There are many positives about winter in the northern hemisphere – snowy walks, roaring fires and plenty of mulled wine. But after a few months of intermittent sunshine, we also understand the need for a little vitamin D, and what better time to travel than December (or January, or February…)? Whether you’re looking to escape yuletide traditions, embark on the safari of a lifetime or swap the snow for sand on an exotic beach, we’ve come up with the best places to visit when the temperatures plummet at home. And if you’ve left it a little late, then start your…
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Equatorial Guinea’s forward Emilio Nsue celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group A football match between Equatorial Guinea and Guinea-Bissau at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan, on January 18 , 2024. /CFP Read 2 minutesEmilio Nsue netted the first Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) hat-trick in 16 years to help Equatorial Guinea overcome Guinea-Bissau 4-2 on Thursday and close in on a place in the last 16. Nsue first found the back of the net in the 21st minute as he pounced on a defensive error to roll the…
Tunisia international Hannibal Mejbri completed a loan move to Sevilla this weekMan United suffered a humbling 3-0 loss at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan last termCHRIS SUTTON: Don’t wait! Sir Jim Ratcliffe must fire Erik ten Hag now – It’s All Kicking Off By Tum Balogun For Mailonline Published: 16:06 EST, 17 January 2024 | Updated: 19:52 EST, 17 January 2024 On-loan Manchester United midfielder Hannibal Mejbri has revealed the crucial role his Old Trafford team-mates played in his move to Sevilla. The 20-year-old completed a switch to the LaLiga outfit on Monday, with an option to make the deal permanent at a cost of…
By Roxanne ReidYearning for a weekend glamping somewhere in the country where you can enjoy panoramic views, gourmet meals, and romantic hot tubbing, even active mountain biking or hiking? Canvas Collective Africa in the greater Hemel en Aarde Valley between Caledon and Stanford in the Western Cape might be just the place. Everything in this off-the-grid posh tenting destination is intended to touch the earth lightly. They can pull up sticks from one venue and relocate the whole shebang to another without leaving a permanent imprint. And they’ve done exactly that – more than once. The Canvas Collective Africa luxury…
The Governing Body of the University of Kigali, Rwanda has appointed Ogechi Adeola, a Professor of Marketing, as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor. The announcement was made in a statement issued by the institution’s management on its official website on Thursday. Adeola’s appointment takes effect from January 11, 2024. Prior to her appointment, Adeola was an Associate Dean of Business Administration at the University of the People, California, USA. The statement noted that before transitioning to academia, she spent over a decade in various roles within Nigeria’s financial sector, starting her career at Citibank Nigeria. The statement reads in part, “The Governing…
A senior manager at healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson has won a discrimination case after she was ‘racially profiled’ by her white boss.Tolulope Fayokun’s relationship with Alessandra Toro was ‘fatally poisoned’ after her manager presented her with a document outlining the ‘Nigerian traits’ she exhibited.Mrs Toro had carried out research into Nigerian workplaces and inferred she was lazy by saying she operated under ‘African time’, an employment tribunal heard.She told her employee ‘I’m different from Nigeria’ and said whereas she sees deadlines as ‘fixed’ and set in stone, a Nigerian workplace is ‘fluid’.After Mrs Fayokun was later dismissed, she sued…
Music and African football have always been inextricably linked. Think of some of Africa’s most iconic moments in football: Roger Milla and his dance at the corner flag, Siphiwe Tshabalala and Bafana Bafana on the half-turn in synchronized rhythm, and Robert Kidiaba bum-bouncing after a goal. It’s not just the players that punctuate the rhythm of play with dance, at times the terraces at Cup of Nations tournaments can turn into impromptu flash mobs. With just a few days to go before we kick off the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, we’ve put together our official Africa Is A Country…
Three decades of consistent democratic governance is one of Ghana’s major post-independence achievements. Donna Charles of the United States Institute for Peace has noted that Ghana is a “democratic bulwark in a region rife with coups and instability.” Democracy in Ghana is important not only – and obviously – for the country but also as an exemplar for the West African region more generally. Although the electoral process has faced periodic claims of unfairness from parties which lose the elections, Ghana has hosted eight free and fair multi-party elections. As mentioned earlier, the main opposition parties boycotted the 1992 parliamentary…
Last Updated on December 21, 2023 by Augustine ToursAre you seeking a post-holiday overseas adventure trip after the Christmas season that’s both exhilarating and culturally enriching? Consider an overseas adventure trip to East Africa, a land brimming with diverse landscapes, vibrant cultures, and awe-inspiring wildlife. East Africa beckons travelers with its stunning natural beauty and immersive cultural experiences, making it an ideal destination for an adventure-filled journey.Exploring Africa After the Christmas Holidays in 2024: A Traveler’s GuideThe end of the Christmas holidays marks an opportune time to prepare or simply embark on an adventure through the diverse and enchanting landscapes…
Mohamed Bayo has scored five goals in 19 caps for GuineaFive-time champions Cameroon were held to a draw by 10-man Guinea as the early stages of the Africa Cup of Nations continued to produce surprise results.Guinea, ranked 80th in the world, had threatened a real shock when Mohamed Bayo fired them into an early lead.But they had to play the entire second half a man light after skipper Francois Kamano stamped on Frank Magri’s heel.Magri nodded in Georges-Kevin Nkoudou’s cross to draw Cameroon level but Guinea admirably hung on for a deserved point.The Indomitable Lions almost snatched victory towards the…