Kenya Elected to Chair Executive Council of UN Tourism Body

[ad_1] Nairobi — Kenya has been elected to chair the United Nations World Tourism Organization's (UNWTO) Committee on Tourism and Competitiveness, solidifying its position as a leader in the global tourism industry. The announcement was made at the first meeting of the committee held at the UNWTO headquarters in Madrid, Spain. The Ministry of Tourism said that Kenya won the position after two rounds of voting, defeating strong bids from Thailand and Malta. "This vote demonstrates the confidence that UNWTO […]

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Morocco/Zambia: 2023 Afcon – Morocco Secure Top Spot in Group F With 1-0 Victory Over Zambia

[ad_1] San Pedro (Côte d'Ivoire) - In a thrilling match at the Laurent Pokou Stadium in Côte d'Ivoire's San Pedro on Wednesday, Morocco triumphed over Zambia with a score of 1-0, securing the top spot in Group F in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The victory guarantees Morocco's qualification for the round of 16. The decisive goal came in the 38th minute, courtesy of the talented Hakim Ziyech, who proved to be the hero for the Atlas Lions. […]

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Entertainment

Rwanda: How Dj Inno Became a Disk Spinning Sensation

[ad_1] It is evident that deejaying in Rwanda has evolved in recent years, with disc jockeys acting as sound conduits and intermediaries between local artistes and the public, as well as introducing new artistes to the mainstream. The likes of DJ Kareem, Toxxyk or Marnaud, among others, can be credited for the positive transformation of the deejaying and party life in Rwanda, but there is a new era of young boys and girls behind the decks who are taking the […]

January 25, 2024 3

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Africa: Tracing Family Roots Beyond the DNA

[ad_1] Three genealogists describe the brick walls and breakthroughs in researching African American ancestry As an adoptee, Dena M. Chasten often felt disconnected from her family. That feeling correlated to her experience of being an African American in the United States. She always wondered where she came from and where she belonged. "The difference is when you are adopted, for the most part, you are wanted. I was very fortunate that a nice family raised me," said the Philadelphia native. […]

January 25, 2024 3

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Africa: How Both Health and Safety Are Compromised for People Living With Long Covid and Intimate Partner Violence

[ad_1] What happens when a person is experiencing long COVID and intimate partner violence at the same time? There has been no attention paid to this question anywhere in the world since the onset of the pandemic in 2020. This is staggering, given previous research shows women who are victim-survivors of intimate partner violence are twice as likely to develop long-term illnesses, including chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. The World Health Organisation defines long COVID as the continuation, or development […]

January 25, 2024 3

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Africa: Matchmaking for Green Cities? Accelerating Climate Finance in Urban Areas

[ad_1] By Liam O Connor, Francisco Martes Porto Macedo and Omar Siddique BANGKOK, Thailand, Jan 23 2024 (IPS) - Asia and the Pacific is home to 54 per cent of the world's urban population, who are disproportionately vulnerable to the impacts of climate change (ESCAP, 2023; IPCC, 2022). Why then, do climate action projects in cities commonly face delays in implementation? Crucial new developments in mitigation and adaptation including: renewable energy, public transport, and nature-based solutions, are needed to safeguard […]

January 25, 2024 3

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Africa: Tiny Water-Walking Bugs Provide Scientists With Insights On How Microplastics Are Pushed Underwater

[ad_1] Microplastics are tiny plastic particles that can cause big problems when they enter the water supply. One way my fluid dynamics lab explores microplastic movement is by studying how tiny water-walking insects are pushed underwater by raindrops. Exposure to microplastic pollution can pose health risks, such as respiratory and digestive problems, increased risk of diabetes and disrupted sleep. But physicists like me can study how they move through water to learn how to clean them up. Water striders are […]

January 25, 2024 5

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Rwanda: Bukasa Believes AS Kigali Can Knock APR Out of Peace Cup

[ad_1] AS Kigali head coach Guy Bukasa is still upbeat that his side will recover from the first-leg loss against APR when the pair face off in the second leg of the Peace Cup round of 16 at Kigali Pele Stadium on Wednesday, January 24. A 41st-minute goal from central midfielder Jean Bosco Ruboneka helped APR defeat AS Kigali 1-0 in the first leg AS Kigali on January 17. Bukasa admits his attack did not do enough to capitalize their […]

January 25, 2024 3

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Africa: Five Books About the Covid Pandemic to Look Out for in 2024

[ad_1] Vi-fi, short for virus fiction, describes contemporary fiction that features the devastating events of world-changing outbreaks and epidemics. Rooted in science fiction, vi-fi draws on bio-thrilling realism and parallel worlds with multiple, dystopian possibilities. Since 2020 there has been an exponential rise in vi-fi by a new COVID generation of authors who came out of isolation having experienced a pandemic in real time. We present a podcast about the latest in pandemic fiction. Here are five books about COVID […]

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