Tunisian Nacer Khemir Wins Turkey’s Necip Fazil Kisakurek Awards

[ad_1] Tunis/Tunisia — Tunisian filmmaker and artist Nacer Khmir was granted Turkey's Necip Fazil Kisakurek Awards 2023 (international category). Ten more prizes were awarded to Turkish artists. The prize was handed over to the Tunisian artist by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan who chaired the ceremony on Sunday evening. The awards, bearing the name of the late Turkish writer and poet Necip Fazil kisakürek, are intended to preserve the cultural legaly of the Turkish writer. Nacer Khemir boasts a tremendous […]

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Japan

Asia publishing mainstay Tuttle rides new wave of interest in Japan

[ad_1] For those who read widely and take an interest in Asia — likely readers of this article — chances are they will have picked up a book put out by Tuttle Publishing at one time or another. With a catalog encompassing everything from Korean-language learning books and Indonesian cookbooks to translations of famous novels and Japanese death poems, books emblazoned with Tuttle’s little red logo are found in bookstores […]

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Africa

Sierra Leone: Ex-president Koroma, 12 others charged over failed coup

[ad_1] Sierra Leone’s ex-President Ernest Bai Koroma has been charged over last year’s a failed coup attempt, the government has said. He is facing four offences including treason for his alleged role in the incident which occurred last November, a court in the capital Freetown said on Wednesday. Koroma’s charges, which also include misprision of treason and two counts of harbouring, were read out to him while he stood in the […]

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Africa

Sierra Leone: Twelve persons charged over failed coup

[ad_1] Twelve persons have been charged over last year’s a failed coup in Sierra Leone, the government has said. The twelve have been charged with treason for the failed coup that took place on November 26, 2023. A member of the former President Ernest Bai Koroma’s security detail, Amadu Koita was among those charged. The government had maintained that the failed coup was led mostly by Koroma’s bodyguards. Koroma has […]

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News

Tunisia: Arab Basketball Championship – Semi-Finals – Tunisia Eliminated By Libya 64-70

[ad_1] Tunis/Tunisia — The Tunisian basketball team were eliminated by their Libyan counterpart (64-70), in the semi-final of the 25th Arab Basketball Championship, played Tuesday at the Cairo Olympic Complex. The national team reached the semifinals after defeating Somalia 95-74, while Libya eliminated Kuwait (87-76). In the finals, scheduled for Wednesday, Libya will face the winners of the other semi-final between Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, while Tunisia will play the placement match for third place. The 24th edition […]

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News

Tunisia: Tozeur – Most Tourism Figures Improve in 2023

[ad_1] Tozeur/Tunisia — Most of the tourism figures in the governorate of Tozeur saw an improvement in 2023, compared to the previous year, local tourism delegate in Tozeur, Adel Sbita, said in a statement to TAP. Sbita said the number of tourists arriving to the region and staying in hotels and the rest of the tourist units from residences and guesthouses has increased by 28.7%, as the tourist units received 185,622 tourists from different nationalities. Overnight stays also rose 22.3% […]

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Africa

Africa Handball Cup of Nations – Nigerian Team Has Ambitious Goals

[ad_1] In an interview with PREMIUM TIMES, Coach Solomon Yola assured that the senior national men's team is putting in the shift for a glorious outing in Egypt The Nigeria men's handball national team, nicknamed the Golden Arrows, has stepped up preparations in Abuja for the upcoming 23rd African Men's Handball Cup of Nations in Egypt. This tournament, scheduled for 19-29 January 2024, will see Nigeria take on formidable opponents, including 10-time champion Tunisia, Angola, and Kenya, in Group D. […]

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Entertainment

Zimbabwe: Winky D Faces Vicious Attacks From Zanu-PF Supporters Over Ghettocracy Score Performance

[ad_1] Ruling Zanu PF supporters are in overdrive, spewing vitriol against musician Winky D after he sampled a song over the weekend in which he delivered powerful social commentary. Born Wallace Chirimuko, Winky D, held a sold-out concert on New Year's Eve that celebrated his 20-year music milestone. In the aftermath of the highly subscribed concert, Winky D has become a subject of attack by Zanu PF supporters. Winky D sampled a letter which is an updated version of his […]

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Entertainment

Zimbabwe: Freeman Clears Air On Alleged Association With Armed Robbers, Maintains Innocence

[ad_1] Zimdancehall musician Emegy Chizanga known as Freeman appeared before the CID homicide division Tuesday to clarify his association with a killed armed robber, his lawyer has said. Godfrey Machingura, a robber gunned down last month by police after being involved in a spate of robbery cases, appears to be hovering above Freeman even in death. Following Machingura's death last month, pictures of Freeman and the deceased widely circulated on social media with questions swirling over the two's relationship. Freeman's […]

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