AFCON: Nigeria star Osimhen doubt for semi-final

AFCON: Nigeria star Osimhen doubt for semi-final

Nigeria star Victor Osimhen is a major doubt for the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against South Africa in Bouake on Wednesday, team officials said. Napoli striker Osimhen did not fly Monday with the rest of the squad for Bouake due to abdominal discomfort, a statement issued by Super Eagles spokesman Babafemi Raji said. "Team medics confirmed that he has been placed under close watch with a member of […]

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Health / Medical

WHO meeting report released on mental health content that supports young people

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a report following a virtual roundtable meeting held on 4 October 2023, focused on exploring guiding principles for developmentally-appropriate online mental health content for young people. Twenty-two global health experts with backgrounds in digital media, child and adolescent mental health and suicide prevention participated in the discussions. Participants were diverse in gender and geographic locations, joining online from 16 different countries. Prior to […]

February 6, 2024 10

World

As Donors Suspend Critical Funding to UNRWA, Allegations Against Staff Remain Murky

Philippe Lazzarini, head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, or UNRWA, severed the contracts of staffers accused by Israel of taking part in the Hamas killing spree of Oct. 7. Yet the Israelis refuse to share evidence to the UN agency or to the larger UN organization about the allegations. Meanwhile, major donors to UNRWA have frozen funding just as Gazans face life or death situations. BBC SCREEN GRAB […]

February 6, 2024 5

Africa

Livelihoods at stake as Lake Victoria’s papyrus swamps come under pressure

Sarah Oginga harvesting papyrus reeds. Image by Patrick B. Newcombe. By Patrick Newcombe via Mongabay As the sun rises over the wetlands on the shores of Lake Victoria, papyrus harvesters set out into the swamps to harvest stalks of papyrus. At the docks, fishermen returning from a night’s work haul their boats onto the shore. The deep, ringing song of the papyrus gonolek (Laniarius mufumbiri) and the hooting of the […]

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Sport

Storm clouds gather around France coach Galthie ahead of Scots match

France head coach Fabien Galthie has enjoyed a long honeymoon but for the first time since he took over after the 2019 Rugby World Cup, there are rumblings about his stewardship following the 38-17 thumping by Ireland in the Six Nations. The second heaviest home defeat the French have suffered in the northern hemisphere rugby championships history -- England's 39-13 dismantling of the French in Paris in 1914 remains […]

February 6, 2024 5

APO International

Italian Deputy Prime Minister, Qatar’s Ambassador participate in welcoming Injured people from Gaza to Receive treatment in Italian Hospitals

HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Italian Republic Antonio Tajani and HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Italian Republic Khalid bin Youssef Al Sada participated in welcoming the Italian Navy ship (Vulcano), which carries on board a number of injured people from the Gaza Strip to receive treatment in Italian hospitals. Qatar and Italy are cooperating to alleviate the […]

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South Africa

AFCON: Semi-final with Nigeria will be tough – South Africa legends

Neil Tovey and Mark Williams, key figures when South Africa won their lone Africa Cup of Nations title, believe defeating 2024 semi-finals opponents Nigeria will be "tough". Bafana Bafana (The Boys) and the Super Eagles meet in the central Ivory Coast city of Bouake on Wednesday with a place in the February 11 final on the line. Nigeria are favourites for several reasons, including a perfect past record […]

February 6, 2024 10

Sport

Australia win toss, bowl in 3rd West Indies ODI

Australia won the toss and chose to bowl in the third and final one-day international against the West Indies at Canberra's Manuka Oval on Tuesday. The hosts won the first match in Melbourne by eight wickets and the second in Sydney by 83 runs to clinch the series. They made two changes with Xavier Bartlett and Lance Morris returning for Josh Hazlewood, who is being rested, and Matt […]

February 6, 2024

Sport

New Zealand extend lead to 376 in first South Africa Test

New Zealand stretched their lead to 376 runs as they maintained their throttle-hold on understrength South Africa during day three of the first Test on Tuesday. The visitors were skittled for 162 at Mount Maunganui in response to New Zealand's 511, before being sent back into the field after the follow-on wasn't enforced. The Black Caps were 27-1 at tea and on course for an emphatic win over […]

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