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African Press Org.- Springbok Women qualify for 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup August 18, 2019
- Women's Rugby World Cup African Qualifiers: South Africa defeated Kenya 39-0 on Saturday in Johannesburg during the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup August 17, 2019On Saturday, the Springbok Women played against the Lionesses during the 2019 Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com) Women's Cup, a qualifier for the 2021 Women's Rugby World Cup. In an enthralling game, South Africa defeated Kenya 39-0. B-rolls are available here: bit.ly/31OcTl7 The Springbok Women got off to a flying start as they grabbed two early […]
- Women's Rugby World Cup African Qualifiers: Uganda drew 15-15 with Madagascar on Saturday in Johannesburg during the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup August 17, 2019
- More actors and funding urgently needed to curb deadly measles outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) August 16, 2019Download logoA measles epidemic officially declared on June 10 in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has killed 2,758 people and infected 145,000, the deadliest outbreak that the country has witnessed since 2011. Despite the scale of the epidemic, there is an alarming lack of actors and funds to respond to this crisis: $2.5 million of the $8.9 million re […]
- French Development Agency (AFD) and Namibian Association of CBNRM Support Organisations (NACSO) organise a workshop on Innovative Finance for Namibian Conservation Ecosystem August 16, 2019The French Development Agency (AFD), the Namibian Association of CBNRM Support Organisations (NACSO), and the UCT GSB Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship has conducted a workshop on innovative finance and its applicability for the Namibian conservation ecosystem, in particular in relation with the Community Based Natural Resource Managem […]
- Displaced by DR Congo violence, survivors’ testimonies highlight brutality of armed militia August 16, 2019Download logoTwo months since hundreds of thousands of people fled violence in north-eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), UN humanitarians warned on Friday that armed militia continue to make their safe return impossible. Briefing journalists in Geneva, UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) Spokesperson Babar Baloch, said that staff had heard numerous testim […]
- State Visit of President of the Republic of Zambia to India (August 20-22, 2019) August 16, 2019Download logoHis Excellency Mr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, President of the Republic of Zambia is visiting India on a State Visit at the invitation of Hon’ble President Shri Ram Nath Kovind from 20-22 August 2019. Our President had visited Zambia last year in April 2018. President Edgar Lungu would be accompanied by a high-level delegation including Minister for Fo […]
- UN Volunteers play a critical role in the implementation of MINUSMA mandate in Northern Mali August 16, 2019Download logo« Never leave the desert because the desert purifies the soul. Far from it, you are deaf and blind. "So, speak the Tuareg mothers. » Mano Dayak We are about 160 km away from the Algerian border, and more than 1,800 km away from Bamako, in Tessalit, in the heart of the Adrar of Ifoghas. It is close by this sand-colored city, emblematic place […]
- WHO collaborates with Nigerian Government to update the country health workforce profile August 16, 2019The Department of Health Planning, Research and Statistics of the Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) in collaboration with The World Health Organization(WHO) has successfully updated and validated Nigeria’s health workforce profile from 2012 to 2018 with funding from the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada (GAC) under the “Enhancing the Ability […]
- Tackling child malnutrition (by Islamane Abdou) August 16, 2019Download logoMalnutrition is a major threat to children’s health and development in Niger. More than 4 out of 10 children under 5 are stunted, robbing them of their full potential. Global acute malnutrition is consistently above the 10 per cent ‘alert’ level – even during times and in places where no nutrition-related emergencies have been declared. Micronut […]
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- Hong Kong demonstrators defy police, Beijing and downpours in another mass rally
- 11 weeks of protests August 18, 2019
- Britain faces food and fuel shortages in no-deal Brexit, says leaked plan August 18, 2019With less than 75 days until Britain is set to exit the European Union, a government report leaked to newspaper the Sunday Times reveals the disastrous effects a no-deal Brexit would unleash on the country.
- The UK has an Islamophobia problem. Muslims want to know what Boris Johnson is going to do about it August 18, 2019Haniya Aadams wasn't always a Muslim. She grew up in a Sikh household in central England and converted to Islam a decade ago, at the age of 25.
- ISIS claims responsibility for wedding suicide bombing that killed 63 people August 18, 2019A suicide bomber detonated explosives that ripped through a wedding in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Saturday, officials said.
- What a mysterious explosion tells us about Russia's 'doomsday weapon' August 17, 2019
- Portland protests wind down after 13 arrested and six injured August 18, 2019Demonstrators were ordered Saturday afternoon to leave the downtown Portland area where left-wing anti-fascist protesters gathered to counterprotest a rally by far-right and extremist groups.
- The man who made a $450M auction bid August 17, 2019
- The Soviet paradise built for Chernobyl's survivors August 17, 2019
- Liverpool holds on for win against Southampton despite Adrian howler August 17, 2019Goalkeeper Adrian's Liverpool career is proving quite a roller coaster.
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- Adrian left red-raced but Liverpool holds on for win August 17, 2019
- Without Messi, Barca stunned by Bilbao August 17, 2019
- Real Madrid and Zidane under fire and under pressure August 17, 2019
- Liverpool goalkeeper injured in bizarre incident with fan August 16, 2019
- 'Neymar's injury is completely fixed,' says PSG August 16, 2019
- Talks break down between USWNT and US Soccer over equal pay August 15, 2019
- Jurgen Klopp leads praise for history-making referee Stephanie Frappart August 15, 2019
- Liverpool gets it spot on to win European Super Cup August 15, 2019
- Salah's message to Guardiola: The Champions League is football's 'biggest competition' August 14, 2019
- Footballer Emiliano Sala was exposed to carbon monoxide before plane crashed, investigators say August 14, 2019Argentine footballer Emiliano Sala and his pilot were exposed to high levels of carbon monoxide inside the cockpit of their plane before it crashed into the English Channel in January, investigators say.
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- 'Blinded by the Light' sets uplifting coming-of-age tale to Bruce Springsteen songs August 16, 2019Anyone who has sung along to a Bruce Springsteen song will find a lot to like in "Blinded by the Light." But director/co-writer Gurinder Chadha ("Bend It Like Beckham") has much more on her mind in this uplifting tale, which offers a timeless and resonant look at the immigrant experience through the filter of the UK in the 1980s.
- The 25 most relatable 'Friends' episodes August 16, 2019"Friends," the ubiquitous sitcom about six New York City companions, turns 25 this year.
- Peter Fonda, star of 'Easy Rider,' dies at age 79 August 17, 2019Actor Peter Fonda, the star of "Easy Rider," has died, his manager, Alan Somers, told CNN on Friday.
- Kiefer Sutherland 'seriously injured' during European tour August 17, 2019Kiefer Sutherland suffered a serious injury that has caused him to cancel the remaining three stops on his European tour, the actor and singer announced on social media.
- Heather Locklear ordered to treatment program for attacking first responders at her home August 17, 2019Actress Heather Locklear pleaded no contest to multiple charges of battery on law enforcement personnel who responded to domestic disturbance calls at her home last year.
- Maná's message at this time? Vote August 17, 2019When leaders fail to reflect your values, vote them out.
- 'Mindhunter' wades back into crowded pool of serial killer TV August 17, 2019Serial killers will be all over TV this weekend, which isn't particularly unusual these days. Yet the latest mini-wave devoted to the most sordid murderers -- including the return of Netflix's "Mindhunter" -- underscores the tension between feeding fascination with the topic and inadvertently glamorizing it.
- Inside Jason Momoa's fight for a sacred Hawaiian mountain August 15, 2019The way Jason Momoa describes Hawaii's beloved dormant volcano, Mauna Kea, makes you understand why it's considered sacred.
- 'Where'd You Go, Bernadette' runs on Cate Blanchett's star power August 15, 2019"Where'd You Go, Bernadette" offers a solid showcase for Cate Blanchett, in a movie that's notably slight, but finally sweet and touching. Director Richard Linklater moves from "Boyhood" to the pangs of parenthood in this adaptation of Maria Semple's bestselling novel, which pivots on the vital role creativity plays in our […]
- Hollywood remembers 'sweet-hearted' Peter Fonda August 17, 2019If his friends, family and co-workers are to be believed, actor and director Peter Fonda, best known for his role in 1969's "Easy Rider," was easy to adore.
- 'Blinded by the Light' sets uplifting coming-of-age tale to Bruce Springsteen songs August 16, 2019
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- Sudan conflict: Army and civilians seal power-sharing deal August 17, 2019The power-sharing agreement comes after months of protests following the toppling of the president.
- Nigerian government ordered to pay $9bn to private gas firm August 16, 2019Gas company P&ID has been locked in a legal dispute with the Nigerian government for almost a decade.
- Elephants top agenda at conservation conference August 17, 2019Some countries are seeking extra protection while others want to re-open ivory markets at key trade meeting in Geneva.
- Why Nigeria has restricted food imports August 16, 2019The government hopes to boost agriculture but will it lead to higher prices?
- Zimbabwe protests: Opposition MDC backs down after police ban August 16, 2019Police violently disperse protesters who gathered before the illegal rally was called off.
- Uganda and Zambia rejects Huawei spying allegations August 16, 2019Uganda and Zambia reject a report that they used Chinese telecoms firm Huawei to spy on the opposition.
- Tanzania tanker explosion: Witnesses speak out August 16, 2019Some people tried to steal oil instead of rescue those trapped in the vehicle, witnesses say.
- Sheikh Zakzaky: Nigeria's Shia leader leaves Indian hospital August 16, 2019The leader of Nigeria's banned Shia Muslim group returns to Nigeria without receiving medical treatment.
- Ethiopian survivor describes deadly dinghy journey August 16, 2019Mohammed Adam Oga says 14 others died as they waited to be rescued in the Mediterranean.
- Former Nigeria great Samson Siasia handed life ban by Fifa August 16, 2019Fifa bans former Nigeria player and coach Samson Siasia for life after finding him guilty of match-fixing.
- Sudan conflict: Army and civilians seal power-sharing deal August 17, 2019
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- Brexit: PM to tell EU leaders to renegotiate deal August 18, 2019Boris Johnson will meet European leaders this week, amid warnings of food shortages after a no-deal Brexit.
- Jihadi Jack: IS recruit Jack Letts loses UK citizenship August 18, 2019The Muslim convert - dubbed Jihadi Jack - has had his citizenship revoked.
- Hong Kong protests: More than 100,000 march peacefully August 18, 2019More than 100,000 people stage a new protest in the face of warnings from Beijing authorities.
- Didcot power station: Power cut as cooling towers demolished August 18, 2019An electricity pole catches fire moments after a controlled explosion at the Didcot A plant.
- Lucas Dobson: Sandwich River Stour search resumes for missing boy August 18, 2019Rescuers search the River Stour in Kent after six-year-old Lucas Dobson disappeared while fishing.
- Paris waiter 'shot dead over slow sandwich service' August 18, 2019A customer opened fire reportedly because his sandwich was not prepared quickly enough.
- Afghanistan: Bomb kills 63 at wedding in Kabul August 18, 2019The Islamic State group says it was behind the attack, which also wounded more than 180 people.
- Michael Brown regrets 'stupid' £2.4m Lib Dem donation August 18, 2019Michael Brown says his 2005 gift of £2.4m - a party record - led to recognition and pain for his family.
- Portland rally: Far-right and antifa groups face off August 18, 2019At least 13 arrests are made in Portland as a right-wing rally is confronted by left-wing protesters.
- Archie Bruce: Batley Bulldogs player found dead in hotel after debut against Toulouse August 18, 2019A rugby league player is found dead in his hotel room the morning after making his debut for Championship side Batley Bulldogs.
- Brexit: PM to tell EU leaders to renegotiate deal August 18, 2019
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- Violence escalates in Zimbabwe as court rules against opposition protests August 16, 2019Tensions between Zimbabwe's main opposition party and President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government escalated into violence in the country's capital on Friday after a court ruled against a planned opposition protest.
- Mother dies of Ebola in Congo August 16, 2019A 24-year-old woman has died after contracting Ebola in the South Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to the World Health Organization.
- Facebook introduces more African languages August 15, 2019Facebook has announced more African languages will be covered in its effort to curb fake news.
- A Nigerian woman was arrested after beating a boy and locking him in a dog cage August 15, 2019A woman who was videotaped beating a 10-year-old boy before locking him in a dog cage has been arrested in Lagos, a police spokesman told CNN Thursday.
- Tanzania governor to create a database for married men to curb infidelity August 13, 2019The governor of Tanzania's largest city has announced a plan to create and publish a national database of married men to protect women from "heart breaks."
- Nigeria's president moves to stop funding for food imports August 14, 2019Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has instructed the country's central bank to stop providing foreign currency for food imports, according to a statement from his spokesman.
- Two drugs show promise in Ebola patients in Congo August 13, 2019The World Health Organization has decided to narrow an experiment with Ebola patients to two treatments that show real promise.
- Ivorian DJ Arafat killed in motorbike crash August 12, 2019Ivorian musician DJ Arafat has died of injuries he sustained in a motor bike accident, his management told CNN on Monday.
- Police in South Africa arrest 560 foreigners in raid August 8, 2019Nearly 600 foreigners were arrested in a police raid on a business district in Johannesburg, South Africa, police and government officials said Thursday.
- Millions in Zimbabwe facing starvation, UN says August 7, 2019More than two million people in Zimbabwe are facing starvation after a severe drought that affected food harvests, the World Food Programme said in a report.
- Violence escalates in Zimbabwe as court rules against opposition protests August 16, 2019
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- Ex-Trump campaign chief Lewandowski says 'happy' to testify before Congress August 17, 2019President Donald Trump's former campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski, said on Friday that he was "happy" to testify before the Democratic-led U.S. House Judiciary Committee as part of a congressional investigation of the Trump presidency.
- Republican Iowa senator says Trump EPA 'screwed us' with biofuel waivers August 17, 2019Iowa's Republican Senator Chuck Grassley said the Trump administration's Environmental Protection Agency has "screwed" the U.S. ethanol industry and farmers by granting waivers to 31 small petroleum refineries, effectively exempting them from an obligation to use more ethanol in their products.
- U.S. Rep. Tlaib rejects West Bank visit, citing Israel's 'oppressive conditions' August 17, 2019U.S. congresswoman Rashida Tlaib on Friday rejected an offer by Israel to let her travel to the West Bank, the latest twist in a dispute drawing Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu together against U.S. Democrats ahead of elections in both countries.
- Trump gets update from aides on Afghan peace plan with troop pullout possible August 16, 2019President Donald Trump was briefed on Friday by top national security advisers on the status of negotiations with the Taliban on a U.S. troop pullout from Afghanistan and the potential for a political settlement between the warring sides.
- White House says Afghan peace talks are 'proceeding' August 16, 2019President Donald Trump met with his national security team on Friday to discuss Afghan peace talks and the meeting went "very well, and negotiations are proceeding," the White House said in a statement.
- U.S. House panel to cut recess short to consider gun measures August 16, 2019The Democratic-led U.S. House Judiciary Committee said on Friday it will cut short its summer recess and meet on Sept. 4 to consider new gun control legislation in response to back-to-back mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio.
- Senator Graham, close Trump ally, joins opponents to planned U.S. foreign aid cuts August 16, 2019Senator Lindsey Graham and Representative Hal Rogers urged President Donald Trump on Friday to drop planned "sweeping and indiscriminate" foreign aid cuts, joining a chorus of lawmakers opposing what they consider a bid to sidestep Trump's own budget deal.
- Trump held conference call with big bank CEOs amid market turmoil: source August 16, 2019President Donald Trump held a conference call on Wednesday with the chief executives of the three largest Wall Street banks as financial markets were in turmoil, one source with direct knowledge of the matter said on Friday.
- Democrat Elizabeth Warren floats plan to empower Native Americans August 16, 2019U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren on Friday unveiled her latest policy plan, which aims to empower Native American tribes through land protection and law enforcement reforms and boost financial support for chronically underfunded health and education programs.
- Tlaib will not visit West Bank under Israel's 'oppressive conditions' August 16, 2019U.S. Representative Rashida Tlaib on Friday said she would not visit her family in the West Bank as planned despite a reprieve by the Israeli government allowing her visit.
- Ex-Trump campaign chief Lewandowski says 'happy' to testify before Congress August 17, 2019
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