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Africa: Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace, and Security Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield U.S. Representative to the United Nations

[ad_1] New York, New York — AS DELIVERED Thank you so much, Madam President. And I want to thank Switzerland for bringing us together on this important topic; it’s really fitting that we gather today on United Nations Day. Thank you, also, Deputy Secretary-General Mohammed, for your presentation, as well as […]

October 25, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: Music Video Production, Promotion Now Cost N100 Million, Timaya Laments

[ad_1] "When you call these young Nigerian artistes, they tell you ₦50 million, ₦30 million, because they're spending a lot of money and need to make it back." Nigerian singer and songwriter Inetimi Odom, popularly known as Timaya, has expressed concern over the soaring costs of music video production and […]

October 25, 2024

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South Africa: 10 Years Since Meyiwa’s Murder – South African News Briefs – October 25, 2024

[ad_1] Justice for Senzo? Ten Years After His Death, South Africa Still Waits South Africa marks a decade since the tragic loss of its national soccer team captain, Senzo Meyiwa, a moment that shocked the country and its football fans alike, reports EWN. Meyiwa was fatally shot on October […]

October 25, 2024

Africa

Africa’s week in pictures: 18

October 25, 2024

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Nigeria: Super Eagles Trio Nominated for Prestigious CAF Awards 2024

[ad_1] In a remarkable display of team excellence, the Super Eagles have also been nominated for the Team of the Year category, The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the highly anticipated nomination shortlist for the 2024 CAF Awards, with three Super Eagles players proudly flying the Nigerian flag. […]

October 25, 2024

Africa

Africa: 85% of Children Affected By Polio in 2023 Lived in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Countries

[ad_1] Of the 541 children affected by polio globally in 2023, 85 per cent live in the 31 fragile, conflict-affected, and vulnerable countries, according to a new UNICEF analysis on World Polio Day. Polio cases in these settings have more than doubled in the past five years, while routine childhood […]

October 25, 2024

Africa

Africa: UK-Funded Unitaid Launches Initiative to Boost Medical Oxygen Access in Sub-Saharan Africa

[ad_1] Nairobi — This week, Unitaid, funded by the UK government, announced a significant US$22 million investment to support the establishment of Africa's first regional liquid oxygen manufacturing program, aimed at improving access to medical oxygen in sub-Saharan Africa. The initiative will focus on East and Southern Africa, with production […]

October 25, 2024

Africa

Africa: Polio Almost Eradicated but Challenges Persist – Unicef

[ad_1] Since 1988, the number of children affected by polio has dropped by a staggering 99 percent. Polio, once a leading cause of paralysis and death among children worldwide, is now on the verge of eradication. Since 1988, the number of children affected by polio has dropped by a staggering […]

October 25, 2024

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Africa Football Business Summit Explores Strategies to Boost Sports Development

[ad_1] Nairobi, Kenya — Kenya is hosting the Africa Football Business Summit to boost football and sports development across the continent. The summit focuses on ways African countries can benefit from the game's ever-increasing popularity. The meeting comes as East African nations prepare to host the African Cup of Nations […]

October 25, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: Seun Kuti Gets Heavier Yet

[ad_1] Seun Kuti, youngest son of the Afrobeat legend and founder, is just out with his seventh studio album, Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head). It's a strong set of tracks, featuring an updated lineup of the Egypt 80 band, and the requisite deep grooves and trenchant political messages. The […]

October 25, 2024

Africa: Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace, and Security Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield U.S. Representative to the United Nations

Nigeria: Music Video Production, Promotion Now Cost N100 Million, Timaya Laments

South Africa: 10 Years Since Meyiwa’s Murder – South African News Briefs – October 25, 2024

Africa’s week in pictures: 18

Nigeria: Super Eagles Trio Nominated for Prestigious CAF Awards 2024

Africa: 85% of Children Affected By Polio in 2023 Lived in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Countries

Africa: UK-Funded Unitaid Launches Initiative to Boost Medical Oxygen Access in Sub-Saharan Africa

Africa: Polio Almost Eradicated but Challenges Persist – Unicef

Africa Football Business Summit Explores Strategies to Boost Sports Development

Nigeria: Seun Kuti Gets Heavier Yet

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