South Africa: Tributes Pour In for Gospel Legend Solly Moholo

[ad_1] The South African music industry mourns the death of renowned gospel singer Solomon Molokoane, known as Solly Moholo, after he fell ill while on a music tour in Botswana last month. He was 65. Moholo rose to fame in the early 2000s. His hit songs included Ke Latlhile Bokinza, Wubani o zo Pepeza, and Robala ka Khotso. His management released a statement on Moholo's Facebook page announcing his death. "Dear Solly Fans, it is with great sadness that we […]

October 3, 2024

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Nigeria: I Almost Accepted Super Eagles Job – Herve Renard

[ad_1] Former Ivory Coast manager Herve Renard has disclosed that he was on the verge of becoming the head coach of Nigeria's Super Eagles, replacing Finidi George. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is still in search of a permanent coach for the national team, with Augustine Eguavoen currently serving as the caretaker boss for the upcoming AFCON 2025 qualifiers against Libya. Renard, a two-time AFCON winner and former coach of Ivory Coast, Saudi Arabia, and France's women's national team, was […]

October 3, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: Entertainment Industry Holds Independence Show Tomorrow

[ad_1] Supremacy, will tomorrow, organise a concert in commemoration of the ongoing Nigeria's 64th Independence celebration. Scheduled to hold at Eko Hotel Convention Centre in Lagos, the 6th edition of the supremacy concert will showcase some of the biggest names in the Nigerian entertainment industry. According to the organisers, some of the artists scheduled to perform at the concert, include: Flavour, Bella Shmurder, Shallipopi , Teni the Entertainer, Young John, Made Kuti & Magixx. Organisers at a recently held press […]

October 3, 2024

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Nigeria: LASG, Private Sector Collaborates to Boost Tourism, Youth Development

[ad_1] The Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social development and its Tourism counterpart in collaboration with Skal International have concluded plans to ensure that people with disabilities are carried along in the course of good governance in the state. Speaking at this year's World Tourism celebration in Lagos, Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr. Bolaji Ogunlende said the government will leave no one behind in the move to develop the youths in the state. Ogunlende said the government […]

October 3, 2024

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Senegal: Lions of Teranga Coach Aliou Cissé’s Contract Not Extended

[ad_1] Senegal's Ministry of Sport decided not to renew Aliou Cissé's contract as head of the country's national soccer team. Cissé's contract expired at the end of August, in what is described as an unexpected move by most. Cissé was coach of the Lions of Teranga for about a decade, and the team now face their October qualifying matches against Malawi for Afcon 2025 without their longtime leader. According to several media outlets, Minister of Sports Khady Diène Gaye informed […]

October 3, 2024

Entertainment

Ethiopia: Irreechaa, a Season of Peace & Thanksgiving

[ad_1] In many countries of Africa and the rest of the world, traditional thanksgiving ceremonies are organized with different cultural contexts and paraphernalia. Particularly, Africans conduct a colorful passionate and heartfelt spiritualism and thanksgiving celebration. Irreechaa is one of these spectacular events. Irreechaa, a prominent celebration in Ethiopia, particularly among the Oromo people, holds profound social values that resonate deeply within the community. This festival, marking the end of the rainy season and the beginning of the harvest, symbolizes gratitude, […]

October 3, 2024

Africa

Africa: Explainer – What Is Security Council Resolution 1701?

[ad_1] Diplomats have been highlighting Security Council resolution 1701 in official meetings and in the corridors over the busy High-Level Week at UN Headquarters. Those discussions come at a time when attacks are escalating between Israel and Hezbollah, an armed group that holds with its allies 62 of the 128 democratically elected seats in Lebanon's parliament. Here's what you need to know about the critical resolution that has been the linchpin of peace between Israel and Lebanon for almost two […]

October 3, 2024

Africa

Africa: UBA’s Tony Elumelu Uses UNGA 79 to Urge Global Leaders to Invest in Africa’s Future

[ad_1] New York — Tony Elumelu, Group Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) and founder of The Tony Elumelu Foundation, used his platform at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York this September to urge world leaders and policymakers to invest in Africa's future. In a series of high-profile meetings, Elumelu emphasized the critical need for transformative economic growth across the continent, particularly to eradicate poverty, create youth employment, and ensure an equitable energy transition tailored […]

October 3, 2024

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Africa: Emerse Faé – ‘My Goal Is to Create the Most Talented Generation in the Country’s History’

[ad_1] Emerse Faé spoke exclusively with Cafonline.com about his journey as the head coach of the Ivorian national team, reflecting on the victory at the AFCON 2023 and sharing his ambitions for the upcoming TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations. For Emerse Faé, the date of February 11, 2024, will forever mark a turning point. On that day, the former midfielder captured the hearts of an entire nation with his tactical approach that led Cote d'Ivoire to victory on home soil. […]

October 3, 2024

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