Month: February 2024

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Japan

How could Indonesia’s presidential vote affect foreign relations?

[ad_1] With just a few days left before Indonesia’s national election, Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto is closing in on a goal he has long sought: to become the president of Southeast Asia’s largest and most populous state.Despite his checkered military past, surveys have consistently shown Prabowo as the candidate to beat, with polls indicating that he might get over 50% of votes in the first round and avoid a run-off.Should […]

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Africa

Africa: Afcon – Africa Is the Ultimate Winner – Shettima

[ad_1] Vice President Kashim Shettima said on Sunday that Africa was the ultimate winner of the just concluded African Cup of Nations (AFCON) held in Côte d'Ivoire. Shettima stated this while reacting to the outcome of the finals between Nigeria and Cote d'Ivoire in a statement by his media aide, Mr Stanley Nkwocha, in Abuja. He stated that the tournament had served as a powerful platform to showcase the potential and resilience of Africa. "It has reminded us of the […]

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Africa

Africa: Tragic – Marathon World Record Holder Kelvin Kiptum Is Dead

[ad_1] Nairobi — Marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum is dead. According to Police reports, Kiptum and his Rwandese coach Garvais Hakizimana passed away on the spot Sunday night in an accident along the Eldoret-Kaptagat Road. This comes just less than a week after his marathon world record was ratified by World Athletics. "The accident happened around 11pm. The car had three occupants; two died on the spot while one was taken to hospital," Elgeyo Marakwet County Commander Peter Mulinge […]

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News

Nigeria: Tinubu Commends Super Eagles Despite Missing Out On Afcon Title

[ad_1] Despite the defeat, President Tinubu hailed the resilience of the Super Eagles players in getting to the AFCON final President Bola Tinubu has offered his praise and encouragement to the Super Eagles after their performance in the 2023 AFCON tournament, where the team fell short of the trophy. The Super Eagles lost 2-1 to hosts Cote d'Ivoire in Sunday night's final, thus failing in their bid for a fourth AFCON title. Despite the defeat, President Tinubu hailed the resilience […]

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News

Nigeria: Ekong Crowned Afcon MVP, Williams Beats Nwabali to Goalkeeper Award

[ad_1] Ekong was a rock for the Super Eagles throughout the tournament and contributed three goals. The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations ended on a colourful note, with hosts Cote d'Ivoire beating the Super Eagles of Nigeria to the trophy after winning Sunday's final 2-1. Franck Kessie with a near-post finish and Sebastien Haller's flick handed the trophy to the Ivorians on Sunday night at Stade Alassane Quattara in Abidjan. While Nigeria's dream of lifting the trophy fell short, individual […]

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Kenya: Govt Mulling Tax Review On Sporting Equipment – Mudavadi

[ad_1] Nairobi — The government will consider reviewing the tax structure for sports equipment to ensure the accessibility and affordability of sporting tools. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi hinted at this move, emphasizing its potential to encourage more Kenyans to participate in sports, particularly the youth, as a viable source of livelihood and investment. "As government, our aim is to improve the policies governing sports and the arts, recognizing their significance as sources of income and investment, especially for the […]

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Kenya: President Ruto Mourns Kiptum As an Extraordinary Sportsman

[ad_1] Nairobi — President William Ruto has described Marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum as an extraordinary sportsman who has left an extraordinary mark in the globe. Kiptum, died together with his Rwandese coach Garvis Hakizimana at around 11 pm at the Kaptagat area along Elgeyo Marakwet-Ravine road. President Ruto described him as a star and one of the world's finest sportsmen who broke barriers to secure a marathon record. "He was only 24 yet, as a hero, triumphed in […]

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Africa

Africa: Marathon Record Holder Kelvin Kiptum’s Death Shocks the World

[ad_1] Nairobi — The death of world marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum has sent shockwaves through Kenya and around the world. At just 24 years old, his untimely passing has elicited a profound sense of grief globally, cutting short a promising marathon career that was only beginning to bloom. Kiptum and his Rwandan coach Gervais Hakizimana died on the spot when their vehicle was involved in an accident around 11 pm on Sunday night in Elgeyo Marakwet. A third occupant […]

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