Africa Africa: CARE Report – “Breaking the Silence”: Top Ten Humanitarian Crises That Didn’t Make Headlines in 2023 [ad_1] All ten forgotten crises are in Africa 300 million people will need humanitarian aid in 2024 – almost half of them in Africa In 2023, there were 273,421 articles published about the iPhone, but only 1,049 articles about the humanitarian crisis in Angola. Yet, more than seven million people have been affected by droughts, floods, and hunger in the Southern African country. Angola is once again number one among the top ten forgotten humanitarian crises that received the least […] todayJanuary 15, 2024 2
Africa Africa’s Crises Fall Out of Focus As Global Attention Drifts [ad_1] Care International has listed the ten forgotten humanitarian crises of last year -- all of them in Africa. Climate change plays a huge role, the aid organization says, and more media attention is needed. Crises in Africa are being overlooked, with news about humanitarian emergencies on the continent buried beneath the weight of media attention focused elsewhere, Care International's 2023 report concludes. That means issues such as hunger in Angola, chronic malnutrition in Burundi and high child mortality in […] todayJanuary 15, 2024 2
Entertainment Angola: Short Film Festival Pays Tribute to Director Abel Couto [ad_1] Luanda — Filmmaker and director Abel Couto will be honored at the 5th edition of the Kianda International Short Film Festival (FESC-KIANDA), taking place from 18 to 26 of this month in Luanda. The director of FESC-KIANDA, Vânio de Almeida, said in a press conference that 36 short films will be screened at event, portraying various subjects of the country's reality. According to the official, the tribute is due to his trajectory in favor of the seventh art and […] todayJanuary 12, 2024 2
Entertainment Rwandan Actor Ncuti Gatwa Named Among Top 100 Influential Africans [ad_1] Ncuti Gatwa has been named by The African Magazine among its annual listing of the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2023. The list celebrates the achievements and contributions of Africans from various fields and sectors, who have made a positive impact on the continent and the world. ALSO READ: Ncuti Gatwa ranks number one on Radio Times' greatest TV stars of 2022 The list features six categories of public office, business, science and academia, creatives, environmental, media and sports. […] todayJanuary 12, 2024 2
News Gabon: The Footballer Who Was Born Five Years After His Mother Died! [ad_1] The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is investigating an alleged case of age manipulation involving Gabonese footballer Guelor Kanga. The investigation follows reports that Kanga, who claims to have been born in 1990, actually lost his mother in 1985. While the reasons behind Kanga's decision to fake his age are uncertain, the advantage of being seen as five years younger is generally attractive to many athletes. Kanga, who plays as an offensive midfielder for Red Star Belgrade and the […] todayJanuary 12, 2024 2
News Rwanda Targets Knockout Stage at Africa Handball Championship [ad_1] Rwanda's national handball team captain Jean-Paul Muhawenayo says he and his teammates will do whatever it takes to reach the knockout stage at the forthcoming 2024 CAHB African Men's Championship that will take place in Cairo, Egypt, from January 17-27. Rwanda, who are making a debut at the continental handball competition, have been pooled in Group D alongside DR Congo, Zambia, and Cape Verde. A delegation of 18 players left Kigali for Cairo on Monday, January 8, where they […] todayJanuary 12, 2024 2
News Rwanda: From Surviving Cancer to NBA – a Chat With APR Assistant Coach Bill Bayno [ad_1] It is 11:30 am as we are cleared to access Stecol basketball court, an open sporting facility located at the Kigali Special Economic Zone, in Gasabo District. Walking into the facility, which is commonly known for hosting domestic basketball games, we are guided to a training court where APR basketball club conducts daily club training in preparation for the 2024 Basketball Africa League(BAL). We are then introduced to the Rwandan champions' new assistant coach, Bill Bayno, a seasoned tactician […] todayJanuary 12, 2024 1
News Rwanda: Gasogi United Release Kevin Ishimwe [ad_1] Gasogi United have parted ways with winger Kevin Ishimwe six months before his contract expires. The club announced the player's release on Tuesday, January 9 via its x account. Times Sport understands that things have not been smooth between Ishimwe and the club management since he claimed about his salary arrears. He becomes the second senior player released by the club this window after Cameroonian striker Maxwell Ravel Djoumekou was shown the exit in December 2023. Ishimwe joined Gasogi […] todayJanuary 12, 2024 2
Entertainment Rwanda: Yvonne Kabarokore to Represent Rwanda at Miss Planet International [ad_1] Yvonne Kabarokore, popularly known on social media as Ivy, is set to represent Rwanda at the fourth edition of Miss Planet International Pageant to take place in Cambodia this year. The beauty queen, who is currently doing Theater Directing at the New International Performing Arts Institute of Berlin, Germany, confirmed the development to The New Times on Tuesday, January 9, saying that she was approached by the casting team in 2023 and accepted the offer of representing her home […] todayJanuary 12, 2024 4