Month: October 2024

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Rwanda: World Mourns Mutombo – Reactions and Tributes

[ad_1] NBA Global Ambassador and Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo passed away at the age of 58 on Monday. Not only was Mutombo a star on the court, he was also a memorable figure for both his humanitarian work and his unique personality. He moved to the United States when he was 21 years old after growing up in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Despite not playing basketball until he was 16, Mutombo made his mark over 18 seasons in […]

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News

South Sudan/Uganda: Afcon 2025 – Coach Put Summons Cranes Squad to Face South Sudan

[ad_1] The Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Joseph Put has summoned a 27-man squad ahead of the 2025 AFCON double header against neighbours South Sudan. Uganda, faces South Sudan on October 11 at Mandela National Stadium before heading to Juba for the return leg on October 15. Ahead of the double encounter, the Cranes team is to enter residential camp at Cranes Paradise Hotel on October 6, 2024. Uganda leads Group K with four points, level with South Africa who […]

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Japan

A very LDP Cabinet — more of the same, despite hints of a power shift

[ad_1] Retaining veterans in key posts while rewarding those who fought beside him in the Liberal Democratic Party presidential election and giving a shot to veterans with scarce experience in government — these seem to be the principles guiding newly elected Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in forming his administration.His Cabinet lineup includes 13 first-time ministers and reflects the deep fissures that the recent leadership race left within the ruling party. […]

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Entertainment

Tanzania: Marafiki Festival – Fusion of Music, Dance, Networking

[ad_1] DAR ES SALAAM — IN less than three days, Marafiki Music Festival will colour Dar es Salaam with an array of live and electric music performances. As compared to their previous years, they promise to offer an even better and more unique festival of music, vocals and dance in four days on three well-set stages in Dar es Salaam and Bagamoyo. According to festival director Isack Abeneko, this year's festival marks its fifth edition and this year it has […]

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News

Tanzania: Simba, Yanga Maintain Good Start

[ad_1] SIMBA and Young Africans have maintained their 100 per cent start of the Premier League campaign after winning all their opening games with clean sheets. The two giants are now leaving stone unturned as they wrestle to attain leadership of the 16-team table which is currently under the navigation of Singida Black Stars. Simba have won four matches in a row to generate 12 points and interestingly, they are yet to let the ball hit the back of their […]

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Africa

Vocal Kenyan activist in court over cyber-crime

[ad_1] A Kenyan lawyer and activist has appeared in court in connection with alleged cyber-harassment a day after he was dramatically arrested in the capital, Nairobi, sparking public anger. David Morara Kebaso has attracted a huge following on social media for his posts about alleged corruption and the misuse of public funds through fictitious or stalled projects. The 28-year-old was arrested Monday evening by masked police who confiscated his phones […]

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Africa

President Bola Tinubu pleads for ‘patience’ amid tough economy

[ad_1] Nigerian president Bola Tinubu has pleaded with his compatriots for "patience" as they continue to grapple with a tough economic situation.In an independence day speech, Tinubu defended his controversial economic reforms, saying they were necessary and are beginning bear results.He also insisted Nigeria is "winning the war" on the violence that has killed thousands in the north over recent years - a declaration that will seem far-fetched to some.Protesters […]

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Japan

Plaintiff denied compensation for decadeslong stay at hospital

[ad_1] The Tokyo District Court on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit filed by a man seeking compensation for his forced hospitalization at a psychiatric ward, claiming that his decadeslong stay was due to the government’s failure to revise its mental health care laws.Plaintiff Tokio Ito, who is diagnosed with schizophrenia, claimed that he suffered emotional damage from being forced to endure an involuntary hospital stay for what he said was close […]

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News

Ethiopia’s Triple Unwto Awards for Eco-Tourism Excellence

[ad_1] Ethiopia's tourism sector has seen consecutive global recognition in recent years, with destinations in the country being consistently named among the world's best eco-tourism sites by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). In 2021 and 2022, Wonchi and Choke Mountain's Eco Villages were honored as top eco-tourism villages. In 2023, the Lepis ecotourism village in the Oromia State received the same recognition, making Ethiopia the recipient of UNWTO honors for three consecutive years. During this year's World Tourism […]

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