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African Press Org.- Scholarship for Orphaned Students October 16, 2019Download logoThe Ashinaga Africa Initiative 2020 is open for application for scholarship for those who have lost one or both parents and who do not have the means to attend university without financial support. Awardees of the scholarship will study in Japan, the U.K., the U.S. or Europe. Applicants should have completed secondary school and passed the nati […]
- Concerned about their representation, Wau women seek strength in unity October 16, 2019Download logoWomen leaders in South Sudan’s Wau area have been urged to unite and be peace ambassadors as the country prepares for the formation of a transitional government in November. The appeal was made during the opening of a three-day women’s peace symposium that brought together more than 30 women leaders organized by the United Nations Mission in Sou […]
- United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Press Statement on the situation in Guinea-Bissau October 16, 2019Download logoThe Special Representative of the Secretary General in Guinea-Bissau and Head of UNIOGBIS, Rosine Sori-Coulibaly, briefed the members of the Security Council on 10 October 2019 on the political situation and the current electoral process in Guinea-Bissau. The members of the Security Council expressed their intention to monitor the developments i […]
- Inauguration of the new living space at the French Residence with Roche Bobois October 16, 2019Download logoOn the 15th of October 2019, French Ambassador to Namibia hosted a Cocktail to inaugurate the new living space at the French Residence. Entirely redecorated by the French leader in luxury furniture Roche Bobois, H.E. Claire Bodonyi had the pleasure to welcome Sandrine Fanchette, Director and co-owner of Roche Bobois in South Africa and Mauritius […]
- Elections in Tunisia October 16, 2019Download logoThe Government of Spain wishes to congratulate the newly elected president of Tunisia, Mr. Kaïs Saïed, who on 13 October won the second round of the presidential election. The participation of Tunisian citizens in this presidential election, as well as in the legislative elections held on 6 October has been a new lesson of civic and democratic c […]
- H.E. Sauli Niinisto, President of the Republic of Finland made official visit to Ethiopia October 16, 2019Download logoPremier holds talks with Finnish President Prime Minister Dr #AbiyAhmed held talks with President Sauli Niinistö of #Finland and his delegation earlier today. The President expressed his congratulatory message to the Ethiopian Prime Minister for his Nobel Peace Prize win. Stating that the Nobel Prize is 10% recognition and 90% assignment to work […]
- Hackathon Workshop on “Election” Challenge in Ethiopia October 16, 2019The U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa conducted its latest hackathon on the topic – “A digital solution for individuals to electronically verify their voter registration information.” This was the sixth hackathon conducted by the U.S. Embassy in a series of twelve under its Ethiopia Hacks! Program. Subject matter and Technology experts met October 11-14, 2019 in t […]
- “Local Governments at the Forefront in the Fight against Climate Change in Africa” October 16, 2019Download logoConference of CoM SSA (https://CoMSSA.org/), Accra, under the theme, “Towards the institutionalization of Local Climate Action and Access to Finance,” begins today as part of the Climate Chance Summit, Africa 2019. The conference will be opened by the Hon. Hajia Alima Mahama, Minister of Local Government and Rural Development of Ghana. The recen […]
- The Ambassador of Kazakhstan presented letters of credence to the President of South Africa October 16, 2019Download logoKanat Tumysh, new Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the Republic of South Africa, presented his letters of credence to Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa during a solemn ceremony held in the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse. During the course of this event, Ambassador Tumysh conveyed to the Head of State sincere greetings and warm wishe […]
- On World Food Day, Government and United Nations highlight healthy diets in South Sudan October 16, 2019Download logoThe United Nations has called for action across sectors to make healthy diets affordable and accessible to everyone in South Sudan. Joining the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in celebrating World Food Day, which falls annually on 16 October, three UN agencies, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), UNICEF a […]
- Scholarship for Orphaned Students October 16, 2019
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- Trump claims Turkish incursion into Syria 'has nothing to do with us' and Kurds are 'not angels' October 16, 2019President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Turkey's invasion of northern Syria "has nothing to do with us" and added that former US allies -- the Kurds -- are "not angels."
- The 8-year war in Syria may be ending. There is no reason to celebrate October 16, 2019
- White House scrambles to slow impeachment push as new revelations deepen scandal October 16, 2019
- What's happening with Brexit? Seriously... no one really knows October 16, 2019You might not have heard it, but Brexit is hitting a pretty critical moment. With just days to go until the UK is scheduled to leave the European Union, nothing is certain and time is running seriously short.
- Boris Johnson pushes for Brexit deal
- Trump ambushed parents of teenage crash victim, family spokesman says October 16, 2019The family of Harry Dunn met President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, but refused to come face to face with the woman who is suspected of being involved in the road crash that killed the British teenager.
- F1 champion Lewis Hamilton says he feels like 'giving up on everything' October 16, 2019Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton wrote he feels like "giving up on everything" in a series of emotional messages on his social media account Tuesday.
- Trump made 129 false claims last week October 16, 2019New record: Trump made 129 false claims last week, the most since CNN started counting in July
- The worst news for Joe Biden had nothing to do with the debate October 16, 2019Just as Joe Biden -- and the rest of the 11 Democratic contenders -- were rounding the final turn in the fourth presidential debate on Tuesday night, a bombshell dropped.
- 'Waterfalls' of gas reveal baby planets, study says October 16, 2019Astronomers spied three spots around a star that could indicate baby planets are forming and growing there, according to a new study.
- Trump claims Turkish incursion into Syria 'has nothing to do with us' and Kurds are 'not angels' October 16, 2019
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- Arrests follow after football's night of shame October 16, 2019
- Spanish league seeks to move El Clásico amid Catalan protests October 16, 2019Spain's La Liga has asked the country's football federation (RFER) to move the upcoming "El Clasico" match from Barcelona to Madrid because of the ongoing Catalonian protests.
- Monkey chants and Nazi salutes shame match October 15, 2019
- French politicians call for action over Turkish soccer players' military salute October 15, 2019
- Euro 2020 qualifier between Bulgaria and England paused twice over racist abuse October 15, 2019A Euro 2020 qualifier match between Bulgaria and England in Sofia was temporarily halted twice Monday night after apparently racist abuse was hurled at English players.
- Cristiano Ronaldo scores 700th goal but Portugal lose October 15, 2019Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 700th career goal in his country's Euro 2020 qualifier 2-1 defeat by Ukraine Monday.
- North and South Korea play first men's soccer match on North Korean soil in almost 30 years October 15, 2019For the first time in almost three decades, North and South Korea's men's football teams faced each other in Pyongyang.
- Real Madrid to launch women's team September 15, 2019Real Madrid will officially have a women's team after agreeing to buy recently promoted CD Tacón.
- COPA90: From refugee to Bradford City Women's star September 26, 2019Falone Sumaili represented Burundi on the international level and was an up and coming footballer until she had to leave home and seek refuge in the UK.
- Lille's return to the Champions League September 17, 2019LOSC Lille returns to action in the Champions League group stages against Ajax for the first time in seven years.
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- Taylor Swift shines solo in Tiny Desk Concert October 16, 2019Taylor Swift performed for NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series before she heads out on her 2020 world tour. It was just Swift, her guitar and a piano. And she's good.
- Nicki Minaj and Adele have been collaborating on a song October 16, 2019Nicki Minaj revealed she and Adele have teamed up on a song.
- Gina Rodriguez apologizes for singing racial slur October 16, 2019Actress Gina Rodriguez is facing yet another racial scandal -- this time over a social media post in which she used the n-word.
- 'Wheel of Fortune' contestant uses his intro to say he's trapped in a loveless marriage October 16, 2019Can I get a D-I-V-O-R-C-E?
- Arsenio Hall talks changing standup climate in first Netflix special October 15, 2019Thirty years after the debut of "The Arsenio Hall Show," Hall is back with his first comedy special, a Netflix presentation that includes tackling the challenges of being a comedian in the modern age.
- Cuba Gooding Jr. pleads not guilty to new charges in sex abuse case October 15, 2019Cuba Gooding Jr. pleaded not guilty at his arraignment in Manhattan Criminal Court on Tuesday to two additional charges in a New York sex abuse case.
- Ellen tried to get Nicole Kidman to pick men for Charlize Theron and things got awkward October 16, 2019Charlize Theron and Nicole Kidman deserve some sort of medal for surviving one awkward trip to "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" this week.
- The most delightfully random TV shows and movies coming to Disney+ October 15, 2019In case you were off the internet for the last 30-ish hours -- congrats, if so -- you missed an epic Twitter thread from the official account for Disney's upcoming streaming service, Disney+.
- 'Watchmen' HBO series presents its own Rorschach test October 15, 2019Using the graphic novel as the scaffolding for a dense, brooding HBO series, "Watchmen" grafts enough new threads onto its existing mythology to make "Westworld" look like a 1970s sitcom by comparison.
- 'Bombshell' trailer shows women of Fox News preparing for a fight October 15, 2019Some women at Fox News are preparing for battle in the new trailer for "Bombshell."
- Taylor Swift shines solo in Tiny Desk Concert October 16, 2019
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- Egypt archaeologists find 20 ancient coffins near Luxor October 16, 2019The coffins, whose decorations are still visible, were uncovered at a Theban necropolis near Luxor.
- Eating insects: Testing out the delicacy in DR Congo October 16, 2019Insects can be an eco-friendly alternative to meat and have long been part of DR Congo's cuisine.
- 'Tortured' and shackled pupils freed from Nigerian Islamic school October 15, 2019Police find 67 pupils with chains on their ankles at an Islamic boarding school in the north.
- Deadly parasite 'jumped' from gorilla to humans October 15, 2019Discovery of mutation 50,000 years ago could help in the fight against malaria.
- Mohamed Salah: Electronics engineer stands in for striker as lookalike October 14, 2019Electronics engineer Ahmad Bahaa reveals he acts as a stand-in for Liverpool and Egypt striker Mohamed Salah in TV commercials.
- Ahmad Benali: Libya captain wants stability on and off the pitch October 16, 2019Libya captain Ahmad Benali hopes to see a period of calm for the national team but says the safety of people in his homeland is more important than qualifying for major tournaments.
- Eritrea - where ATMs are unknown and Sim cards are like gold dust October 14, 2019A BBC team gets rare access to Eritrea, often described as one of the most repressive states in Africa.
- Yasuke: The mysterious African samurai October 13, 2019Yasuke was entrusted with decapitating his Japanese lord - a huge honour 500 years ago.
- Why I went public about being raped, 67 years later October 11, 2019A prominent Ghanaian journalist writes about being sexually abused when she was just seven years old.
- Nobel Peace Prize: Has Abiy brought peace to East Africa? October 11, 2019The Ethiopian prime minister has won the Nobel Peace Prize, but how successful has he been?
- Egypt archaeologists find 20 ancient coffins near Luxor October 16, 2019
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- Brexit: 'No deal tonight', UK government source says October 16, 2019UK and EU officials are continuing technical talks, but there is no sign of a breakthrough ahead of Thursday's summit.
- Emmerdale actress Leah Bracknell dies aged 55 October 16, 2019The actress, who played Zoe Tate in the soap, was diagnosed with cancer in 2016.
- Turkey-Syria offensive: Not our problem, says Donald Trump October 16, 2019His remarks come after Turkey launched an attack into Syria as US troops withdrew from the area.
- UK's controversial 'porn blocker' plan dropped October 16, 2019A plan to force porn sites to verify users' ages will be shelved, says Digital Secretary Nicky Morgan.
- Brooke Morris: Body found in search for missing rugby player October 16, 2019Officers searching for Brooke Morris, 22, say they have found the body of a woman in the River Taff.
- Stormzy's Merky Books will publish Malorie Blackman's autobiography October 16, 2019The Noughts and Crosses author is already published by Penguin Random House, which runs Merky Books.
- Harry Dunn crash: Anne Sacoolas 'disappointed' by White House rejection October 16, 2019Anne Sacoolas says she had hoped Harry Dunn's parents would agree to meet her at the White House.
- Prince William calls for climate change action on glacier visit October 16, 2019The Duke of Cambridge calls for more education and awareness during a visit to northern Pakistan.
- Woman killed as she leaned out of train window October 16, 2019Bethan Roper, 28, suffered a fatal head injury when she was struck by a tree next to the track.
- Ayia Napa: 'False rape claim' statement 'not proper English' October 16, 2019A British teenager accused of lying about being raped says police forced her to retract her claims.
- Brexit: 'No deal tonight', UK government source says October 16, 2019
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- More than 60 men and boys freed from 'inhumane' Islamic school, police say October 15, 2019Police in Nigeria have rescued 67 men and boys who were subjected to "inhumane and degrading treatments" at an Islamic school in the northern state of Katsina, a police spokesman said Tuesday.
- Activists defiant as Uganda proposes death penalty for gay sex October 14, 2019The Ugandan government's plan to reintroduce a bill that could impose the death penalty for homosexuality is being met with defiance from the LGBTQ community in the East African nation, activists told CNN.
- 'Dictators must be resisted' Popstar Bobi Wine says to Ugandans October 10, 2019Ugandan musician Bobi Wine has issued a defiant warning to the country's longtime President Yoweri Museveni, saying: "Museveni will fall."
- Uber begins the pilot phase of its boat service in Nigeria October 11, 2019Uber has launched its boat taxis in Lagos, Nigeria's commercial hub
- Popstar Bobi Wine's home surrounded by police, military October 9, 2019Police and military have surrounded the home of Ugandan popstar and presidential hopeful Bobi Wine after his Independence Day concert was canceled, the singer said.
- Controversial US pastor deported from Rwanda October 9, 2019A controversial US pastor has been deported from Rwanda amid a battle with authorities over the closure of his religious radio station.
- South Africa seizes 12 boxes of lion bones bound for Malaysia October 4, 2019Nearly 800 pounds of lion bones bound for Malaysia were seized at South Africa's main airport, a spokesman for the environment ministry told CNN on Friday.
- 22 killed in Congo gold mine collapse October 3, 2019The number of illegal miners killed in a gold mine collapse in the Democratic Republic of Congo rose to 22 on Thursday, the country's minister of social affairs told CNN.
- Malian soldiers killed in attack on two military camps October 2, 2019At least 25 Malian soldiers were killed and 60 are missing after "terrorists" attacked two army camps in central Mali on Monday, the country's government said.
- Moroccan journalist jailed for an abortion she says never happened October 3, 2019A Moroccan journalist has been sentenced to a year in prison after being found guilty of obtaining an "illegal" abortion, which she denies she ever had.
- More than 60 men and boys freed from 'inhumane' Islamic school, police say October 15, 2019
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- Presidential candidate Biden has less campaign cash than top Democratic rivals October 16, 2019Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden had $9 million in his campaign bank account at the end of September, significantly less than his top rivals in the race for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, data released on Tuesday showed.
- U.S. House impeachment probe on Trump hears from ex-aide to secretary of state October 16, 2019A former adviser to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo who abruptly resigned last week spoke on Wednesday to an impeachment inquiry into allegations President Donald Trump pursued political interests in his dealings with Ukraine.
- Trump: meeting between Attorney General Barr and Italy's Conte was appropriate October 16, 2019President Donald Trump on Wednesday said it was appropriate for U.S. Attorney General William Barr to meet with Italy's prime minister, Giuseppe Conte, as part of a probe into the origins of the inquiry into Russian interference in the 2016, but he did not know anything about the contents of the meeting.
- Factbox: All the president's men - Supporting actors in Trump's Ukraine scandal October 16, 2019President Donald Trump's efforts to pressure Ukraine into investigating a top rival in the 2020 U.S. presidential election prompted Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other Democrats in the House of Representatives to move ahead with an impeachment inquiry, threatening his presidency.
- Acting U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Taylor to testify in impeachment probe: NBC October 16, 2019Acting U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor is traveling to the United States in order to testify next week in the U.S. House of Representatives' impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, NBC News reported on Wednesday, citing two people familiar with the situation.
- U.S. Democrats back on 2020 campaign trail after debate attacks on Warren October 16, 2019The Democratic presidential contenders head back to the campaign trail on Wednesday after a debate that featured repeated attacks on surging progressive U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren and exposed the party's divisions on issues like healthcare and taxes.
- Blood on his hands: 2020 Democrats slam Trump over Syria October 16, 2019Democratic presidential hopefuls denounced President Donald Trump's decision to pull U.S. troops back from northern Syria, saying in an Ohio debate on Tuesday he had endangered America's longtime Kurdish allies while empowering foes Russia and Syria.
- Ride-hailing companies Uber, Lyft won't testify before Congress October 16, 2019Uber Technologies Inc and Lyft Inc declined to appear on Wednesday at a U.S. House of Representatives hearing on issues relating to the ride-hailing industry, a congressional committee said.
- At U.S. Democratic debate, Warren's rise sparks fears about her agenda October 16, 2019The barrage of questions fired at Elizabeth Warren at Tuesday’s debate in Ohio underscored her new front-runner status in the Democratic presidential race, but also lingering concern within the party over whether the progressive senator can defeat President Donald Trump next year.
- Trump vetoes measure to end his emergency declaration on border wall October 16, 2019U.S. President Donald Trump has vetoed a joint resolution of Congress that sought to terminate his declaration of a national emergency on the southern border with Mexico, the White House said on Tuesday.
- Presidential candidate Biden has less campaign cash than top Democratic rivals October 16, 2019
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