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Kenya: Kelvin Kiptum – the Kenyan Runner Who Redefined What It Takes to Win Marathons

[ad_1] Kenyan athletics has lost Kelvin Kiptum, the marathon world record holder who was destined to be the first person to run the race in under two hours. The runner, aged only 24, died on 10 February in a car accident that also claimed his coach Gervais Hakizimana, 37, from Rwanda. The accident occurred near one of the high-altitude athletics training centres that dot the country's north Rift Valley. The region north-west of Nairobi is home to many Kenyan distance […]

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Africa

Africa: Unpacking Egypt’s Vital Aid Role in Gaza and Sudan

[ad_1] Sharing borders with Gaza, Israel, Libya and Sudan, Egypt has taken a lead role in providing lifesaving aid in the region. Since the outbreak of conflict in Sudan last April and the ongoing war in Gaza, both the Government and the Egyptian Red Crescent Society have been key actors in helping to assist millions of civilians caught in the crossfire. UN News spoke with Elena Panova, UN Resident Coordinator in Egypt, and Neveen Alqabbaj, Vice-President of the Egyptian Red […]

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Africa: Dozens of Professional Athletes Sign ‘Athletes for Ceasefire’ Letter

[ad_1] The statement was signed by several celebrated athletes, including John Carlos, who raised a fist during the playing of the US national anthem at the 1968 Olympics "In the wake of an unfolding genocide in Gaza, as described by countless legal scholars, human rights experts and international organizations across the world, we, as athletes, recognize our moral responsibility to utilize our platform for a higher purpose - to save human lives and to raise awareness about this ongoing tragedy," […]

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Zimbabwe: Zim Kart Racing Team Off to SA

[ad_1] The largest contingent of Zimbabwean kart racers competing in a single race meeting outside of Zimbabwe will leave the country this week and head to Zwartkops international kart track in South Africa for the first African Karting Cup. Jaedon Masiyanise will race in the senior OKN class of the African Karting Cup and Zaydaan Savania will race in the junior OKJ class. They will compete against 40 drivers from nine other African nations and make history by participating in […]

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Entertainment

Zimbabwe: ‘Tunga’ Director At War With Actors Over Production Payments

[ad_1] Producer and director of the popular local television series, "Tunga" has responded to allegations levelled against him by his actors who claim that he is selfish and a liar. Some of the actors have said director Willard Magombeze, affectionately known as 'Slimaz', has not paid them for the past four years, did not treat them fairly, and, is working on another production with monies from "Tunga." In an interview with The Herald Arts, Slimaz said he was surprised with […]

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Africa

Africa: US Morality, Democracy and Good Governance a Mere Smokescreen Foible

[ad_1] It does not cease to amaze me how United States and its allies try to convince African men that it is wrong to marry more than one wife but right to marry another man. I can't dig it! I am wondering how this triviality has really become an issue that requires forcing governments to respect same sex marriages and relationships or have financial aide withdrawn, given that Africa has more serious issues to attend to than LGBTQ. If LGBTQ […]

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News

Nigeria: Afcon 2023 – the Game Is Over, the Struggle Continues…, By Reuben Abati

[ad_1] I think that the Super Eagles deserve some praise for making it to the finals and winning the silver medal. Silver is not gold, yes. But it is still something. Whatever it was however, it must be possible for us to agree that success of any kind tends to bring out the best in all of us. When Nigeria does well, the people bond together, because we all want the same thing. As the Super Eagles advanced in AFCON […]

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South Africa: Draft Work Visa Regulations a Boon for Attracting Skills

[ad_1] South Africa's new draft work visa regulations are a milestone for the country's efforts to attract investment and promote job creation. This is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa who addressed the nation through his weekly newsletter on Monday. Last week, the Department of Home Affairs released the draft second amendment of the Immigration Regulations for public comment. The draft regulations deal with remote work and critical skills visas. "The publication of the new draft regulations are part of our […]

todayFebruary 13, 2024

Africa

Africa: It's Time for Africa!

[ad_1] [SAnews.gov.za] The official launch of South Africa's first shipment and preferential trading under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) on 31 January 2024, at the Port of Durban goes beyond a feather in the cap for trade and economic growth. It signals the unyielding African spirit which has prevailed against the injustices that plagued our continent, including colonialism and apartheid. [ad_2] Source link

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