11th August 2021 Prepared for Free Article on 26/08/2021 at 17:20. Authorized users may download, save, and print articles for their own use, but may not further disseminate these articles in their electronic form without express written permission from Africa Confidential / Asempa Limited. Contact subscriptions@africa-confidential.com. PREVIEW Voter suppression and fraud allegations are vital issues in the final stretch of the campaign The ruling Patriotic Front is making a final push for votes ahead of the 12 August general election although many of the party’s loyalists fear a surge in support for the opposition United Party…
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It’s a new week and we know that there are lots of ladies out there who are applying to get jobs or have been called in for an interview. There is something about how well one looks to an interview that puts the interviewers in your pocket and this is the truth. 11 Style Outfit Inspiration For The Confident And Sassy Woman If you are in those shoes, you should take a cue from some of the stylish women below and be determined to look your best for your interview. 1. Go for a cool dress and pair it with…
Issued on: 26/08/2021 – 01:37 A gunman killed three police officers and a private security guard on a rampage through a diplomatic quarter of Tanzania’s main city Dar es Salaam on Wednesday, before being shot dead while holed up in a guardhouse at the French Embassy’s gate. Videos on the internet, apparently filmed by onlookers from buildings across the street from the French Embassy, showed the gunman inside the guardhouse. He exchanged fire at very close range with police and men who appeared to be embassy guards.Police said the attacker had first shot two police officers with a pistol at an intersection…
On June 22, Israel achieved a diplomatic goal it has been working towards for nearly two decades and became an “observer” state at the African Union (AU). “This is a day of celebration for Israel-Africa relations,” Israel’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yair Lapid, stated, adding that the achievement “corrects the anomaly that has existed for almost two decades.” The Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained that Israel’s observer status will enable greater cooperation, “among other things, in the fight against Corona and the prevention of the spread of extremist terrorism throughout the continent.” The latter is a somewhat disingenuous claim,…
Sarah Faith Griffiths, known professionally as Griff, is an English singer and songwriter. Griff was born on 21 January 2001 as Sarah Faith Griffiths, and was raised in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire. She was born to a Jamaican father and a Chinese mother, as well as having Jamaican grandparents who were part of the “Windrush generation”. Griff has stated that she feels “more in touch” with her Chinese ancestry, since her mother is a first generation migrant who migrated to England during the Vietnam War. Griff’s parents foster children as well. Read Also: KOKOnista Of The Day: Jasmine Sanders Is The Sassy, Sophisticated And Stylishly Sexy Fashion Influencer Griff…
Adventure Travel Choices – where to start with Acacia Africa It can be an overwhelming decision to choose your next, or very first, safari. But, it doesn’t have to be. Location: Acacia offer a variety of options, all of which have special qualities. (read on to find out what they are) Time of Year: … there’s a saying that goes: Africa is an all-year-round travel destination. But there are a few added bonuses to consider when scheduling your trip. (we’ll get into them a bit more in the next blog post) Tour Operator: Acacia Africa is BONDED with ABTA (Association…
Matip turned his back on Cameroon in 2016Liverpool’s defender Joel Matip has turned down an invitation to resume his international career with Cameroon, Indomitable Lions coach Toni Conceicao has said.Conceicao revealed that he had extended an invitation to all active Cameroon players who had previously declared themselves unavailable for selection when he took over as the new team boss.Speaking at a press conference naming his 28-man squad for the 2022 World Cup qualifier against Malawi, Conceicao said he told all the players “the doors were open” – including Matip, who last played for Cameroon in 2015.“The situation of Matip is…
His foundation shared a tweet Tuesday asking the public to “lend a helping hand” with the former leader’s legal fees.”We humbly request for donations support to help cover the legal fees of our patron,” a flyer posted in the tweet read, along with a bank account where donations could be made. The appeal has stirred reactions from South Africans, with some of his supporters pledging to contribute, while others criticized him for asking the public. “Zuma is on a 2.5 Million pension, his twins have huge security contingents and are driven on convoys, others have huge television productions…He must convene…
On the 22nd of August 2021, BKS Lagos officially opened its store at Lekki to the public with a grand opening ceremony, which was indeed a celebratory and momentous event. BKS Lagos located at 32B Furo Ezimora Street, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos is a fashion apparel store with the mission to empower females through the way they dress, bringing out the sparkling Lady in you and enabling confidence in women, as stated by the Creative Director, Bolaji Keem-Salami. The store was formally opened with prayers, well wishes and fireworks display, having family, friends, well-wishers as well as fashion enthusiasts, in…
Almost five million Zambians came out to vote on 12 August, and overwhelmingly rejected incumbent Edgar Lungu as president. After five attempts, Hakainde Hichilema swept ahead to victory by over a million votes and a secured a majority in the National Assembly. The opposition victory transcended the numerous lines of polarisation that have characterised voting patterns in the past, such as ethnicity, regional affiliation and age. Now Hichilema will have to embody Kenneth Kaunda’s ‘one nation one Zambia’ slogan in its fullness. With a mandate to lead for the next five years, Hichilema’s United Party for National Development and the…