Kenya: Chepngetich Smashes World Marathon Record in Chicago With 2:09:56

[ad_1] Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich took almost two minutes off the world record at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, winning the World Athletics Platinum Label road race in 2:09:56 on Sunday (13). Not only did she obliterated Tigist Assefa's world record of 2:11:53, set in Berlin last year, Chepngetich also notched up her third Chicago Marathon victory and chopped more than four minutes off her previous best of 2:14:18, set when winning here in 2022. On a good day for […]

October 14, 2024 2

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Kenya’s Chepngetich Breaks Marathon World Record, Dedicates to Late Kiptum

[ad_1] Nairobi — Ruth Chepngetich became the first woman to ever run a marathon in under two hours and 10 minutes, as she broke the world record in a time of 2:09:56 on her way to winning the Chicago Marathon on Sunday. Chepngetich, who had hinted before the race that she would be interested in the Course Record, went further on to break the world mark, breaking Ethiopian Tigst Asefa's mark of 2:11:53 set in September last year in Berlin. […]

October 14, 2024 2

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Africa: Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Response Services in Ethiopia – Empowering Women and Girls in Conflict-Affected Areas

[ad_1] STORY HIGHLIGHTS Conflicts in Ethiopia have devastated communities, and the resulting loss of services and breakdown in social support systems have made it harder to access lifesaving gender-based violence response services. The World Bank is supporting the Government of Ethiopia to improve access to quality holistic GBV response services for conflict-affected communities across five regions. A total of 5 million people living in conflict-affected communities in the Afar, Amhara, Benshangul-Gumz, Oromia, and Tigray regions are benefitting from the project. […]

October 14, 2024 2

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Nigeria: Team Nigeria May Miss 15th African Scrabble Championship in Kigali

[ad_1] Unless a miracle happens, Team Nigeria may not participate in this year's African Scrabble Championships holding in Kigali, Rwanda this month. The Africa Scrabble Championship now in its 15th edition is the continent's flagship event featuring the best of African Scrabble players and it is held biennially. This year's edition coincides with the 30th anniversary celebration of PANASA. Nigeria has consistently dominated the event, with University of Lagos graduate Enoch Nwali holding the individual title and the country's contingent […]

October 12, 2024 1

Entertainment

South Africa’s 2wo Bunnies to Headline Vault Lounge’s 3rd Anniversary

[ad_1] Vault Lounge, known for its high energy theme parties, will be celebrating three years on the Ugandan entertainment scene this Saturday. The celebrations will be led by Don Julio tequila, the beverage sponsor, and will feature South Africa's 2wo Bunnies, a mesmerising DJ duo that is known to turn up parties everywhere they've performed. 2wo Bunnies have been making waves across the South African music scene, with their signature, high energy blend of house, Amapiano, and Afrobeats mixes. Their […]

October 12, 2024 2

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Ethiopia: Excelling Ethiopia’s Tourism Via New Destinations’ Dev’t

[ad_1] As one of the oldest civilizations in the world, Ethiopia has a wealth of historical and cultural sites that have long drawn tourists from all corners of the globe. In recent years, the country has been steadily gaining popularity as a must-visit destination for travelers seeking unique cultural experiences, stunning landscapes, and rich history. Apart from this, in order to further enhance Ethiopia's tourism industry and attract more visitors, the development of new destinations is crucial. Experts in the […]

October 12, 2024 2

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Ethiopia: Artistic Value of Corridor Development

[ad_1] The corridor development project launched in Addis Ababa is surging through its second phase with the successful accomplishment of its primary phase. The project is one of the grand urban developments chalked out with the prime objective to enhance the standard of the city through upgrading the infrastructure and facilitating connectivity routes between the sub-cities and suburban areas. The project endeavors to foster the city primarily by normalizing the uneven development features within the sub-cities. The project is in […]

October 12, 2024 2

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East Africa: Understanding Thesis, Antithesis and Synthesis in Ethiopia – A Path to Effective Dialogue

[ad_1] Ethiopia, a nation rich in history, culture, and diversity, stands at a crossroads, facing challenges that threaten its social fabric. The concepts of thesis, antithesis, and synthesis, rooted in dialectical reasoning, can provide a framework for understanding and addressing these challenges. Ethiopia's historical narrative is a tapestry woven with threads of ancient civilizations, resilient cultures, and a strong sense of identity. The country's unique history includes the Aksumite Empire, the Solomonic dynasty, the Geda system, which is the oldest […]

October 12, 2024 2

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Africa: CAF Wraps Up Safe Stadium Workshop in Kenya With Focus On Enhancing Security

[ad_1] Dr. Christian Emeruwa, Head of the Safety and Security Division at the Confederation of African Football (CAF), believes the recently concluded three-day Safe Stadium workshop in Nairobi will play a crucial role in achieving CAF's goal of ensuring zero fatalities and enhanced spectator safety across Africa. Kenya became the 10th country to host the CAF Safe Stadium Initiative, where 40 participants from the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), all 18 FKF Premier League clubs, private security firms, and the National […]

October 11, 2024 1

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