Africa: Five New Countries, Including Saudi Arabia and Iran, Formally Join Brics

[ad_1] Members of the expanded BRICS bloc have declared to work for multilateral regimes and multipolarity against the attempts to create hegemony and dominance in the world politics Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates formally joined the BRICS group on Monday, January 1, 2024, Russian president Vladimir Putin announced in a statement issued on the occasion of his country taking over the presidency of the group. The five countries and Argentina were invited to join BRICS […]

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Africa: Report Card 2 – Half-Way to the Global Goals Deadline

[ad_1] Halting unsustainable consumption and production which have contributed to the decline of biodiversity and the health of the world's marine, terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems was central to the establishment of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Launched in 2015, the Agenda set out a 15-year plan to realize 17 interconnected targets, known as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and change that trajectory. In the second of a two-part series, UN News looks at how far the world has come […]

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Africa: Report Card 1 – Half-Way to the Global Goals Deadline

[ad_1] The global push for a safer, greener and more just world, as outlined in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, has reached its halfway mark, but what progress has been made so far? Launched in 2015, the initiative set out a 15-year plan to realize 17 interconnected targets, known as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Since then, the ambitious goals have shaped national action plans, from building resilient cities and reducing inequalities to taking climate action and forging strong […]

January 3, 2024 2

Entertainment

Rwanda: Former Miss Rwanda Winners Congratulate Nishimwe on Her Engagement

[ad_1] Miss Rwanda 2020 Naomie Nishimwe's engagement with her fiancé Michael Tesfay has had more than one heart melting at the viral pictures of the lovebirds' special moment of romance. Tesfay and Naomie, who have been dating since early 2022, broke the news about their engagement on Monday night, January 1, after the beauty queen said 'Yes' to the Ethiopian tech entrepreneur's proposal. Their engagement photos have since been shaking the internet as different celebrities including Naomie's fellow beauty queens […]

January 3, 2024 2

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Kenya: All Set for 2024 Kenya Kite Cup at Diani Beach

[ad_1] Nairobi — This year's edition of the Kenya Kite Cup is scheduled for January 12-13 at Diani beach with top surfers from around the world expected to be in contention. The annual competition will feature free style contests for men and women as well as relay races with a cash prize of over Ksh 470,000 at stake. The free style contest will consist of two competitors in every heat with each one of them accorded 10 minutes to perform […]

January 3, 2024 2

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Nigeria: Actor Zack Orji Is in Stable Condition – AGN

[ad_1] The actor was hospitalised on New Year's eve. The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has revealed that the health of the ailing Nollywood actor Zack Orji is improving. The actor was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the National Hospital in Abuja on New Year's Eve. The National Secretary of the AGN, Abubakar Yakubu, told The Cable on Tuesday that the actor is improving. On 1st January, First Lady Remi Tinubu and the wife of the Vice […]

January 3, 2024 2

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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

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Angola: National Team Begins Preparations in Dubai for Can’2024

[ad_1] Luanda — The national football team began their preparations on Tuesday in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for the 34th edition of the African Nations Championship (CAN'2024), to be held from 13 January to 11 February in Côte d'Ivoire. While in Dubai, the national team will play two friendly matches against Bharein and the Democratic Republic of Congo this month. The national coach, the Portuguese Pedro Gonçalves, will have Neblú, Kadú e Dominique who are the goalkeepers, Tó Carneiro, Eddie […]

January 3, 2024 2

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Nigeria: FG Reiterates Support for Super Eagles’ Quest to Lift Fourth Afcon Title

[ad_1] The Minister of Sports Development revealed his office is in close coordination with the NFF and dedicated to facilitating an environment conducive to the team's success in Cote d'Ivoire. The Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, has reiterated the support of the Federal Government for the Super Eagles in their quest to win a fourth AFCON title in Cote d'Ivoire in January 2024. The minister said this while addressing reporters at Tunde Idiagbon International Airport, Ilorin, on Saturday. The […]

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