Africa: Conflict, Climate Change Increase Hunger and Malnutrition Across Africa

[ad_1] Geneva — While the world's farmers produce more than enough food to feed the planet's nearly 8 billion people, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said "hunger and malnutrition are a fact of life" for billions. In a message in advance of World Food Day on October 16, Guterres said 733 million people globally are short of food because of "conflict, marginalization, climate change, poverty and economic downturns." The Food and Agriculture Organization was established 79 years ago on October […]

October 16, 2024

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Africa’s Farming Future Could Include More Digital Solutions

[ad_1] Nairobi, Kenya — More than 400 delegates and organizations working in Africa's farming sector are in Nairobi, Kenya, this week to discuss how digital agriculture can improve the lives of farmers and the continent's food system. Tech innovators discussed the need for increased funding, especially for women. In past decades, African farmers have struggled to produce enough food to feed the continent. DigiCow is one of the tech companies at the conference that says it has answers to the […]

October 16, 2024

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Nigeria/Libya: Libya Threatens Legal Action After Nigeria Pulls Out of Football Qualifier

[ad_1] Abuja, Nigeria — The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) is criticizing Nigeria's decision to withdraw from the 2025 AFCON qualifier in Libya and is threatening to take legal action. On Monday, Nigeria's national football team the Super Eagles walked off the fixture citing safety concerns after being stranded at a local airport in Libya without food and internet access for more than 16 hours. Tuesday's statement by the LFF accused its Nigerian counterpart, the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) of not […]

October 16, 2024

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Africa: AU Urges Dialogue, ‘Rejects Military Solutions’ in Sudan

[ad_1] El Fasher / Adré / Port Sudan / Entebbe — The African Union's Peace and Security Council* (PSC) has called on the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces to immediately lift the siege on North Darfur's capital of El Fasher, ensuring safe humanitarian access. Following its 1235th meeting on 9 October 2024, the PSC condemned the escalating violence and humanitarian crisis across Darfur, describing the situation as an "unprecedented catastrophe." The council's communique reaffirmed the African Union's (AU) commitment to supporting […]

October 16, 2024

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Rwanda: Basketball – Reg, APR Women Set for Zone 5 Club Championship

[ad_1] Rwanda Energy Group (REG) and APR women basketball clubs will present Rwanda in the upcoming FIBA Africa Zone 5 Club Championship which will take place in Zanzibar from October 27 to November 1. The competition will bring together nine clubs from different countries in the FIBA Zone 5 including Uganda, Burundi, Tanzania, Egypt, Kenya, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia and Rwanda. Rwanda will be represented by APR and REG, who finished the 2024 season as champions and runners-up in […]

October 16, 2024

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Rwanda: APR Teams Lift 2024 Nyerere Volleyball Championship

[ad_1] Rwanda's APR women and men volleyball clubs emerged winners of the 2024 Nyerere International Volleyball tournament that concluded in Moshi, Tanzania, on Monday, October 14. Peter Kamasa's APR women won the trophy after seeing off Tanzania Prisons in three sets (25-20, 25-23 and 25-21) in the final to finish the campaign unbeaten. They have now dethroned Rwanda revenue Authority (RRA) who had won the 2023 edition. In men's category, APR came from a set down to complete a 3-1 […]

October 16, 2024

Entertainment

Rwanda: Mucyo Wakera Back to Spotlight With Culture-Inspired Track ‘Nzaza’

[ad_1] After a hiatus that spanned almost a year, rising artiste Willy Pascal Mucyo Murekaze, popularly known as WaKera, has finally returned to the game with a new song 'Nzaza'. This comes after the singer, who doubles as a video producer at The New Times, started producing Afro Gakondo, a fusion of Gakondo sounds, largely made up with traditional instruments, with a modern touch of Afrobeats. ALSO READ: 'Never give up': Mucyo Wakera's journey to a bold Afro Fusion singer […]

October 16, 2024

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Libya/Nigeria: Reps Condemn Alleged Ill-Treatment of Super Eagles in Libya

[ad_1] The House of Representatives has condemned the alleged inhumane treatment of the Super Eagles and the delegation by the Libyan Football Federation/Libyan Government. This was sequel to the adoption of a motion by Rep. Kabiru Amodu (PDP-Zamfara) at plenary on Tuesday in Abuja. Moving the motion earlier, Amodu said that, the Super Eagles of Nigeria was expected to play a return match fixture of the Africa Cup of Nation qualifier against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. He said that […]

October 16, 2024

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Ghana: 30 Players Invited for Black Maidens Camping

[ad_1] After rigorous scouting and screening phases, Head Coach of the national U-17 female team, the Black Maidens, Joe Nana Adarkwah, has selected 30 players to begin a 3-week camping in Bibiani, today. This all-important exercise is for further assessment and monitoring of players in the quest to build a formidable squad for upcoming assignments. The camping will provide an avenue for the technical team to examine the team's capabilities, strength, skills while enabling team bonding which is essential as […]

October 16, 2024

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