Kenya: Chebet Closes Out 2023 on a High With World Record in Barcelona

[ad_1] Nairobi — Commonwealth Games 5000m champion Beatrice Chebet ended her year on a high when she set a world record for the women's 5km at the Cursa dels Nassos race in Barcelona yesterday evening. Chebet clocked 14:13 in first place, to smash the previous record of 14:19, held by Ethiopian Ejegayehu Taye as well as the women-only record of 14:29, set by another Ethiopian, Senbere Teferi in 2021. In second place was Taye, who clocked 14:21 as another Kenyan, […]

January 2, 2024

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Kenya: World Half Marathon Champ Seb Sawe Smashes Course Record in Italy on New Year’s Eve

[ad_1] Nairobi — World half marathon champion Sebastian Sawe set a course record of 28:00 on his way to victory in the men's 10km at the BOClassic race in Bolzano, Italy on New Year's Eve. Sawe finished ahead of Italian Yeman Crippa who clocked 28:04 in second as South African Maxime Chaumeton came third in 28:40. Sawe spoke of his delight at closing out the year on a winning note, noting that he had to be at his best to […]

January 2, 2024

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Kenya: Struggling Batoto Ba Mungu Appoint Zico as Head Coach Ahead of League Resumption

[ad_1] Nairobi — Former Harambee Stars coach Zedekiah 'Zico' Otieno is the new head coach at Sofapaka FC, the FKF Premier League club announced Monday. Otieno, whose last station of work was at Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB), will be assisted by Ezekiel Akwana who has been handling the league strugglers for the first half of the 2023/24 season. "Zico will be officially unveiled on Sunday on our home match against Bidco United. More news will be updated in the coming […]

January 2, 2024

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South Africa: Anti-Apartheid Photographer Peter Magubane Dies

[ad_1] Renowned photojournalist and anti-apartheid activist Peter Magubane has passed away at the age of 91. His family confirmed the news, citing ill health as the cause. Magubane rose to prominence through his powerful, evocative images documenting pivotal moments in South Africa's struggle against apartheid, most notably the 1976 Soweto Uprising. The struggle stalwart became Nelson Mandela's official photographer following his release from prison in the early 1990s. His fearless storytelling earned him international acclaim, numerous awards, and the unwavering respect of his nation. He faced […]

January 2, 2024

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Rwanda: 10 Rwandan Artists Who Lit Up 2023

[ad_1] Musically, 2023 was defined by massive releases from singles to collaborations that went beyond Rwanda's audience. Rwandan musicians worked tirelessly to release mega hits that blew music enthusiasts away. Based on online streams, gigs and performances in no particular order, The New Times looks at some of the top artists who were outstanding during the last 12 months. Bruce Melodie This was definitely Bruce Melodie's year. The singer, who was behind hits like 'When She Is Around', 'Azana' and […]

January 2, 2024

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Africa: Intra-African Trade Provides an Opportunity for Inclusive Economic Growth

[ad_1] Women's land tenure security is essential for both their empowerment at a micro-level as agricultural producers in a household and at a macro-level for unlocking transformative social and economic benefits When the African Union adopted the Protocol on the Rights of Women in Africa (the Maputo Protocol) in 2003, the goal was to entrench the human, social, economic and political rights of women on the continent so that they can realize their full potential. Through the protocol, women are […]

January 2, 2024

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Ghana: World Record Attempt – Ghanaian Sing-a-Thon Ends

[ad_1] Initially it looked like a publicity stunt, but Ghanaian daredevil Afua Asantewaa Aduonum continued to sing for almost 127 hours. But did she break the 2012 record held by an Indian singer? A whole country is optimistic. Afua Asantewaa Aduonum looked exhausted as her singing marathon came to an end -- unsure after days of vocal acrobatics what day of the week it was. "At one point I kept asking which day it was, and I finally got to […]

January 2, 2024

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Africa: Afropop Game Changers 2024

[ad_1] Happy New Year. The future looks bright for African musicians and content creators as their ingenuity and talent are changing the global cultural landscape. Like the abundance of mineral wealth on the Continent, underground the cultural wealth of Africa and its diaspora runs deeper and hits are non-stop at the source. Many artists have been successful this past year but here are a few bands and artists who have changed the game completely for the dancefloor in 2024. Flavour […]

January 2, 2024

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Africa: South Africa’s ICJ Move Steps Up Pressure for End to War in Gaza

[ad_1] Cape Town — South Africa's referral of Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the grounds that the country is contravening the Genocide Convention adopted by the United Nations in the wake of the Holocaust steps up diplomatic pressures to end the war in Gaza. Unlike the International Criminal Court, established only in 2002 as part of the development of international humanitarian law since World War II, the ICJ – more commonly referred to as the World […]

January 1, 2024

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