Odong, a third-year student at a university in Northern Uganda, found himself introduced to sports betting by friends during his first year on campus. He is an avid supporter of two football clubs, Onduparaka FC from Uganda and Manchester City in England. Initially, he bet small amounts on weekends for leisure, experiencing occasional wins that fuelled his excitement. However, temptation arose when he heard about someone winning a substantial sum through betting. Odong’s tuition money, recently received from home, became a target for his betting ambitions. Despite a few wins, his tuition funds diminished rapidly, and he became desperate to…
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The latest Ankara designs by Creative Director Sarah NanaAba Adjei, a part of the new ADEHYIE COLLECTION, have been presented in an intriguing exhibition of innovation and cultural expertise. This collection, a colorful grouping of 15 original patterns that each provide a unique interpretation of the rich, traditional Ankara textiles, is a tribute to the intelligence of African women.It is evidence of African women’s tenacity, heritage, and contribution to fashion.A Triumph Amid Global ChallengesThe African fashion industry has persevered in innovating despite the global pandemic and the resulting constraints that have affected firms across the continent.Designers who have overcome adversity…
A hunter in Oku village, in Cameroon’s North-West region, has been awarded a “red feather” for killing a leopard in the Kilum-Ijim Forest, West Africa’s largest remaining patch of mountain rainforest. But the accolade has spurred mixed reactions from conservationists and local authorities. The Kilum-Ijim Forest has a rich biodiversity, and is a source of livelihood for some 200,000 people who rely on its water, firewood, timber, fibres, medicinal plants and food.It is home to endemic species such as the brightly coloured Bannerman’s turaco bird from which the coveted red feather is drawn.The leopard, however, is not a documented part of…
I’ve visited roughly 40 different countries in my lifetime, but none of them have touched my heart the way Botswana has. In November, I was so fortunate to visit Botswana for the second time – the first time was in April 2021 when I visited several of the Wilderness Safaris properties. This time, I was able to visit this beautiful country again with Ker & Downey Botswana. First, let me get this out of the way – Botswana is HOT this time of year. Really, really hot. And unless you’re prepared for temps well over 100 degrees, it’s best to…
Back to homepage / Shows / Eye on Africa Issued on: 05/01/2024 – 22:14 12:34 EYE ON AFRICA © Siphiwe Sibeko, Reuters South African former athlete Oscar Pistorius has been released from prison, nearly 11 years after killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Steenkamp’s mother said her family was “serving a life sentence”. Also, opposition leader Ousmane Sonko’s candidacy for the next presidential election in Senegal has been rejected. And in Benin, we report on how the Dialysis Life Association has seen an increase in mortality rates since the government stopped full medical coverage for chronic illnesses. Read more on related…
From Meek Mill’s music video being shot in Ghana; to the sequel of 2017 American blockbuster movie Girls Trip being set in Ghana; to the flock of high-profile American celebrities who have vacationed in the country; and even to the hundreds of African-Americans who have made the country their home in the past decade, Ghana seems to have established itself as the African pioneer of Roots Tourism.While several other African countries rely on wildlife and scenic attractions for tourism, the West African country has done a brilliant job of capitalizing on history and culture to cement itself as a tourist…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Monday announced Chiamaka Nnadozie of Nigeria as the winner of the 2023 CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award. The Paris FC goalkeeper beat out stiff competition from Khadija Er-Rmichi of Morocco (AS FAR) and Andile Dlamini of South Africa (Mamelodi Sundowns) to claim the prestigious title. Nnadozie’s remarkable year included impressive performances for both club and country. With Paris FC, she was instrumental in both their domestic campaign and in the Women’s Champions League. On the international stage, Nnadozie was a vital member of the Super Falcons throughout their journey to the…
Packer has previously said she has contemplated the devotion and fixation artists put into the process of creating. As such the show’s name is derived from a scripture in the Bible, “All things are full of weariness; a man cannot utter it; the eye is not satisfied with seeing, nor the ear filled with hearing”. Christabel Johanson writes about the American artist Jennifer Packer. Jess, 2018. Photo Jason Wyche. Courtesy Sikkema Jenkins & Co, New York First published: February 6, 2021 Jennifer Packer: The Eye Is Not Satisfied With Seeing The Eye Is Not Satisfied With…
FILE: Tanzania outlines new measures to combat poaching. /CFP Read < 1 minuteTanzania aims to generate about US$6 billion by attracting five million tourists to the country by 2025 through the introduction of a ten-year plan to combat poaching The National Anti-Poaching Strategy focuses on bolstering enforcement, increasing international collaboration, and addressing consumer demand for poached items. “We want tourism that respects conservation, we want tourism that ensures that we have our wildlife conserved for today’s and tomorrow’s generations,” Tourism Minister Mohamed Mchengerwa said. Government figures indicate that the elephant population in the East African country rose from 43,000 to…
The Africa Cup of Nations is scheduled to return next weekend in Ivory Coast Senegal are the holders of the competition after their win against Egypt in 2022Erling Haaland has 15 Premier League goals, Mo Salah has 12… Bukayo Saka has just six. Arsenal are crying out for a striker – Listen to It’s All Kicking Off By James Evans For Mailonline Published: 06:00 EST, 4 January 2024 | Updated: 06:00 EST, 4 January 2024 The Africa Cup of Nations is around the corner, with Ivory Coast hosting the highly-anticipated tournament for only the second time. Senegal are the current holders of the competition…