marburg virus. ALSO READ: Rwanda has almost zero risk to export Marburg, says Africa CDC boss "They also exchanged on various strategies to help enhance disease prevention as well as building increased capacity for manufacturing of vaccines and medical kits on the continent," […]

October 11, 2024

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South Africa: Durban Tourism Operators Fasten Seatbelts After Yet Another Blow – Water Cuts

[ad_1] Durban's tourism industry has been on the decline in recent years due to pollution on its beaches along the iconic Golden Mile, concerns over crime, and, of course, Covid-19. As the city was preparing for the upcoming festive season, it was hit with another blow -- water rationing. Just as Durban's tourism industry was preparing for the festive season, last week eThekwini Municipality Mayor Cyril Xaba announced a new series of water rationing in the city, dampening the hopes […]

October 11, 2024

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South Africa: New Visa Reforms Could Boost South Africa’s Economy By 1.2 Percent

[ad_1] The gazetting of the remote work visitor visa and the new points-based system for work visas removes bureaucratic hurdles that have hampered SA's visa regime and promises far-reaching positive outcomes for the economy. Listen to this article 10 min Listen to this article 10 min Hailed as an evolution in South Africa's immigration policies, the new regulations to attract skilled and remote workers are a shot in the arm for the country's economy. Gazetted on Wednesday by Home Affairs […]

October 11, 2024

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Sudan/Ghana: Morocco Afcon 2025 – Black Stars Walk On Tightrope …After Goalless Draw With Sudan

[ad_1] Goal scoring proved the biggest bane of the Black Stars yesterday when they failed to find the back of the net against Sudan in an AFCON 2025 qualifier at the Accra Sports Stadium. The result leaves the Black Stars as 'endangered species' as far as qualification to the continental fiesta was concerned unless they win the last three games that include a second leg tie against the Sudanese in Libya on Monday. It was a much improved performance from […]

October 11, 2024

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Africa: World Mental Health Day – a Day With Serious Meaning for Humanitarian Workers

[ad_1] The theme of World Mental Health Day 2024 is "Mental Health at Work." We asked colleagues from around the world to share their thoughts on this theme in a context where crises and disasters continue to multiply. For this article, we gathered insights from our colleagues working in the health sector in the IFRC Africa region. Humanitarian workers face unique challenges: they operate in contexts of severe hardship, often under pressure, and in environments where safety is never guaranteed. […]

October 11, 2024

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Africa: Conference Deliberating On Africa’s Challenges, Opportunities Kicks Off in Addis

[ad_1] Addis Ababa — The Institute of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the Al Jazeera Center for Studies, has organized a two-day conference with a theme "Africa: Challenges of Fragility and Capitalizing on International Competition." The conference has brought together experts, policymakers, and think tank representatives from the Middle East and Africa to discuss the multifaceted issues facing African nations, including regional security, the legacy of fragility, internal challenges and foreign engagement, proxy wars and transboundary militias, among other pressing […]

October 11, 2024

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