Africa: UN Security Council Redirects Somaliland Dispute to IGAD, AU

[ad_1] Ethiopia places request for IGAD session The UN Security Council recommends that Ethiopia and Somalia resolve their differences through IGAD and the AU, disclosed Meles Alem (Amb.), spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He told the press Ethiopia has requested IGAD to call for another summit for dialogue on last month's sea-access deal that has infuriated Mogadishu. IGAD had not issued an official response to the request before The Reporter went to print. The UNSC convened a meeting […]

February 4, 2024 1

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Africa: Afcon – Tips for Uganda Cranes

[ad_1] If Uganda Cranes needed a reminder of how high the level of competition in African football has reached, the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast has provided it. A few years ago, the standards on the continent were routinely set by Egypt, Ghana, Cameroon, Algeria and Tunisia. They were the household names lowly football nations like Uganda aspired to emulate. But Afcon 2023 has shown that the rest of Africa has bridged the gap. Egypt, Ghana, […]

February 4, 2024 2

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Rwanda: Grammy Nominee Kelis Enjoys Rwandan Adventure – From Gorillas, Hills, Inyambo Cows

[ad_1] American singer, songwriter and chef Kelis, widely known for her hit song 'Milkshake,' is currently exploring 'the scenic beauty of Rwanda.' Sharing her journey with over 1.5 million Instagram followers, Kelis posted videos showcasing her experiences--interacting with Inyambo cows, hiking hills, engaging with locals, and visiting mountain gorillas. The artiste has been in Rwanda since Wednesday, January 31. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kelis (@kelis) Expressing her awe after visiting mountain gorillas, Kelis said: "What […]

February 3, 2024 2

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Kenya: Omanyala Storms to Meeting Record in First International Race of ’24

[ad_1] Nairobi — African 100m record holder Ferdinand Omanyala began his international season on an emphatic note, storming to a new meeting record in the 60m dash at the Miramas Metropole Indoor meet in France on Friday night. The Kenyan sprint king dashed to the tape in a time of 6.52, which was a new meet record in the Miramas meet, a World Athletics Silver Label Indoor race. He lowered the earlier meet record of 6.57 and was fractions close […]

February 3, 2024 2

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Tanzania: Yanga Target to Rout Kagera Sugar to Regain League Pilot Seat

[ad_1] KAGERA: THE defending champions Young Africans will be targeting to regain the top spot of the Mainland Premier League when they face Kagera Sugar today at the Kaitaba stadium in Kagera. The league returns to action after a short break in January for the Mapinduzi Cup tournament which attracted teams from Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar as well as outside the country. The hosts Kagera will welcome Yanga to complete the 11-round match of their premier league fixture after the […]

February 2, 2024 2

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Africa Challenged to Grab AfCFTA Opportunities

[ad_1] DURBAN, South Africa: AFRICAN countries have been urged to take advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) opportunities to stimulate business as it envisions reaching the continent's agenda in 2063. Minister of Industry and Trade, Dr Ashatu Kijaji made the remarks on Tuesday this week at the opening of the 13th AfCFTA Council of Ministers (COM) meeting in Durban, South Africa. "As member states of this agreement we should make good use of the existing opportunities starting […]

February 2, 2024 1

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Ethiopian Protest Music – the Songs of Hachalu Hundessa Reveal the Struggles of the Oromo People

[ad_1] The Oromo are the largest ethno-national group in Ethiopia, accounting for over 40 million people or more than one-third of the population. However, they have been politically oppressed, economically exploited and culturally marginalised under successive Ethiopian regimes. Since the 1960s, the Oromo have sought self-determination through various forms of resistance, such as armed struggle under the banner of the Oromo Liberation Front. Music has played a key role in the Oromo resistance movement. As is the case in many […]

February 2, 2024 2

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Tanzania: Ruthless Yanga Delight Gamondi

[ad_1] DAR ES SALAAM: YOUNG Africans Head Coach Miguel Gamondi acknowledged his team's performance after an outstanding 5-1 win over Hausung FC. The Kariakoo-based club progressed to the third round of the Azam Sports Federation Cup (ASFC) after outclassing the Njombe-based side at Azam Complex in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday. On the day, Yanga's striker Clement Mzize secured a hat-trick. At the same time, Jonas Mkude and Mahlatse Makudubela contributed one goal each to help the defending champions advance […]

February 1, 2024 2

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Kenya: History Makers 3×3 Basketball Team Headline 2023 Soya Sports Team Women Nominees

[ad_1] Nairobi — The national basketball 3X3 squad has made the cut to the top five nominees of the 2023 Sports Personality of Year Awards (SOYA) Sports Team Women category, ahead of the 20th anniversary celebrations scheduled for February 23. Other nominees are the national women's volleyball team, Malkia Strikers, Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) basketball team, Roll-Ball and Nairobi Water Handball team. Speaking ahead of the annual awards set to be hosted in Nairobi, SOYA Founder, Paul Tergat said, "We […]

February 1, 2024 1

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