Nigeria: Again, YouTube Takes Down TB Joshua’s Official Channel

[ad_1] YouTube has yanked SCOAN's official YouTube channel for the second time in three years. YouTube has taken down Emmanuel TV, the main channel run by the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN). It is the second time in three years that openDemocracy's reporting has led to YouTube suspending content from Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN). openDemocracy is a UK-based independent media platform and news website. This development comes on the heels of the damning BBC Africa Eye documentary […]

February 1, 2024 2

Japan

Major union UA Zensen calls for 6% pay raise to support BOJ policy shift

[ad_1] One of Japan’s biggest unions plans to push for pay gains above 6% in a bid to kick-start a virtuous wage-price cycle that would enable the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates and strengthen the yen."The yen’s depreciation has gone too far, and I would like to see the BOJ take some policy steps to correct the situation,” said Akihiko Matsuura, president of UA Zensen, a labor union […]

February 1, 2024 2

Entertainment

South Africa: Kwaito Star Fails to Overturn Preservation Order On His Guesthouse

[ad_1] Judge says there are "reasonable grounds" to believe the property Arthur Mafokate bought was from the proceeds of "unlawful activities" Kwaito star Arthur Mafokate tried to overturn a preservation order from the National Prosecuting Authority against a guesthouse believed to have been unlawfully bought with funds from the National Lotteries Commission (NLC). Mafokate argued the money from the Lottery was due to him as his company used its own money to pay for the project the Lottery funded. But […]

February 1, 2024 2

News

Kenya: Corporate Sector Lauded for Aiding Growth of Golf Clubs in Kenya

[ad_1] Nairobi — The corporate sector in Kenya have been exalted for their consistent support to golf clubs around the country through regular tournaments to generate revenue. Kenya Golf Union (KGU) executive Jonathan Marucha said such tournaments are an opportunity for golf clubs to make money through entry fees. "As you know, golf clubs are non-profit entities...we don't make any profits from our activities so when we get partners it really gives us a big boost in terms of getting […]

February 1, 2024 2

News

Kenya: New Golf Tournament Termed a Game Changer for Persons With Disabilities in Kenya

[ad_1] Nairobi — The Kenya Open Golf Limited have announced a special tournament for persons with disabilities to be held as a curtain raiser for this year's edition of the Magical Kenya Open. Magical Kenya Open tournament director Patrick Obath said the Golf For Good Tournament will be a game changer that will inspire many persons with disabilities in Kenya to take up the sport. "Working with various organisations, the Kenya Golf Union (KGU) has a 'Golf for the Disabled' […]

February 1, 2024 2

News

Kenya: Shujaa, Junior Stars to Battle for Men’s Sports Team Award at 2023 SOYA

[ad_1] Nairobi — The national Sevens Team Shujaa is among the top five nominees shortlisted for the 2023 Sports Personality of the Year Awards (SOYA) Sports Team Men ahead of the annual back-tie gala scheduled for February 23 in Nairobi County. The prestigious event that fetes best sports achievers, will be marking its 20th anniversary since its inaugural edition in 2004 that saw legendary Paralympian Henry Wanyoike, and athletics great Catherine Ndereba named the sportsman and sports woman of the […]

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News

Kenya: Junior Starlets Ready to Challenge for First Ever U17 World Cup Slot

[ad_1] Nairobi — National Under-17 girls team, the Junior Starlets, have vowed to give their best in the chase for a first ever World Cup qualification as they prepare to take on DR Congo in the first leg of the first round qualifier in Lubumbashi this weekend. The team has been in residential camp in Nairobi for the past one week and is expected to fly out on Friday, with the game penciled for Sunday afternoon. Head coach Mildred Cheche […]

February 1, 2024 2

Japan

Japan midfielder Junya Ito accused of sexual assault

[ad_1] Japan soccer player Junya Ito has been accused of involving himself in a sexual act with two women without their consent last year and police are probing the allegation, according to a major publisher's news website and an investigative source. The report, first posted on Daily Shincho on Wednesday, came as the 30-year-old midfielder with the French club Stade de Reims was in Doha as part of Japan's national […]

February 1, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: Does Africa’s Peace and Security Council Need Stronger Members?

[ad_1] Around half the countries bidding to join the PSC in 2024 are 'small states' with limited diplomatic clout. At the upcoming African Union (AU) summit from 15-19 February, 10 new countries will take their seats on the Peace and Security Council (PSC) for two-year terms. As the AU's primary decision-making organ on security matters, the strength of its members determines how effectively the PSC will respond to the plethora of challenges facing the continent. With all five regions of […]

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