First Bigmotor employee arrested over alleged removal of roadside trees

[ad_1] Yokohama – Police have arrested an employee of used car dealer Bigmotor for his alleged involvement in cutting down roadside trees in front of a Bigmotor store in Kanagawa Prefecture. Employee Toshiyuki Kamohara, 51, was detained on Tuesday on suspicion of damaging property by cutting down the trees in front of the outlet in the city of Kawasaki, which neighbors the prefectural capital of Yokohama. Kamohara is the first […]

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Entertainment

Ethiopia: African American Literature in ‘Roots’, ‘Beloved’ and Other Comparisons

[ad_1] 'Roots: The Saga of American Family' was written in 1976 by Alex Haley and tells the story of Kunta Kinte, an 18th century African, captured as an adolescent and sold into slavery in Africa and then transported to North America. The novel follows the lives and struggles of his descendants in the US down to the author himself. The publication of the book was followed by its television serial adaptation that create a cultural storm both among the black […]

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News

Rwanda: Christopher Mukunzi Retires From Professional Volleyball at 35

[ad_1] Celebrated left-attacker Christopher Mukunzi announced his retirement from professional volleyball aged 35. The veteran bid farewell to the sport he played for 18 years after helping Kepler to a fourth-place finish in the just-concluded CAVB Zone V Club Championship. "I want to take this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude to the entire Rwanda Volleyball Federation for the unwavering support and trust you have placed in me throughout my tenure as the captain. Serving in this role has been […]

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Africa

Africa: No More See Africa As a Junior Partner!

[ad_1] Gone are the old days when Africa was treated as a dark continent. In a sharp contradiction to past tarnishing portrayal, Africa is growing to be more assertive and decisive in global stages. The continent has attracted more traction from the international community with its big opportunity for mutual growth. Particularly, over the years, the rest of the world has increasingly become desirous to forge strong bilateral cooperation with the continent of the youth. Being home to close to […]

January 31, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: United States Supports More African Leadership at UN to Address Global Problems: Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield

[ad_1] Following a three-nation, five-day visit to west Africa, U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield spoke with AllAfrica's Tami Hultman. From her office at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations in New York, Thomas-Greenfield talked about the ongoing crisis in Sudan, UN engagement with smaller, peaceful countries like Namibia and Africa's role on the Security Council. She cites her stops in Guinea Bissau, Sierra Leone and Liberia, where she led the U.S. Presidential Delegation to the inauguration of Liberia's 26th president, Joseph […]

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Africa

Afcon 2023: South Africa set their sights on the final after Morocco upset

[ad_1] It was no great surprise when Makgopa slotted home the opener just after the break, following a first half in which Morocco failed to register a shot on target in a tense battle in San Pedro.The Atlas Lions missed a chance to draw level from the penalty spot in the 85th minute, when Achraf Hakimi hit the bar.The North Africans then had Sofyan Amrabat sent off in the dying […]

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News

Kenya: Homabay Celebrates Second Lady Winner As Irene Auko Maina Scoops 1 Million Bob in SportPesa Midweek Jackpot

[ad_1] Nairobi — Homabay County witnessed another historic moment as Irene Auko Maina, a 36-year-old mother of two from Kadongo, clinched the SportPesa Midweek Jackpot Bonus, bagging Ksh1,101,920. Irene emerged victorious after accurately predicting the outcome of 12 out of 13 matches, securing her place as this year's inaugural winner of the coveted weekly jackpot. This triumph follows closely on the heels of another remarkable win in the region, as 24-year-old Christine Adhiambo Muganda kicked off the year with a […]

January 31, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: Veteran Media Professionals Advise ENA to Invest in Human Capital, Content to Shine in Africa

[ad_1] Addis Ababa — The Ethiopian News Agency (ENA), which inaugurated a modern media complex today, must further invest in human capital and content to compete in Africa, veteran Ethiopian media professionals said. The state-of-the-art media complex with three cutting-edge television studios and four radio studios, advanced broadcasting equipment, and a vast digital archive are testaments to the agency's aspiration to expand services and be a competent and reliable media that voices the African narrative. Among the prominent media professionals […]

January 31, 2024 2

Africa

Africa Caribbean SMEs Network and Investment Group (Acsmen)

[ad_1] Monrovia — The Africa Caribbean SMEs Network and Investment Group (ACSMEN) has announced its innovative approach towards employment, which aims at empowering Liberians and building a new generation of successful business owners. The organization is employing intrapreneurs who will drive innovation and creativity to inspire many young people towards self-sufficiency through knowledge and skills acquisition. With its African headquarters set to launch in Liberia by April 2024, ACSMEN is committed to making a positive impact on the country and […]

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