Mobile Gambling Experience in South Africa: A Game-Changer for Casino Enthusiasts

[ad_1] The mobile gambling market in South Africa has not just grown; it has revolutionised how players interact with mobile casino gaming. This remarkable transformation is mainly due to the evolution of mobile technology and the widespread availability of high-speed internet nationwide. Today, South Africans are increasingly choosing their mobile devices as gateways to the thrilling world of online casino gaming, signifying a significant shift in the gaming landscape. Our […]

January 12, 2024 6

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Afcon 2023: From civil war in Ivory Coast to $1bn spend on hosting tournament

[ad_1] Ivory Coast's hosting of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations will further accelerate the country's impressive rebound since its civil war ended in 2011, the Ivorian government hopes. By its own admission, the government has invested at least $1 billion on hosting the tournament, which kicks off on Saturday, having built four new stadiums while renovating two others. In addition, airports, roads, hospitals and hotels have been either constructed […]

January 12, 2024 5

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Africa: Life-Saving Aid Not Reaching Millions of People Caught in Health Emergencies – WHO

[ad_1] Geneva — The World Health Organization is warning that millions of people caught in conflict-driven health emergencies risk dying from traumatic wounds and infectious diseases because life-saving humanitarian aid is not reaching those in need. In one of his most forceful statements to date, the WHO's director-general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, accused the Israeli government of blocking essential aid to Gaza. In a briefing to journalists Wednesday, Tedros said a humanitarian mission to northern Gaza planned for that day, the […]

January 12, 2024 5

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African Catholic Bishops Reject Vatican’s Same-Sex Blessings

[ad_1] The Roman Catholic bishops of Africa and Madagascar on Thursday issued a statement refusing to follow Pope Francis' declaration permitting priests to offer blessings to same-sex couples. Signed by Congolese Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo on behalf of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar, or SECAM, the statement said such unions were "contrary to the will of God." The move comes after Francis on December 18 approved a declaration allowing priests to offer blessings to same-sex couples, which […]

January 12, 2024 5

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Africa's week in pictures: 5-11 January 2024

[ad_1] A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. [ad_2] Source link

January 12, 2024 6

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Burundi shuts borders with 'bad neighbour' Rwanda

[ad_1] Burundi has accused Rwanda of being a 'bad neighbour' for funding rebel attacks on civilians. [ad_2] Source link

January 12, 2024 6

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Somalia conflict: Seized UN helicopter hit by object – source

[ad_1] Armed Islamists have taken captive the aircraft's passengers and crew after it crash-landed. [ad_2] Source link

January 12, 2024 6

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Africa: Five Maddening Facts About Climate Finance

[ad_1] New in-depth analysis finds that less than one-third of donors' commitments have actually been dispersed for climate projects. The injustices of climate change are well-known and keenly felt in Africa. The continent is responsible for just 4% of global carbon emissions yet experiences some of the worst impacts of the crisis. Climate change made the historic drought in East Africa, which left 20 million people hungry, 100 times more likely. It made the devastating damage wrought by Storm Daniel, […]

January 12, 2024 5

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Africa: Gaza – Blocking Food Supplies to Gaza Will Have Life-Long Impacts On Children With Malnutrition Rising

[ad_1] Ramallah — Since violence escalated in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory on 7 October, an Israeli-imposed siege has left all one million children in Gaza without enough to eat, including about 335,000 children under five now at risk of severe malnutrition or starvation. Save the Children's staff in Gaza say they are unable to find essential food items in markets. One staff member in Rafah in the south of Gaza said her eight-year-old child often goes to bed […]

January 11, 2024 5

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