Morocco: Upper House Unanimously Approves Bill to Combat Doping in Sport

[ad_1] Rabat — The House of Advisors unanimously approved, at a legislative session held on Tuesday, bill no. 06.23 amending and supplementing law no. 97.12 on the fight against doping in sport. Presenting this text, Minister of National Education, Preschool Learning and Sports, Chakib Benmoussa, affirmed that the government is determined to redouble its efforts to rehabilitate and modernize sports legislation, and to promote reforms aimed at bringing about a qualitative change in the working methods and mechanisms of national […]

January 3, 2024 2

Entertainment

Zimbabwe: ‘Robbery’ Hitmaker Freeman Interviewed By Police Over Questionable, Continued Association With Criminals

[ad_1] Zimdancehall chanter Freeman, real name Energy Sylvester Chizanga, was Tuesday interviewed by ZRP's Homicide division following the killing of a third armed robber associated with him. This is the second time Freeman has had to answer police questions about his associations, all related to armed robberies. A police statement released Tuesday revealed the state security agency was worried about Freeman's relations with robbery suspects. "The ZRP confirms that musician Energy Chizanga (34) aka "Freeman" is currently being interviewed by […]

January 3, 2024 2

News

Kenya: Ugandan Athlete Benjamin Kiplagat ‘Stabbed to Death’ in Kenya

[ad_1] Ugandan athlete Benjamin Kiplagat has been found dead in Kenya, police said Sunday, with local media reporting he had been stabbed to death. The Kenyan-born Kiplagat, 34, had represented Uganda internationally in the 3,000m steeplechase, including at several Olympic Games and World Championships. His body was found in a car on Saturday night on the outskirts of the Rift Valley town of Eldoret, which is home to many athletes who train in the high-altitude area. "An investigation has been […]

January 2, 2024 4

News

Kenya: Eldoret Athlete Edward Kiplangat Found Murdered on New Year’s Eve

[ad_1] Eldoret — An athlete has been discovered brutally murdered in Eldoret town, sending shockwaves through the community and the sports world at large. The victim, identified by police as Edward Kiplangat, also known as Benjamin, hails from Elgeyo Marakwet County. Kiplangat, a prominent long-distance runner with a specialization in the 3,000m steeplechase, had previously represented Uganda at the Rio Olympic Games in 2016. His lifeless body was discovered in a vehicle parked near Texas, close to Kimumu Secondary School, […]

January 2, 2024 3

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Kenya: 2 Suspects Arrested Over Murder of Athlete Benjamin Kiplagat as Final Moments Captured on CCTV

[ad_1] Nairobi — Two suspects have been arrested over the murder of athlete Benjamin Kiplagat. According to police, the suspects were captured on CCTV in the Saturday night ordeal. A knife suspected of being used in the killing of the 34-year-old Kiplagat was found on one of the suspects, Moiben sub county police commander Stephen Okal said. The motive for the killing appears to have been robbery, he said, because money and a cell phone had been taken from Kiplagat. […]

January 2, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: Inclusion of Women and Land Rights As an Avenue to Accelerate the AfCFTA

[ad_1] Collective action in the form of women's groups has greatly benefited women in negotiating access to land To achieve the inclusion and developmental impacts in rural Africa, as well as for the sustainability of their environment, land tenure security is important. While it is clear that there is a direct link between productivity, trade and economic growth - a recurring question at the recent Conference on Land Policy in Africa is, what does it mean in terms of tradeoffs […]

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