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Kenya: Multiple World Record Holder Henry Rono Dead At 72

[ad_1] Nairobi — The athletics fraternity is once again in mourning after the passing away of Kenyan legend and multiple world record holder Henry Rono. According to a statement from Athletics Kenya (AK), the 1978 Commonwealth Games champion for the men's 3000m steeplechase and 5000m passed away at the Nairobi South Hospital on Thursday morning after a brief illness. "Athletics Kenya is saddened to notify the public of the demise of former athlete Mr Henry Rono, which occurred today at […]

todayFebruary 15, 2024

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Africa: 1.4 Billion Children Globally Missing Out On Basic Social Protection, According to Latest Data

[ad_1] New York — Fewer than one in ten children in low-income countries have access to child benefits, leaving them vulnerable to disease, missed education, poor nutrition, poverty and inequality Globally, 1.4 billion children aged 0-15 lack any form of social protection, leaving them vulnerable to disease, poor nutrition and poverty, according to new data released today by the International Labour Organization (ILO), Save the Children and UNICEF. In low-income countries, less than one in ten children in this age […]

todayFebruary 15, 2024

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Tunisia to Participate in Arab Rugby Sevens Championship 2024

[ad_1] Tunis/Tunisia — The national rugby teams (men and women's) will participate in the Arab Rugby Sevens Championship 2024 due on February 16-17 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Round-1 draw placed men's team in Group B along with Libya, hosts Saudi Arabia, Syria and Morocco. Women's team was drawn in Group A with Syria, Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Five Tunisians are among the referees who will officiate the games. [ad_2] Source link

todayFebruary 15, 2024

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Nigeria’s Fintech Community and the Global War Against Fraud

[ad_1] The advent of financial technology and global adoption has been the answer to the long-waited solution to connecting world commerce with cross-border transactions, cutting off the barriers of trade and currency conversion. The innovation has helped businesses and even countries participate in global trade in real-time and repatriate remittances that took months just a few years ago. But like every innovation, no matter the good intent, it always falls prey to the tactics of those who have dedicated their […]

todayFebruary 15, 2024

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Nigeria: Champions League – Mbappe Leads PSG Attack Against Real Sociedad

[ad_1] Kylian Mbappe spearheads the Paris Saint-Germain attack in Wednesday's Champions League last 16 first leg against Real Sociedad, who are missing captain Mikel Oyarzabal at the Parc des Princes. Mbappe, who has 30 goals in all competitions this season for his club, is flanked by Ousmane Dembele and Bradley Barcola in the PSG front line. The one real surprise in the French champions' line-up comes in defence, with Brazilian January signing Lucas Beraldo starting at left-back rather than Lucas […]

todayFebruary 15, 2024

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Nigeria: Afcon – Top Teams Eye Super Eagles Stars

[ad_1] Nigeria's Super Eagles were last Sunday beaten in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations by hosts, Ivory Coast. However, the scintillating performance of the players has not gone unnoticed and top teams especially in Europe are now queueing up for the signature of some of players ahead of the summer transfer window. Below are some of the players in hot demand: William Troost-Ekong The Saudi Arabian Professional League is abuzz with rumours as several clubs express strong […]

todayFebruary 15, 2024

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Nigeria: Sports Ministry Partners Military to Produce Laurel-Winning Athletes

[ad_1] Sports development minister, Senator John Owan Enoh, has pledged to work with both military and para-military institutions to develop world-class athletes who will win international accolades for the country. He made the commitment while delivering a speech at the 1st Military and Para-Military Judo Championship in Abuja, yesterday. Senator Enoh expressed regret that the fertile grounds which military and para-military institutions once provided for producing sports talents have been eroded over the years and called for the resuscitation of […]

todayFebruary 15, 2024

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Africa: Report Sees Africa’s Agrifood Sector As Solution to Youth Unemployment

[ad_1] Nairobi — A new report says Africa's agrifood sector -- which involves the processing, packaging and selling of locally produced food -- could be the key to boosting employment rates, income and food security on the continent. Experts in agriculture, engineering, ecology, nutrition and food security unveiled the 140-page report in Uganda on Wednesday, looking at the challenges young Africans face and the education and skills needed for jobs in the agrifood sector. Rhoda Tumusiime, a former commissioner for […]

todayFebruary 15, 2024

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Nigerians Condemn Cyber-Bullying of Super Eagles’ Iwobi

[ad_1] Nigerians have unanimously condemned ongoing social media attacks targeted at Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi following Nigeria's recent defeat in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Unfortunately, the Fulham midfielder has come under serious social media attacks by some aggrieved Nigerians who feel he contributed to the loss. However, such unwarranted attacks have been condemned by Nigerians who believe it was collective effort so no player should be singled out for attacks. A BCC Lions […]

todayFebruary 15, 2024

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