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Kylian Mbappé trains with Real Madrid as Sweden reports rape allegation

Kylian Mbappé, the French footballer, was seen training with his club Real Madrid on Tuesday, before returning to work after a break to recover from injury. His training session comes as Swedish media report that he is under investigation for an alleged rape in Stockholm, after visiting the city last week. The Swedish broadcaster SVT […]

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Football leagues and unions lodge a complaint against FIFA over the calendar

The governing boards of FIFPro and the European leagues, the organisation representing clubs from more than 30 European countries, decided to take legal action in July, so the decision did not come as a complete surprise to world football’s governing body.  Speaking at a press conference in the Belgian capital, the heads of the French, […]

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Tragic Bus Crash in Northeastern Egypt Claims Lives of 12 University Students

A bus transporting university students smashed and overturned on a highway in northeastern Egypt, resulting in at least 12 deaths and 33 injuries. The Ain Sokhna Highway is where the tragedy happened, according to the Egyptian Ministry of Health’s announcement on Monday.  Galala University students from Suez were on board. The driver has been arrested […]

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Portable ultrasound machines revolutionise maternity care in Kenya

Portable ultrasound devices are making a difference to maternal health care in remote Kenyan villages, enabling pregnancy-related complications to be identified earlier. This critical technology is improving the health of mothers and babies, offering new hope to marginalised communities. 37-year-old Namunyak Tajiri, a mother of nine from a remote village in Namanga, has difficulty accessing […]

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Farewell to Tito Mboweni: South Africa Mourns the Loss of Former Finance Minister

Following the passing of Tito Mboweni, the former finance minister and South African Reserve Bank governor, many continue to share their condolences. A tweet from 2018 has resurfaced, revealing Mboweni’s expressed wishes for when he could no longer breathe. Mboweni, aged 65, passed away on Saturday night after a brief illness. In the tweet, Mboweni […]

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Growing Fear and Hunger Worsen Humanitarian Crisis in Northeastern Nigeria

The Boko Haram conflict in northeastern Nigeria has led to worsening hunger and malnutrition among internally displaced people, according to humanitarian workers and locals in the area. Aid groups like the World Food Program are providing food and other essentials to some displaced individuals, but many others are still unable to access aid, particularly those […]

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UAE Ambassador Dr. Salem Al Naqbi Meets with Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Forestry

Recently, His Excellency Dr Salem Al Naqbi, UAE Ambassador to Nairobi and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, met with Kenya’s Minister of Environment and Forestry, His Excellency Aden Parry Duale. This meeting marks an important step in strengthening environmental co-operation between the UAE and Kenya. […]

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Lost Childhoods: The Impact of War on Sudan’s Youngest

In an interview conducted in Sudan, Sheldon Yett, the UNICEF Representative in the nation, expressed that, “Kids, didn’t start this war. They are not the ones who are really fighting this war, and they’re not responsible for this war. But they are the victims.” He added, “It’s one thing for somebody to say something at […]

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2024 African Entertainment Awards USA: Complete List of Nominees

Founded in 2015, the initiative has celebrated African entertainment and achievement around the world, with the aim of uniting Africans, including those in the Caribbean, while promoting an empowered Africa that drives social change.  More than 50 categories, including music, film, sport and fashion, will be honoured at this year’s ceremony. Nominations began to be […]

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South Africa’s ‘High Priest’ Ray McCauley Passes Away at 75

Ray McCauley who is a powerful orator and established the six evangelist-style Rhema Bible Church in 1979. He died at his home late Tuesday, announcements came via the church. “Pastor Ray has gone to be with the Lord peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family and loved ones,”said in the statement given by his […]

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Mozambique votes for president and the ruling party could extend its 49 years in power

Mozambique is currently voting for a new president on Wednesday in an election and it’s expected to extend the party’s rule as it completes 49 years in power since the southern African nation gained independence from Portugal in 1975. Daniel Chapo is the candidate for the ruling Frelimo seeking the need to succeed President Filipe […]

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Why are drought-stricken African countries slaughtering elephants?

Some regions of southern Africa are slaughtering elephants and other wildlife to feed their starving populations, at a time when the drought in these countries is the worst for more than a century. The decision comes after countries decided to slaughter elephants and other wildlife to cope with food insecurity caused by the current drought. […]

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Reelection strengthens Kais Saied’s grip on power

Kais Saied, a 66 year old Tunisian politician who is known for his anti-corruption stance during the campaign of the 2019 Presidential election. Later, his tenure has been criticised as a controversial leadership and has been compared with the former Tunisia’s dictator Zine El Abidine Ben Ali. Amidst all of these, the re-election took place […]

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Saqr Ghobash Engages in Parliamentary Cooperation Talks with Comoros Parliament President

The Union of the Comoros Parliamentary Council received His Excellency Engineer Mustadran Abdo, President of the Federal Parliament of the Union of the Comoros, and the accompanying delegation at the Council’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday to discuss ways of strengthening parliamentary cooperation relations between the two parties. During his reception at the Council’s […]

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Cooperation between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates strengthened with a view to mutual growth

Links between the United Arab Emirates and Nigeria have reached an important milestone with the resumption of daily Emirates Airlines flights between Lagos and Dubai.  The development coincided with the recent 64th anniversary of Nigeria’s independence day. It will facilitate travel and business opportunities between the two nations. The announcement by Emirates Airlines also hinted […]

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AFRICOM Chief on threats, way forward for US military in Africa

The Commander in Chief of the US armed forces in Africa General Micheal Langley has started to mould the presence of the army in the continent after the withdrawal of the forces from Niger.  There is a great deal of uncertainty in  the region as counter terrorism  operations are in full swing to keep up […]

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The President of the United Arab Emirates begins an official working visit to Egypt

As part of His Highness’ working visit to Egypt, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi attended a ceremony in honour of the graduates of the Egyptian Military Academy and Colleges. On arrival at the Egyptian Military Academy, His Highness and President El-Sisi were welcomed by […]