Africa: ICJ to Rule On South Africa’s Request to Stop Israeli Attacks On Gaza

[ad_1] South Africa wants the ICJ, as a matter of extreme urgency, to ask Israel to immediately suspend its military operations in and against Gaza. The International Court of Justice will on Friday rule on provisional requests from South Africa in the case accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza. Friday's ruling will not dwell on whether or not Israel has committed genocide in Gaza: that ruling is expected to take years. Instead, the court will rule on South Africa's nine […]

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Africa

Africa: Afcon 2023 Review – Heavyweights Knocked Down, North Africans Feel Heat As Nsue Leads Scorers’ Chart

[ad_1] Heavyweights were demystified, and a surety is that at least three teams ranked outside the top 10 will be in the quarterfinals. The 36 games in the group phase came to a close on Wednesday, 25 January, and it was a season of heavyweight knockdowns, a host in qualification jeopardy, another black day in Ghana's football history, and the malaise of the North African teams. The 36 group encounters produced 89 goals, and there were no scoreless results until […]

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Entertainment

Rwanda: Youth and Arts Minister Calls for More Artistes’ Participation in Social Events

[ad_1] The Minister of Youth and Arts, Dr Abdallah Utumatwishima, has said that local artistes deserve enough participation and exposure in all social events taking place in the country. Utumatwishima made the call on January 24, during a panel discussion on 'Youth Leadership in Shaping Rwanda's Future' held on the second day of the 19th National Dialogue Council -Umushyikirano, a forum where Rwandans including government officials, members of the public and private sectors, civil society and citizens discuss issues of […]

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News

Rwanda: Kagame Slams Corruption, Witchcraft in Rwandan Football

[ad_1] President Paul Kagame has once again called out witchcraft and corruption in local football, saying the two factors are the reason why he stopped attending local football matches at stadiums. He made the comments on Wednesday, January 24, during the national dialogue "Umushyikirano" in Kigali. Kagame last attended a football match at a Rwandan stadium in 2016 when the country hosted the African Nations Championship (CHAN) during which Rwanda reached the quarterfinals. The head of state had since not […]

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Rwanda: Shabani Hussein Completes AS Kigali Return

[ad_1] AS Kigali have announced the signing of striker Hussein 'Tshabalala' Shaban on a six-month deal. The Burundi international returns to the club after parting ways with Libyan side Al Taawon by mutual agreement. "He's back again! Hope that your defenders are ready to face the challenge? welcome home again Tchaba (Hussein)," the club posted on X on Tuesday, January 23. Shabani, 32, has struggled to impress in the Libyan Premier League since he joined Al Taawon in August 2023, […]

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Japan

J-pop acts cross oceans to meet fans in 2024

[ad_1] A new generation of J-pop artists introduced themselves to the world last year. In 2024, they’re heading out to meet fans in person.Duo Yoasobi’s breakthrough hit, “Idol,” coupled with global streaming success for a variety of other Japanese acts revealed fresh opportunities for the nation’s pop industry. Often an afterthought in the 2010s, overseas interest in Japanese music ballooned last year, with music sales companies such as Luminate highlighting […]

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News

Africa: Afcon 2023 – CAF Hammer Falls On Morocco, DR Congo

[ad_1] Following its investigation, the Disciplinary Board found both Morocco, DR Congo football federations, and Morocco's coach guilty The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Disciplinary Board has released its verdict on the post-match incidents that occurred following the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Cote d'Ivoire 2023 fixture between Morocco and the Democratic Republic of Congo on 21 January. Guilty Verdicts and Sanctions Following its investigation, the Disciplinary Board found both the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF) and […]

January 25, 2024 2

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Tunisia: Head Coach of Tunisia’s National Football Team Jalel Kadri Announces Resignation

[ad_1] Tunis/Tunisia — Head coach of Tunisia's national soccer team Jalel Kadri has officially announced his resignation from his position in the wake of the first-round exit of the 2023+1 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d'Ivoire. Kadri articulated his decision in a televised statement on Wednesday after a goalless draw with South Africa at a Group E Day-3 game of the AFCON. He elucidated that one of the stipulated objectives in his contract with the Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) […]

January 25, 2024 2

News

Kenya Elected to Chair Executive Council of UN Tourism Body

[ad_1] Nairobi — Kenya has been elected to chair the United Nations World Tourism Organization's (UNWTO) Committee on Tourism and Competitiveness, solidifying its position as a leader in the global tourism industry. The announcement was made at the first meeting of the committee held at the UNWTO headquarters in Madrid, Spain. The Ministry of Tourism said that Kenya won the position after two rounds of voting, defeating strong bids from Thailand and Malta. "This vote demonstrates the confidence that UNWTO […]

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