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South Africa: Tension High in Sharpeville Following Violent Protests – South African News Briefs – October 18, 2024

[ad_1] Tension High in Sharpeville Following Violent Protests Eight people were arrested in Sharpeville following the looting of spaza shops owned by foreign nationals, reports EWN. Police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said that the situation remained tense, with public order police deployed to monitor the area. Nevhuhulwi confirmed that five people were detained for public violence, while three foreign nationals were arrested for possessing unlicensed firearms. The looting of foreign-owned tuck shops took place after a local businessman was fatally […]

todayOctober 18, 2024

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Uganda: Speaker Among to Run for the Blind

[ad_1] Kampala — The "Run for the Blind" event takes place on November 17, State Minister for Disability Affairs Hellen Grace Asamo said, and will coincide with the observance of International White Cane Day, which will be celebrated later this year to promote awareness about the rights and needs of the visually impaired community. The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, will headline a monumental fundraising marathon to raise funds for the government's quest to provide 10,000 white canes for the […]

todayOctober 18, 2024

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Ghana: Ace Power Promotions, Centre Point Mall to Help Promote Boxing

[ad_1] Boxing promotions firm, ACE Power Promotions (APP), has signed a two-year partnership agreement with Centre Point Mall, retail outlet and entertainment hub to promote and develop boxing. The deal, which was signed by the General Manager of APP, Mr Isaac Amanwkwah, and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Centre Point, Mr Bhagwan Asnani, will support ACE Power Promotions to stage boxing bouts and other developmental programmes. At a brief ceremony, Mr Amankwah expressed excitement about the deal and promised […]

todayOctober 18, 2024

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Ghana: Rlfg, Esports Assoc. Ghana Sign Pact to Develop Rugby League

[ad_1] The Rugby League Federation Ghana (RLFG) has signed a deal with Esports Association Ghana, aimed at merging the physical intensity of rugby league with the dynamic world of esports to offer a unique experience for fans and players alike. The partnership will culminate in the inaugural Esports Rugby League competition scheduled for October 27. This groundbreaking event will allow fans to engage with rugby league in a fresh digital way, combining live matches with thrilling esports tournaments. Speaking at […]

todayOctober 18, 2024

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Sudan/Ghana: Appiah Disappointed Sudan Won At Ghana’s Expense

[ad_1] The Head Coach of Sudan's national team, James Kwasi Appiah, has indicated that he is happy Sudan beat Ghana to boost its chances of qualifying to the 2025 AFCON in Morocco but expressed his disappointment the win came at the expense of Ghana. The former head coach of the Black Stars stated this in his post-game conference after Sudan beat Ghana 2-0 in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers. Sudan's win improved the team's points tally to seven in Group F […]

todayOctober 18, 2024

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Nigeria/Libya: Former Edo FA Chief Calls for Sanctions On Libyan Football Federation

[ad_1] Benin City — A former First Vice Chairman of the Edo State Football Association Dcn Darlington Okpebholo-Ray, on Wednesday called for sanctions by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on the Libyan Football Federation (LFF) for the inhuman treatment meted out the Super Eagles, the Nigerian national team of Nigeria in Libya. while honouring the return leg of the AFCON 2025 qualifying match. Recall that the Super Eagles had arrived in Libya for the second-leg match after securing victory […]

todayOctober 17, 2024

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Nigeria: U17wwc – Nigeria Wallop New Zealand 4-1 in Group Opener

[ad_1] Nigeria's Flamingos began their U-17 Women's World Cup campaign on an impressive note by beating New Zealand 4-1 on Wednesday night. The ladies dominated most part of the game, getting on the score sheet as early as the 2nd minute with Shakirat Moshood slotting home from inside the box. Khadijat Adegoke, Fardiat Abdulwahab, and Taiwo Afolabi joined the party in the 13th, 28th and 55th minutes respectively. Coach Bankole Olowookere's side now sit comfortably at the top of Group […]

todayOctober 17, 2024

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Nigeria: Goalkeepers2024 – Tackling Malnutrition in a Warming World

[ad_1] As climate change accelerates, so too does its devastating impact on global health, particularly on malnutrition. At the recent Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's 2024 GoalKeepers event in New York on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly , global leaders, health advocates, and innovators gathered to address a growing crisis--one where more than 400 million children worldwide are not receiving the nutrients they need to thrive. Chiemelie Ezeobi, who was in attendance writes that the event […]

todayOctober 17, 2024

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North Africa: Libya’s Unacceptable Gamesmanship

[ad_1] There should be consequences for Libya's horrible behaviour We condemn in the strongest terms the ill-treatment meted to the Super Eagles of Nigeria by the Libyan authorities, prompting the abandonment of Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations Group D qualifying match. The Super Eagles had left Nigeria via Kano on Sunday but were left stranded at the Al Abaq Airport for over 15 hours by Libyan officials who strangely diverted the flight from Benghazi and forced the pilot to land […]

todayOctober 17, 2024

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