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South Africa: Cape Town’s Minstrels Kick Off Tweede Nuwe Jaar With a Bang As the Klopse Drum the Ghoema Beat

[ad_1] The alternative New Year celebrations date back to the mid-19th century when the Cape slaves were given a day off from their duties on 2 January. Tweede Nuwe Jaar (Second New Year) kicked off in Cape Town on Tuesday with thousands of minstrels showing off their glitzy outfits and […]

January 3, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: Five New Countries, Including Saudi Arabia and Iran, Formally Join Brics

[ad_1] Members of the expanded BRICS bloc have declared to work for multilateral regimes and multipolarity against the attempts to create hegemony and dominance in the world politics Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates formally joined the BRICS group on Monday, January 1, 2024, Russian president […]

January 3, 2024 4

Africa

Africa: Report Card 2 – Half-Way to the Global Goals Deadline

[ad_1] Halting unsustainable consumption and production which have contributed to the decline of biodiversity and the health of the world's marine, terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems was central to the establishment of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Launched in 2015, the Agenda set out a 15-year plan to realize 17 […]

January 3, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: Report Card 1 – Half-Way to the Global Goals Deadline

[ad_1] The global push for a safer, greener and more just world, as outlined in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, has reached its halfway mark, but what progress has been made so far? Launched in 2015, the initiative set out a 15-year plan to realize 17 interconnected targets, known […]

January 3, 2024 2

Japan

Saving the Panama Canal will take years and cost billions, if it’s even possible

January 3, 2024 1

Entertainment

Rwanda: Former Miss Rwanda Winners Congratulate Nishimwe on Her Engagement

[ad_1] Miss Rwanda 2020 Naomie Nishimwe's engagement with her fiancé Michael Tesfay has had more than one heart melting at the viral pictures of the lovebirds' special moment of romance. Tesfay and Naomie, who have been dating since early 2022, broke the news about their engagement on Monday night, January […]

January 3, 2024 2

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Kenya: All Set for 2024 Kenya Kite Cup at Diani Beach

[ad_1] Nairobi — This year's edition of the Kenya Kite Cup is scheduled for January 12-13 at Diani beach with top surfers from around the world expected to be in contention. The annual competition will feature free style contests for men and women as well as relay races with a […]

January 3, 2024 2

Japan

Pliskova rallies to oust Osaka in Brisbane

January 3, 2024 1

Entertainment

Nigeria: Actor Zack Orji Is in Stable Condition – AGN

[ad_1] The actor was hospitalised on New Year's eve. The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has revealed that the health of the ailing Nollywood actor Zack Orji is improving. The actor was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the National Hospital in Abuja on New Year's Eve. The […]

January 3, 2024 2

Entertainment

Zimbabwe: ‘Robbery’ Hitmaker Freeman Interviewed By Police Over Questionable, Continued Association With Criminals

[ad_1] Zimdancehall chanter Freeman, real name Energy Sylvester Chizanga, was Tuesday interviewed by ZRP's Homicide division following the killing of a third armed robber associated with him. This is the second time Freeman has had to answer police questions about his associations, all related to armed robberies. A police statement […]

January 3, 2024 2