Madagascar/Malawi: Malawi Scorchers’ Semifinal Hopes Dwindle After Narrow Win Over Madagascar

[ad_1] The Malawi Scorchers face a challenging path to the semifinals of the COSAFA Women's Championship 2024 following a narrow 1-0 victory over Madagascar. In order to advance, they must secure a convincing win in their final group match against Mauritius. Currently, the Scorchers sit second in Group B, where only the top team advances to the knockout stage. Botswana leads the group after a commanding 5-0 victory over Mauritius, leaving both Botswana and Malawi with four points. The Scorchers […]

October 28, 2024

Africa

Africa Summit – Address Rights Crises in DR Congo, Sudan

[ad_1] Nairobi — COMESA Should Work to Curb Atrocities, Protect Civilians, Promote Justice African leaders should prioritize rights-driven solutions to the crises in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and Sudan at the 23rd Summit of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) scheduled in Bujumbura, Burundi, on October 31, 2024, Human Rights Watch said today. Summit participants should discuss steps to end the atrocities in eastern Congo by the armed group M23, the Rwandan military, the Congolese security […]

October 28, 2024

Africa

Africa: Kamala Harris Should Pursue Africa Priorities if She Becomes President

[ad_1] Washington, DC — The White House announcement on October 16 that President Biden's postponed trip to Angola has been rescheduled for December, fulfilling a promise that he would visit Africa before leaving office, is welcome. A victory by Vice President Harris in November could expand on the Biden administration's Africa engagements and take U.S.-Africa relations to a higher level. While Africa remains a relatively low priority for Washington, the Biden Administration acknowledged Africa's growing importance and the need for African leaders […]

October 25, 2024

Africa

Africa: Terrorist Expansion, Hegemonic Control in the Horn of Africa – Implications for Ethiopia

[ad_1] The IS which lost ground in most parts of the world seems to search for a safe haven in the Horn of Africa searching for a niche in Somalia. On yet another development, the Federal Government of Somalia has invited foreign forces into the country. In a country where Al- Shabab and Al-Qaida are controlling quite a larger territory of the nation, it is no surprise that global terrorist groups and hegemonic forces are now focusing on Somalia. The […]

October 24, 2024

Entertainment

Uganda: Former Miss Uganda Dorah Mwima Now a Renowned Doula

[ad_1] DORAH MWIMA BARRAK, 34, is Miss Uganda 2008, a doula and childbirth educator, founder of Wow Mom, Queen MA and CEO of Denan Baby to Kids shops in Kampala. She supports women through pre-conception to pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum care. Quick Talk recently had a chat with the mother-of-six - including a set of twins. Dorah, please tell Quick Talk a little about yourself and this life as a doula. Funny thing is I have actually been doing this […]

October 24, 2024

News

Kenyans to Apply for UK Visas Via Vfs Global Offices in Nairobi, Mombasa

[ad_1] Nairobi — Wishing to travel to the United Kingdom can now apply for UK visas through newly opened VFS Global offices in Nairobi and Mombasa. Alok Singhal, Head of Sub-Saharan Africa for VFS Global, announced that visa applicants must first book an appointment before completing their application. Singhal emphasized VFS Global's long-standing partnership with UK Visas and Immigration since 2003, expressing excitement about providing top-notch services to Kenyan travelers. He also mentioned several optional services designed to simplify the […]

October 24, 2024

Africa

Africa: The Deepfake Is a Powerful Weapon in the War in Sudan

[ad_1] While still rudimentary - voice-cloning models can't yet relay convincing Sudanese dialects - the use of Deepfakes is now routinely used on Sudan's violent, if bloodless, alternative battlefield: social media. In April 2024, an image of a building engulfed in flames went viral on Facebook in Sudan. The image was widely shared with captions that claimed the building was part of Al-Jazeera University in Wad Madani city, and the Sudanese army had bombed it. Many political leaders and public […]

October 24, 2024

Africa

Africa: Three Somali Migrants Tortured to Death By Human Traffickers in Libya, Activist Reveals

[ad_1] At least three Somali migrants tragically lost their lives in September and October while being held in warehouses and homes operated by human traffickers in Libya, according to human rights activist Tariq Lamloum. Lamloum shared the grim news in a statement to Asharq Al-Awsat, exposing the brutal conditions migrants face while in captivity. The activist revealed that the families of the victims were contacted by kidnapping gangs based in the city of Bani Walid. The families were sent disturbing […]

October 23, 2024

News

Rwanda: Niyibizi Appointed Espoir FC Head Coach

[ad_1] Third tier side Espoir FC have appointed Suleiman Niyibizi as their new head coach. The Rusizi-based club was relegated to the third division after they were docked 50 points for fielding unlicensed Congolese goalkeeper Christian Watanga Milembe during the 2023-24 second division league campaign. The club now hopes to make an immediate comeback to the second division and they see Niyibizi as the right coach to help them achieve the target. According to the club management, Niyibizi completed the […]

October 23, 2024

East Africa