Ethiopia: African American Literature in ‘Roots’, ‘Beloved’ and Other Comparisons

[ad_1] 'Roots: The Saga of American Family' was written in 1976 by Alex Haley and tells the story of Kunta Kinte, an 18th century African, captured as an adolescent and sold into slavery in Africa and then transported to North America. The novel follows the lives and struggles of his descendants in the US down to the author himself. The publication of the book was followed by its television serial adaptation that create a cultural storm both among the black […]

January 31, 2024 2

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Rwanda: Christopher Mukunzi Retires From Professional Volleyball at 35

[ad_1] Celebrated left-attacker Christopher Mukunzi announced his retirement from professional volleyball aged 35. The veteran bid farewell to the sport he played for 18 years after helping Kepler to a fourth-place finish in the just-concluded CAVB Zone V Club Championship. "I want to take this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude to the entire Rwanda Volleyball Federation for the unwavering support and trust you have placed in me throughout my tenure as the captain. Serving in this role has been […]

January 31, 2024 1

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Africa: No More See Africa As a Junior Partner!

[ad_1] Gone are the old days when Africa was treated as a dark continent. In a sharp contradiction to past tarnishing portrayal, Africa is growing to be more assertive and decisive in global stages. The continent has attracted more traction from the international community with its big opportunity for mutual growth. Particularly, over the years, the rest of the world has increasingly become desirous to forge strong bilateral cooperation with the continent of the youth. Being home to close to […]

January 31, 2024 2

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Africa: United States Supports More African Leadership at UN to Address Global Problems: Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield

[ad_1] Following a three-nation, five-day visit to west Africa, U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield spoke with AllAfrica's Tami Hultman. From her office at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations in New York, Thomas-Greenfield talked about the ongoing crisis in Sudan, UN engagement with smaller, peaceful countries like Namibia and Africa's role on the Security Council. She cites her stops in Guinea Bissau, Sierra Leone and Liberia, where she led the U.S. Presidential Delegation to the inauguration of Liberia's 26th president, Joseph […]

January 31, 2024 4

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Kenya: Homabay Celebrates Second Lady Winner As Irene Auko Maina Scoops 1 Million Bob in SportPesa Midweek Jackpot

[ad_1] Nairobi — Homabay County witnessed another historic moment as Irene Auko Maina, a 36-year-old mother of two from Kadongo, clinched the SportPesa Midweek Jackpot Bonus, bagging Ksh1,101,920. Irene emerged victorious after accurately predicting the outcome of 12 out of 13 matches, securing her place as this year's inaugural winner of the coveted weekly jackpot. This triumph follows closely on the heels of another remarkable win in the region, as 24-year-old Christine Adhiambo Muganda kicked off the year with a […]

January 31, 2024 2

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Africa: Veteran Media Professionals Advise ENA to Invest in Human Capital, Content to Shine in Africa

[ad_1] Addis Ababa — The Ethiopian News Agency (ENA), which inaugurated a modern media complex today, must further invest in human capital and content to compete in Africa, veteran Ethiopian media professionals said. The state-of-the-art media complex with three cutting-edge television studios and four radio studios, advanced broadcasting equipment, and a vast digital archive are testaments to the agency's aspiration to expand services and be a competent and reliable media that voices the African narrative. Among the prominent media professionals […]

January 31, 2024 2

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Kenyan Golfers Express Confidence Ahead of Magical Kenya Ladies Open

[ad_1] Kilifi — As the anticipation builds for the fourth edition of the Magical Kenya Ladies Open (MKLO), Kenyan golfers have expressed confidence to deliver an impressive performance at the tournament that is set to unfold at the 18-hole Baobab Course in Vipingo Ridge, from February 8-11. The only women's professional golf tournament in East Africa has attracted a field of 108 golfers from around the globe, with the Kenyan contingent comprising of Naomi Wafula, Mercy Nyanchama, Channelle Wangari, Jacqueline […]

January 31, 2024 2

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Africa: Judgments to Be Delivered

[ad_1] [africancourt] The Judges of the African Court on Human & People's Rights will on 13th February 2024 deliver the following judgements at the beginning of the 72nd Ordinary Session of the Court. The delivery of decisions will be accessible via live streaming in both English and French, with simultaneous interpretation in Arabic, English, French and Kiswahili. [ad_2] Source link

January 31, 2024 3

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Africa Seeks Commercial Ties With Advanced Countries – Premier

[ad_1] Receives first aircraft built in Ethiopia Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) reportedly made the call to developed countries to forge trade and investment relations with the African continent including Ethiopia. The Premier is said to have made the above remark in the Italy-Africa Summit yesterday in Rome. Planning and Development Minister Fitsum Assefa (PhD) told local media that Abiy's summit address was focused on Ethiopia's infrastructural development activities including road, renewable energy as well as an industry sector. "Despite […]

January 31, 2024 2

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