insert_link Sport France unhappy with insults from Argentina Copa winners The French Football Federation (FFF) plans to complain to FIFA about racist chants from members of Argentina's Copa America winning team. The chants were heard during a live video posted on social media by Chelsea and Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez from the team bus in the wake of the Copa victory over Colombia in Miami on Sunday. Some players, including Fernandez, sing a chant that dates back to […] todayJuly 16, 2024 9
insert_link Africa Rwanda’s Kagame wins fourth term with 99 percent of vote Rwandan President Paul Kagame was gearing up Tuesday for a fourth term after winning a thundering 99.15 percent of votes according to partial results from an election where only two challengers were allowed to run against him. The outcome of Monday's poll was never in doubt, with Kagame ruling the small African nation with an iron fist as de facto leader then president for three decades. Partial […] todayJuly 16, 2024 10
insert_link Africa Suicide bombings in Nigeria: tactic is back after a four-year break – security researcher offers 3 possible reasons By Al Chukwuma Okoli, Federal University Lafia Nigeria’s first suicide bombing since 2020 took place in June 2024 with four coordinated attacks that killed at least 30 people. The attacks took place in Gwoza, a town in Borno State, north-east Nigeria. Gwoza was once the seat of the Islamic Caliphate declared by Boko Haram insurgents in 2014. Boko Haram is an extremist sect which aims for […] todayJuly 16, 2024 11
insert_link Lifestyle Exploring the Logos Hope Experience A local resident of Walvis Bay, Tyrone Nashandi recently visited Logos Hope, the world's largest floating book fair currently docked at Port Walvis Bay. His experience on the cultural and educational vessel offered a glimpse into its diverse offerings. Reflecting on his experience: For those interested in exploring, Logos Hope is open daily until July 21st, inviting everyone to discover its wide range of books, […] todayJuly 16, 2024 37
insert_link Africa Kenya’s digital divide: pastoralists are key to the country’s economy, but they’re being left behind By Job Mwaura, University of the Witwatersrand Information and communication technologies (ICTs) hold great potential to expand African economies. They include mobile banking platforms, internet-enabled communication devices and e-government services. All of these can enhance financial inclusion and improve services for citizens. Kenya’s mobile money transfer platform, M-Pesa, for instance, has given millions of people access to banking services. And Rwanda’s e-government platform has […] todayJuly 16, 2024 11
insert_link World Florida judge dismisses Trump classified docs case A Florida judge has dismissed the criminal case against Donald Trump on charges of mishandling top secret documents. On Monday, Judge Aileen Cannon granted the defence motion to throw out the case because of how the Special Prosecutor was appointed. The ruling removes a major legal hurdle facing the former president ahead of November's presidential election. This comes just days after Trump survived an assassination attempt at a rally in […] todayJuly 16, 2024 19
insert_link Namibia US Embassy Donates N$20 Million Mobile ICU to Walvis Bay State Hospital The Ministry of Health and Social Services received a N$20 million mobile intensive care unit for Walvis Bay State Hospital from the US Embassy. The five-bed facility, stocked with N$ 600,000 worth of medicine, can serve the local population and be deployed to other locations during medical crises. MoHSS Executive Director Ben Nangombe emphasized the ICU's role in enhancing the ministry's response to health emergencies. US Acting Deputy Chief of […] todayJuly 16, 2024 8
insert_link South Africa S.A’s International Relations minister will meet with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy in London S.A's International Relations minister, Ronald Lamola, will meet with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy in London today. This marks Lamola’s first international engagement since his appointment in the new portfolio. Lamola says during the visit they will discuss global issues and strengthen bilateral economic trade. He told the SABC he will also address the British community to celebrate South Africa’s 30 years of democracy: todayJuly 16, 2024 41
insert_link World French PM poised to take caretaker role in deadlocked France By Jurgen HECKER French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal was set to resign but stay on as head of a caretaker government Tuesday, officials said, with no replacement in sight as divided parliamentary groups succumb to infighting. President Emmanuel Macron is expected to accept Attal's resignation after Tuesday's cabinet meeting -- the first since his allies got roundly beaten in a snap National Assembly election called […] todayJuly 16, 2024 7
