On the occasion of Africa Day, Speak Up Africa and the Basketball African League (BAL) have announced the launch of “Teaming Up: African LeadHERs meet BAL4HER”. This sports mentorship program is part of Speak Up Africa’s “African LeadHERs” movement and BAL’s BAL4HER platform. It aims to advance gender equality, and women’s leadership and employability in…
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The Guardian view on Sudan’s civilians: important, not incidental
When foreign diplomats fled Sudan as fighting engulfed Khartoum, some denied Sudanese civilians the means to follow them to safety. American and French staff shredded passports handed in by those seeking visas, to ensure they did not fall into the wrong hands. Others simply left them locked inside abandoned embassies.This speaks to the disregard shown…
Sal, Cape Verde is another Affordable Island Destination
The island is competitive in terms of its tourist infrastructure, local economy, accessibility, and value for your money. Its range of accommodations includes hotels, guesthouses, and resorts. Many hotels and resorts in Sal offer all-inclusive packages, which can be cost-effective for visitors. In addition, Sal offers beautiful sandy beaches, clear waters, and a variety of…
Helping young people find purpose through career guidance and sports (Inspire Africa)
On this episode, Jerry Fisayo Bambi and the Inspire Africa team bring you positively impacting stories in sports and education. First, we go to Burkina Faso to see the self-defense training program of Gloria Guissou Kabré, a well-decorated sportswoman in the country. Guissou Kabre having distinguished herself in Karate, a martial art is now offering…
Britons in Sudan have until midday on Saturday to fly out, ministers say
British nationals trapped in Sudan have until midday on Saturday local time to get on a flight before they stop, ministers have announced, as a doctors’ union called for NHS medics without UK passports to also be airlifted.Oliver Dowden, the deputy prime minister, said on Friday night more than 1,500 people had been flown out,…
NHS workers in Sudan reportedly told they can get on UK evacuation flights
NHS doctors trapped in Sudan have reportedly been told they can make their way to safety on UK evacuation flights, but have just hours to get to the airfield.It comes after a doctors’ union called for NHS medics without UK passports to be included in the airlifts that have so far evacuated more than 1,000…
Live Scores feature within Opera Mini browser surpasses 50 million users
OSLO, Norway, 19 April, 2023 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Opera is announcing a major milestone: Opera Mini’s Live Scores feature has surpassed 50 million monthly active users worldwide. Live Scores is a football scoreboard embedded directly within the company’s acclaimed mobile browser, Opera Mini. The success of Live Scores demonstrates not just Opera’s enthusiasm for sports, but its commitment to…
Tanzania
The Government of Tanzania intends to develop a Marine Spatial Plan to guide all economic activities within the Indian Ocean in order to reap greater benefits from a more sustainable blue economy. The Marine Spatial Plan will encompass all activities in the ocean, including fishing (small scale and deep sea), aquaculture and marine products, seaweed…
Kenya Airways
National Carrier, Kenya Airways (KQ) has today announced a two-year partnership with Kenya Open Golf Limited (KOGL) which will see the airline continue as the official and exclusive airline partner for the Magical Kenya Open 2023 & 2024. The Magical Kenya Open will take place from 9th to 12th March 2023 at The Muthaiga Golf Club. Kenya…
On a Walking Safari in Zambia
As the world’s fascination with African safaris continues to grow, increasing numbers have traveled to the continent and obtained a look at its amazing wildlife from the safety of guided transports. For a decidedly different type of experience, this travel writer decided to do it on foot in one of the less-traveled and more remote…