Angola Into Cosafa U20 Afcon Qualifier Semifinals

[ad_1] Angola have become the first team to book a place in the semifinals of the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations | COSAFA Qualifier in Matola, Mozambique, while South Africa and Malawi were also winners on Sunday. Angola's 1-0 Group B victory over Namibia ensured they would top the three-team pool with six points, while Zambia and Namibia meet in the final game on Tuesday, looking to cling to their slim hopes of a place in the last-4. […]

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Entertainment

Nigeria: Why Bobrisky Was Transferred to Maximum Security Custodial Centre – Official

[ad_1] The correctional centre official, Michael Anugwa, said Bobrisky was transferred to the Maximum Security Custodial Centre because it was discovered that the cross-dresser had some special body features. Michael Anugwa, the deputy controller of corrections (DCC) in charge of the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC) in Kirikiri, Lagos State, has said Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, was transferred to the Maximum Security Custodial Centre because it was discovered that he had some female features, including breasts. Mr Anugwa […]

October 1, 2024 2

Entertainment

Nigerian Independence Day – Content Creators Proudly Repping Naija On Tiktok

[ad_1] As Nigeria celebrates its Independence Day, we don't just look back on the country's rich history, we look ahead towards an even brighter future--led by the creativity and innovation of its people. The digital age has changed the narrative for a number of important issues and we see this translated through the important days we commemorate nationally. From Nollywood to Afrobeats, Nigerian culture is dominating the global stage, and platforms like TikTok are providing a powerful platform for our […]

October 1, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: Experts Commit to Step Up Immunization Programme in Central Africa

[ad_1] Kinshasa — At their 2024 meeting in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo from 9 to 12 September, Essential Programme on Immunization (EPI) managers from Central African countries committed to consolidate gains made by the EPI in its 50 years of existence. The meeting, which brought together EPI Managers from Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Sao Tome and Principe was aimed at celebrating the achievements of EPI in […]

October 1, 2024 2

Japan

Israel starts ground raids in south Lebanon, orders evacuations in Beirut

[ad_1] Beirut – The Israeli army said Tuesday that troops had started "ground raids" in villages in southern Lebanon, after militant group Hezbollah said it had targeted "enemy soldiers" at the countries' border.A Lebanese security official said Israel had also conducted at least six strikes on south Beirut, while Syrian state media reported deadly strikes around its capital, Damascus.Despite international calls for de-escalation, Israel has vowed to keep fighting Iran-backed […]

October 1, 2024 2

Africa

Kenya’s deputy president risks impeachment after falling out with William Ruto

[ad_1] Getty ImagesRigathi Gachagua (L) and William Ruto (R) were elected on a joint ticket just two years agoKenya's Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has been threatened with impeachment proceedings by lawmakers amid intense speculation that he has had a major fallout with President William Ruto.The president's allies in parliament have accused Gachagua of undermining the government, promoting ethnically divisive politics, having a role in fuelling the deadly protests that rocked […]

October 1, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: East Africa Braces for Wheat Price Surge As Russian Crop Falls to 11-Year Low

[ad_1] East Africa faces the prospect of higher wheat prices in 2025 due to a projected poor crop in Russia, the region's primary supplier. The 2025 Russian wheat crop is expected to fall to an 11-year low, raising concerns for countries like Kenya, which imports up to 75 percent of its wheat needs from Russia and Ukraine. The Sovecon consultancy warned earlier this week that wheat sowing rates in Russia have dropped significantly, dampening the outlook for next year's harvest. […]

October 1, 2024 2

Japan

Global investors call time on their exodus from China

[ad_1] LONDON – Global investors are preparing to stake bets on China again in a major sentiment shift sparked by Beijing's drive to reverse its economic slowdown and revive long-term interest in its stock market.It is early days and few money managers expect a Chinese growth boom anytime soon. But government moves to entice more cash into equities and jolt consumer spending have boosted the appeal of still-low Chinese company […]

October 1, 2024 2

Japan

Marcos-Duterte battle looms as Philippines prepares for midterm election

[ad_1] MANILA – Registration gets underway in the Philippines on Tuesday for one of the world's biggest midterm elections, headlined by what could be a bitter proxy battle between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and fiery predecessor Rodrigo Duterte.The May 2025 election will be a litmus test of Marcos' popularity and a chance for him to consolidate power and groom a successor, which the influential Duterte family has signaled it is […]

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