Gambia: Janjanbureh Celebrates 7th Kankurang Festival in Grand Style

[ad_1] The 7th Edition of the Janjanbureh Kankurang Festival which was celebrated from the 26th to 28th of January 2024 has been described as one of its kind in the historic Island of Janjanbureh also known as McCarthy Island and Georgetown. The three-day festival that brought together thousands of visitors, tourists, and lovers of culture allowed everyone to mingle, and enjoy themselves while it also created chances of business opportunities for investors especially those who want to invest in the […]

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Japan

Jera to check two thermal power plants in Japan after fire

[ad_1] Jera, Japan's biggest power generator, will check two thermal power plants that are using woody biomass fuel similar to the Taketoyo thermal power station which was hit by a fire on Jan. 31, it said in a statement.Japan is the world's second biggest buyer of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and any disruptions at its domestic power plants — be that thermal or nuclear facilities — are closely watched by […]

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Tanzania: Ruthless Yanga Delight Gamondi

[ad_1] DAR ES SALAAM: YOUNG Africans Head Coach Miguel Gamondi acknowledged his team's performance after an outstanding 5-1 win over Hausung FC. The Kariakoo-based club progressed to the third round of the Azam Sports Federation Cup (ASFC) after outclassing the Njombe-based side at Azam Complex in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday. On the day, Yanga's striker Clement Mzize secured a hat-trick. At the same time, Jonas Mkude and Mahlatse Makudubela contributed one goal each to help the defending champions advance […]

February 1, 2024 2

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Kenya: History Makers 3×3 Basketball Team Headline 2023 Soya Sports Team Women Nominees

[ad_1] Nairobi — The national basketball 3X3 squad has made the cut to the top five nominees of the 2023 Sports Personality of Year Awards (SOYA) Sports Team Women category, ahead of the 20th anniversary celebrations scheduled for February 23. Other nominees are the national women's volleyball team, Malkia Strikers, Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) basketball team, Roll-Ball and Nairobi Water Handball team. Speaking ahead of the annual awards set to be hosted in Nairobi, SOYA Founder, Paul Tergat said, "We […]

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Africa

Africa: Global Cancer Burden Growing, Amidst Mounting Need for Services

[ad_1] Ahead of World Cancer Day, the World Health Organization (WHO)'s cancer agency, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), released the latest estimates of the global burden of cancer. WHO also published survey results from 115 countries, showing a majority of countries do not adequately finance priority cancer and palliative care services, as part of universal health coverage (UHC). The IARC estimates, based on the best sources of data available in countries in 2022, highlight the growing burden […]

February 1, 2024 4

Japan

Lunar night puts Japanese lander back to sleep

[ad_1] After a brief awakening, Japan's Moon lander is out of action again but will resume its mission if it survives the two-week lunar night, the country's space agency said Thursday.The unmanned Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) touched down last month at a wonky angle that left its solar panels facing the wrong way.As the sun's angle shifted, it came back to life for two days this week and […]

February 1, 2024 2

Japan

Honda to test automated EV and logistic robot in Ibaraki Prefecture

[ad_1] Joso, Ibaraki Pref. – Honda Motor said Thursday that it will conduct demonstration tests of a self-driving electric vehicle and a logistic robot in Ibaraki Prefecture from mid-February. The four-seater EV, named CiKoMa, can travel at speeds of up to 20 kph. It will transport people between a michi no eki roadside rest station in the city of Joso and a strawberry-picking farm 850 meters away for free. At […]

February 1, 2024 2

Africa

Africa’s Oceans Could Pay Dearly for the Red Sea Crisis

[ad_1] Africa faces the most severe environmental damage from the conflict - countries must actively work on diplomatic solutions. The Red Sea crisis has become a pressing concern largely due to its disruption of global trade. However, it also has far-reaching environmental impacts as the waters become a battleground. The clashes are adding to other environmental stressors that pose potentially irreversible damage to ocean health. The path for Africa is clear - it must act urgently. On 27 January, Houthis […]

February 1, 2024 2

Japan

Japan soccer player Ito investigated after sexual assault reports

[ad_1] Police said Thursday that they have launched an investigation into international soccer player Junya Ito after local media reports said two women had accused him of sexual assault, a claim he denies. "We received a criminal complaint against him and have started an investigation," said a police spokesman in Osaka working in the department covering crimes including sexual assaults. He declined to give further details including what the complaint […]

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