Rwanda: Prosper Nkomezi to Launch Two Gospel Albums After Four Years

[ad_1] Renowned gospel musician Prosper Nkomezi has announced that he will release two albums 'Nzakingura' (I Will Open) and 'Nyigisha' (Teach Me) in a single concert on May 12, marking his first major performance since 2019. Known for popular songs like 'Nzayivuga,' 'Humura,' and 'Nzayivuga among others, Nkomezi will add the two albums to his list from which he looks forward to cementing talent and spiritual devotion. ALSO READ: Nkomezi on his journey to gospel stardom Nkomezi told the New […]

February 13, 2024 4

Entertainment

Rwanda: New Festival to Position Kigali As a Global Cultural Hub

[ad_1] From February 16 — 25, more than 200 artistes from 25 nations will convene in Kigali for the inaugural edition of 'Kigali Triennial Festival', a celebration of African arts and culture that aims to position the Rwandan capital as a global cultural hub. The Kigali Triennial, which will take place every three years, is jointly organized by the Ministry of Youth and Arts in collaboration with the City of Kigali and the Rwanda Arts Initiative. Under the theme "Where […]

February 13, 2024 2

Entertainment

Angola: Carnival 2024 – Minister Recommends Preservation of Cultural Identity

[ad_1] Luanda — The Minister of Culture and Tourism, Filipe Zau, recommended to young people to preserve Angolan cultural identity without neglecting the component of modernity, taking into account globalization. According to the minister, this action can make the Carnival of Luanda attract the international community, which will be an asset to Angolan tourism. 'Every culture in itself has an attraction for tourism. Therefore, it is necessary to encourage these actions', said the government official who witnessed, this Sunday, the […]

February 13, 2024 1

Africa

Africa: Tragic – Marathon World Record Holder Kelvin Kiptum Is Dead

[ad_1] Nairobi — Marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum is dead. According to Police reports, Kiptum and his Rwandese coach Garvais Hakizimana passed away on the spot Sunday night in an accident along the Eldoret-Kaptagat Road. This comes just less than a week after his marathon world record was ratified by World Athletics. "The accident happened around 11pm. The car had three occupants; two died on the spot while one was taken to hospital," Elgeyo Marakwet County Commander Peter Mulinge […]

February 12, 2024 2

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South Africa/Congo-Kinshasa: Bafana Walk Away With the Bronze Medal At Afcon

[ad_1] Captain and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams once again led from the front as he saved two penalties during the tense penalty shootout. He saved the final kick from DR Congo's Meschak Elia during sudden death to win the match for the South Africans. The South African senior men's team captain has been reluctant to take credit for his heroics during the tournament but will accept that his contribution was crucial. The two sides created a number of opportunities during the […]

February 11, 2024

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Angolan Among the Referees for the Can’2023 Final

[ad_1] Luanda — Angolan international referee Jerson Emiliano dos Santos is part of the trio of referees appointed by CAF for the final match of the 34th African Football Championship, which ends on Sunday, in Côte d'Ivoire. The 40-year-old professional thus once again deserves the trust of the governing body of continental football for the 9pm clash between Nigeria and Côte d'Ivoire, after throughout the competition, which began on the 13th of February, having been named several times. Jerson Emiliano, […]

February 11, 2024 1

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South Africa/Congo-Kinshasa: Afcon – Williams Helps Bafana Bafana to Third Place

[ad_1] South Africa claimed the bronze after another penalty shootout win over DR Congo. Bafana Bafana captain and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams was back in his element on Saturday as he led his team to the bronze medal after the third-place match against DR Congo went to penalties. The Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper played a crucial role in keeping South Africa in the game by making a decisive save on the fifth penalty, which was taken by DR Congo captain Chancel Mbemba. […]

February 11, 2024

Africa

Africa: Nearly 10 000 Children Vaccinated As Malaria Vaccine Rollout in Africa Expands

[ad_1] Brazzaville — Nearly 10 000 children in Burkina Faso and Cameroon have now received the RTS,S malaria vaccine since being introduced this year. A wider malaria vaccine rollout is underway this year in several African countries, with Cameroon being the first outside the malaria vaccine pilot programme to do so. Cameroon launched the vaccine on 22 January 2024. It is being integrated into its national routine immunization programme in more than 500 public and private health facilities across 42 […]

February 10, 2024 1

Africa

Africa: Once More Into the Breach – SADC Troops in DRC

[ad_1] SADC's second military intervention in eastern DRC in a decade raises many questions. The long-simmering conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is starting to boil over again. On 2 February, a South African Airforce Oryx helicopter participating in MONUSCO, the UN peacekeeping mission in DRC, was seriously damaged by ground fire and some of its crew and a medical officer were injured. This week, missile, mortar and artillery fire were exchanged in the Goma area […]

February 10, 2024 3

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