Africa

[ad_1] The Gambia squad travelling to Ivory Coast for the forthcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations "could have died" during a flight that was aborted, coach Tom Saintfiet has claimed.The Air Cote d'Ivoire flight turned around just nine minutes after leaving the Gambian capital Banjul on Wednesday.Saintfiet believes there was "a lack of oxygen" on the plane and says this prompted many of the delegation to fall asleep.The coach praised […]

[ad_1] The 47-year-old artist is recovering well after suffering severe blows reportedly during turbulence. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] South African cellist Abel Selacoe grew up in South Africa's Sebokeng township. Despite learning classical cello he decided to combine it with traditional South African singing.Abel includes vocals inspired by the deep throat singing of the Xhosa people. His unique style has earned him international recognition with performances lined up with various musicians including the London Symphony Orchestra at the Barbican centre in London. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] President Hakainde Hichilema says some slums in urban areas are a breeding ground for the disease. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] The UN’s International Court of Justice begins hearing a case brought by South Africa against Israel on Thursday. South Africa last month filed the case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) seeking a declaration that Israel has committed genocide against Palestine. The ICJ, sometimes known as the World Court, is the United Nations venue for resolving disputes between states. South Africa, an ally of Palestine wants this court case […]

[ad_1] The circulation of the video on social media platforms earlier this week prompted widespread condemnation of the soldiers and Nigerian army, with one user on X describing the soldiers' behaviour as "highly cruel, barbaric and nothing but abuse of power". [ad_2] Source link