Kenya: Obiri Back to Defend Title As Boston Marathon Announces Field

[ad_1] Nairobi — Hellen Obiri will return to defend her title in April, as the Boston Marathon organizers announced the field for the 2024 showpiece, one they have said is the strongest in the competition's history. Obiri, a two-time Olympic silver medalist, won last year's title in 2:21:38, a new personal best, in what was her second career marathon victory having earlier won the New York Marathon. "I am excited to return to the 2024 Boston Marathon to try to […]

January 11, 2024

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South Africa: SuperSport Secures Broadcasting Rights for Africa Cup of Nations – South African News Briefs – January 11, 2023

[ad_1] Afcon Bonanza! SuperSport Secures All 52 Games Live from Ivory Coast SuperSport has officially obtained the broadcasting rights for the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), as confirmed in a statement released, reports TimesLIVE. The pay-TV channel will air all 52 matches of the continental tournament hosted by Ivory Coast from January 13 to February 11. A commercially viable agreement was reached between MultiChoice, SuperSport's parent company, and the rights holders, New World TV (NWTV), for the 34th edition […]

January 11, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: ‘We Don’t Know the Characters in BBC’s Documentary’ – Synagogue Church

[ad_1] "Some of those identified are relics of homosexual and lesbian associates. My findings further show that everything the BBC put together is strange to SCOAN." The Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) has reacted to the BBC documentary, 'Disciples: The Cult of TB Joshua,' which portrayed the late founder Temitope Joshua, aka TB Joshua, in a negative light. BBC released a documentary accusing the late TB Joshua of multiple crimes, including allegations of rape against certain members. The three-part […]

January 11, 2024

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Nigerian Singer Shot Dead in America

[ad_1] The late singer's dad is a former Nigerian lawmaker. An American-based Nigerian singer, Osazuwa Agbonayinma, known as Zuwa, has been shot dead in the United States of America. His father and former Nigerian lawmaker, Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma, broke the news on Channels Television on Tuesday. He said his son was shot in the back of the head on Sunday. The circumstances surrounding the death of the 35-year-old late singer, known for his eclectic blend of Afrobeat, soul, and R&B sound, […]

January 11, 2024

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South Africa: Black Coffee Injured in ‘Severe Travel Accident’

[ad_1] Nkosinathi Maphumulo, popularly known as Black Coffee, is recovering in hospital after suffering an injury in a "severe travel accident" aboard a plane. Maphumulo was travelling to perform at a show in the Argentinian town of Mar del Plata when the accident took place, according to a statement released by his team on Wednesday. "The incident resulted in unforeseen complications and left him with some injuries," reads the statement, which does not explain how he was injured. The statement […]

January 11, 2024

Africa

East Africa: New Deals Open Old Wounds in the Horn of Africa

[ad_1] An already tense security environment in the Horn of Africa is growing even more perilous. The new year has already brought a rapidly deteriorating security outlook to the Horn of Africa. The year kicked off with news of a memorandum of understanding signed by Ethiopia and Somaliland giving Ethiopia access to the Port of Berbera and a stretch of coastline along the Gulf of Aden. According to Somaliland's officials, Ethiopia agreed in exchange to recognize Somaliland as a sovereign […]

January 11, 2024

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Africa: What’s At Stake for Africa in 2024?

[ad_1] From a year of elections, to multiple summits, as well as conflict hotspots and debt burdens, 2024 will bring mixed fortunes for the African continent. Africa in 2024 will be the second fastest-growing economic region in the world (after Asia) at 4 per cent, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), but behind the headline figure is a less auspicious reality. Fresh conflict, more military coups, the renewed Israel-Gaza conflict and the lingering Russia-Ukraine war are contributing to stifling […]

January 11, 2024

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Kenya: Less Talk, More Action From Omanyala Ahead of Busy Year for Africa’s Fastest Man

[ad_1] Nairobi — Commonwealth Games 100m champion Ferdinand Omanyala says he will be a man of few words and big on action as he competes in various races this year. Omanyala said he has learnt his lesson from previous seasons where he made bold predictions ahead of international assignments, which heightened expectations among fans. "This year...it will be like walking in darkness. I am just trusting the process and handling a day as it comes...no pressure, I don't want to […]

January 11, 2024

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Africa: Moroccan Envoy Pips South African for UN Human Rights Council Post

[ad_1] The UN Human Rights Council has elected Ambassador Omar Zniber of Morocco as president of the UN Human Rights Council for 2024 after he beat South African envoy, Mxolisi Nkosi in a vote. Voting was by secret ballot on January 10 and held after the 47-member council resumed its work for 2024 without a leader for only the second time in its 18-year history. Of the votes cast, Zniber won 30 to the 17 cast for Nkosi with all […]

January 11, 2024

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