Victor Osimhen has mesmerised Napoli fans this season while his goals have been instrumental in the club claiming a first Scudetto in 33 yearsIn a season of landmarks, Victor Osimhen’s latest goal in Serie A brought him another record.The Nigerian’s strike against Fiorentina on 7 May was his 47th in the Italian top flight, taking the Napoli striker past Liberia’s George Weah and making him the top African scorer in the league’s history – a notable achievement given that former AC Milan star Weah is the only African ever to win the Ballon d’Or prize given to the world’s best…
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Chimp Empire was filmed in Ngogo, Kibale Forest “the primate capital of the world,” Western Uganda Regular Diary of a Muzungu readers know that I am “blogger in residence” at Sunbird Hill on the edge of Kibale Forest, western Uganda, famous for its population of several hundred – often vocal – chimpanzees. (Did you know I can lie in bed hearing the chimps call?) Netflix’ latest release is Chimp Empire, set in Ngogo, a section of Kibale National Park that is dedicated to research and monitoring of our great ape cousins. The trailer is thrilling! PANT HOOTS and congratulations to…
Comment on this storyCommentThe day after the United States said that both sides fighting in Sudan recognized their basic obligations under international law, paramilitary troops showed no sign of leaving the dozen hospitals they had occupied and Arab militias launched a fresh assault on the western town of El-Geneina in the Darfur region, residents said.The Jiddah Declaration, negotiated in Saudi Arabia’s capital with U.S. and Saudi help, said both the paramilitary Rapid Support Force and the Sudanese military would recognize their obligations to civilians — including a commitment to withdraw from occupied hospitals. The document released Thursday night also spelled…
Harry Belafonte, who died on April 25, has a strong claim to being the first truly transcendent pop superstar. Both a singer and actor, his towering range and captivating stage persona propelled him into the conscience of white audiences in the troubled middle decades of the last century. At a time when attitudes towards blackness were predominantly marked by bigotry and prejudice, Belafonte became a household name around the world. He sought ever newer registers for black livingness, achieving a level of international stardom that showed off the beauty of the spirit in black life during the long era of…
Tunisian club Esperance have been ordered to play their next two African Champions League games behind closed doors following fan violenceThe Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) is to offer financial rewards to “ideal” supporters in an attempt to reduce the number of violent incidents in stadiums.Police officers have been injured and countless arrests have been made as a result of an alarming rise in confrontations in recent years.A riot at Esperance’s African Champions League game against Algeria’s JS Kabylie, which included a fan wielding a chainsaw, is the most recent of a series of high-profile disturbances.FTF president Wadia Jariaa met with…
As an employer, it’s important to make sure your employees understand their benefits. Offering paid time off (PTO) is a great way to show you appreciate and value your staff. Understanding PTO can be confusing, so this guide is designed to help employers maximize their employee benefits. We’ll go through everything you need to know about offering and using PTO, from setting up policies to tracking usage. With the right knowledge and guidance, you can ensure that your employees are taking advantage of all the benefits you offer them. The African Exponent WeeklyEvery week, get a digest of Top African…
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is offering a new five-week paid internship in honor of its first African American female zookeeper – Mary Jeannette Wilson. Through this 5-week internship program, the Maryland Zoo strives to identify equitable and impactful ways to engage and promote diversity within its community. The internship “is intended to provide a unique experience to a current college student with limited prior work experience in animal care, but who has a demonstrated passion for the field. Students pursuing a major in biology, zoology, natural science, or related fields are encouraged to apply.” the Zoo said. In 1961,…
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There is a small section of Karamojong who have found ingenious ways to resist and cope with the flaws of development interventions targeting their ways of life. They have reverted to their tried and tested coping mechanism of cattle raiding. These are so-called ‘reformed warriors’ who had been trained by local government defence units and have disserted with their guns and uniform. They have joined with the ata lonetias (a local reference for hooligans/thieves) to form the new cattle raiding group. Lonetia that initially began as petty theft of one or two animals and household items has developed into groups…