Africa: Visa-Free Regimes to Bolster African Tourism Growth in 2024

[ad_1] Special Report — African countries are set to record an increase in tourism numbers in 2024, as more countries continue to open their borders to other African countries by abolishing visa requirements. In 2023, most African countries made significant strides to liberalize their visa regimes, with Rwanda and Kenya being the latest to completely remove visa requirements for all African travellers, joining Gambia, Benin, and Seychelles. Kenya's transition towards a visa-free regime saw the country's Immigration Department receive almost […]

January 9, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: Chocolate City Celebrates 50 Years of Hip-Hop With Star-Studded Cypher

[ad_1] In a tribute to the golden anniversary of Hip-hop, Chocolate City Music, renowned as a pioneer in the African music industry, proudly announces the release of the Chocolate City Cypher. The tribute track features an elite lineup of artists, including MI Abaga, Jesse Jagz, Ice Prince, A-Q, Loose Kaynon, and Blaqbonez, marking a celebration of the genre that has shaped generations. Since its emergence in the Bronx in the early 1970s, hip-hop has grown from a local movement to […]

January 9, 2024

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Kenya: Sandrafelis Chebet Ready to Conquer the World After Tough Training to Be a Policewoman

[ad_1] Nairobi — Kenyan long distance runner Sandrafelis Chebet is optimistic of representing Kenya at this year's international competitions after completing her rigorous education to be a policewoman. The 2018 Valencia 10km champion said she was preoccupied with training at the Police College in Kiganjo for majority of the past two years, which somewhat hampered her bid to make the Team Kenya squad for the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary. "Last year...as well as 2022...I was in college. That's why […]

January 9, 2024

Entertainment

Kenya: Kirinyaga County Assembly to Set Aside Funds to Nature Talent

[ad_1] Nairobi — The County Assembly of Kirinyaga will set aside funds toward talent identification, acquisition, and development in all wards. This was revealed by the county speaker, Muteti Murimi, during a talent search event at Tebere Secondary School organized by Gathigiriri Member of County Assembly Benson Ngahu. Themed 'Jivunie Talanta', the event provides a stage to sensitize youths to drug and substance abuse. The speaker noted that talent nowadays is an investment, which, if managed well, can be a […]

January 9, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: BBC Documentary – Despite Shocking Revelations, FFK, Dele Momodu, Others Defend Controversial Preacher T.B. Joshua

[ad_1] The documentary, released on Monday, has generated diverse reactions as it delves into serious allegations against the deceased pastor. A BBC Africa Eye documentary has sparked a division of opinions among Nigerians following its exposé on the late renowned Nigerian pastor, Temitope Joshua, widely known as T.B. Joshua. The documentary, released on Monday, has generated diverse reactions as it delves into serious allegations against the deceased pastor. The 150-minute video titled "Disciples: the cult of T B Joshua", presented […]

January 9, 2024

Africa

Africa: Angola 11th Oldest Team in Africa Cup of Nations

[ad_1] Luanda — With an average age of 26.6 years, the Angola national football team is the 11th oldest team to take part in the Africa Cup of Nations from January to 11 February in Côte d'Ivoire. Cape Verde is the second oldest team in the competition, with an average age of 28.1, surpassed only by Egypt, with 28.85. Mozambique is the fifth oldest team in the competition, with an average age of 27.49. Average age of the 24 teams […]

January 9, 2024

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Angola/Egypt: Egypt Most Crowned African Champions

[ad_1] Luanda — Egypt is the most titled country in the history of the African Cup of Nations (CAN) with six trophies. In this competition that began in 1957, Angola has never been on the podium, being in the quarter-finals the best position the team has achieved so far in this continental competition. For climate reasons, the African Football Confederation (CAF) moved the CAN from 2023 to January and February this year. Trophies: 1957 - Egypt 1959 - Egypt 1962 […]

January 9, 2024

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Angola Improve Defensive, Attacking Aspects Ahead of Can Participation

[ad_1] Luanda — Angola national football team on Monday trained defensive and attacking aspects ahead of their participation in the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN '2023) to take place from January 13 to February 11 in Côte d'Ivoire, a source told ANGOP. According to the training program, Angola will face Bahraini Tuesday at the Shabab Al Ahli stadium before their opening match in the CAN against Algeria on Wednesday. Angola, Algeria, Burkina Faso and Mauritania are in group D of […]

January 9, 2024

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Rwanda: Rubavu – Residents Seek Improved Facilities at Nyamyumba Hot Springs

[ad_1] The local community in Rubavu District decries the lack of improved facilities at Nyamyumba Hot Springs, calling for its development as a tourism destination. Nyamyumba, located near Lake Kivu, is a popular destination for people from all walks of life seeking the natural healing properties of its water. Visitors come to witness the springs and bathe in the hot tub to improve blood circulation, reduce stress, and alleviate skin irritations. The hot springs site currently has two main water […]

January 9, 2024

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