CAF President Patrice Motsepe during the 2024 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations CAF President Arrival in Hurghada BS Arena, Egypt on 26 October 2024 ©Weam Mostafa/BackpagePix by Austin Ditlhobolo Saturday Oct 26, 2024. 15:00 Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe’s bid for a second term has been confirmed ahead of the organization’s presidential elections set for March 2025.The South African billionaire assumed office in March 2021 – replacing Malagasy football administrator Ahmad Ahmad who decided against standing for election after being banned by FIFA over financial misconduct.Motsepe has been hailed for transforming African football over the years…
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478 Ghana’s own Sage-La’Parriea Yakubu, who was crowned Miss Grand Ghana 2024 and is also a prominent fashion model, has added another accolade to her growing list of achievements. On the evening of October 24th, she won the award for Best Evening Gown at the Miss Grand International 2024 finals, held in Bangkok, Thailand. The event, which featured 70 contestants from across the globe, was a night to remember, with the evening gown competition being one of the highlights. Sage-La’Parriea dazzled the audience in a breathtaking gown designed by the renowned Thailand-based fashion brand, Thee-Si Couture. The dress was an…
Commonwealth leaders have agreed the “time has come” for a conversation about reparations for the slave trade, despite the UK’s desire to keep the subject off the agenda at a two-day summit in Samoa.A document signed by 56 heads of government, including UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, acknowledges calls for “discussions on reparatory justice” for the “abhorrent” transatlantic slave trade. The statement says it is time for a “meaningful, truthful and respectful conversation”.Sir Keir said there had been no discussions about money at the meeting, and that the UK is “very clear” in its position that it would not…
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Mozambique’s electoral commission announced that Daniel Chapo, the new leader of the long-ruling Frelimo liberation party, won the country’s presidential election in a vote marred by irregularities and the murder of two advisers to his leading rival.Authorities said Chapo — whose party has ruled Mozambique since independence in 1975 — secured 70.6 per cent of the vote in a result analyst Borges Nhamirre, a researcher for the non-profit Institute of Security Studies, called “clearly fabricated”.“This was a rigged election — the results…
DUBAWA is set to engage young students, professionals, online content creators, and the general public in constructive discussions about fact-checking, Media and Information Literacy (MIL), and elections as part of its annual #WeekForTruth campaign. In line with its mission to promote the culture of truth and part of the Global Media and Information Literacy Week, DUBAWA will begin its #WeekForTruth campaign with support from the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) from Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, to Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. Since its inception in 2019, over 300 volunteers have participated in the campaign. In 2023 alone, over 100 volunteers were…
Nigeria’s clash with Libya has descended into chaos after their players were left stranded at an airport in the country with no food or drink.The two teams faced off in Nigeria in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Friday, with the Super Eagles winning 1-0 courtesy of Fissayo Dele-Bashiru’s late strike.However, Libya said they faced ‘poor treatment’ surrounding that game and ahead of the return match on Tuesday, Nigeria’s stars have now been left fuming. Leicester City star Wilfred Ndidi even claimed the players were being held ‘hostage’, while Nigeria’s squad also hinted they will not play the game in…
The saying ‘eat, drink and be merry’ generally constitutes a worldview that advocates some kind of hedonism (or pleasure as the highest good). This can be viewed both negatively and positively. The second raises hands of gratitude, joy and acknowledgement. Negatively, it reminds us of those without an eternal perspective; those who consider this life and our earthly existence as the only reality. They live by the motto of the rich fool: “Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry” (Luke 12:19). Positively, there is the joyful reaction of the father when his…
Holnicote House, a hotel on Exmoor in Somerset, United Kingdom, was once home to Britain’s first mixed-race orphanage. Carol Edwards, who spent the first five years of her life at Holnicote House alongside 25 other mixed-race children immediately after World War II, helped shed light on this little-known chapter of its history during a tour of the property. Following a weekend walk, a guide took Edwards and her daughter on a tour of the estate, explaining its 500-year history, which ended around 1945. Edwards pointed out that an important part of its story had been missed. Referred to as “brown…
In August 2024, Nigeria’s Ministry of Health released its National Policy on Health Workforce Migration. The policy aims to strengthen the nation’s flailing health workforce. It particularly it lays out plans to use incentives to retain existing staff and attract others in the diaspora to return to Nigeria. The incentives include: Programs for motivating and recognising health workers Tax holidays Health insurance Mortgage facilities Provision of healthcare supplies and facilities The policy is a first step in the right direction. Nigeria’s health workforce is experiencing an unprecedented wave of migration to the Global North. According to the Registrar of the…
As the crisp air of fall envelops us, it’s the perfect moment to refresh your wardrobe with standout pieces, and nothing completes an outfit quite like the ideal handbag. This fall, the 2024 handbag color trends beautifully marry classic autumnal shades with unexpected bursts of color, creating a versatile palette for every style enthusiast. Whether you lean toward timeless neutrals or prefer bold, eye-catching hues, fall 2024 offers a spectrum of colors that can elevate your look from ordinary to extraordinary. From rich earth tones to playful metallics, this season’s color trends guarantee that your handbag will be just as…