Masoud Pezeshkian, defeated his rival to become the next president of Iran, campaigning on more social freedoms and engagement with the West and describing his victory as the start of “a new chapter” for the country. In a speech Saturday, Pezeshkian, 69, vowed to be a leader for “all Iranians” and said the government must […]
England beat Switzerland in a shootout to reach the semifinals of Euro 2024. Trent Alexander-Arnold scored the winner as England swept all of their penalties to win the shootout 5-3 after a 1-1 draw in extra time on Saturday. England converted their first four penalties and Alexander-Arnold won the game with the fifth, blasting his
The military leaders ruling Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger entered a new “confederation” Saturday as they signed a treaty during their first summit in Niamey, after having severed ties with an existing West African bloc. The heads of the three countries, who took power through coups in recent years, “decided to take a step further
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Leicester City Football Club can today confirm the signing of Jamaica international winger Bobby De Cordova-Reid, subject to league approval. ‘A Perfect Fit For Me’ – De Cordova-Reid’s Foxes Message Bolstering City’s Attack – De Cordova-Reid’s Career – Bobby De Cordova-Reid makes Leicester City switch – Winger has signed a three-year deal at King Power
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The third cohort of the MTN Girls in Tech program during their graduation ceremony held at Smart Girls Foundation in Wakiso District on May 29, 2024. In the wake of rapid technological advancements and the Fourth Industrial Revolution, MTN Foundation has embarked on a transformative journey to empower Uganda’s youth with digital skills. The launch
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Source; The Star Women’s World Banking noted that a lot of women are excluded for the formal financial sector. Approximately 500 million women in Africa, including over 300 million in Sub-Saharan Africa, remain excluded from formal financial systems. This exclusion is compounded by infrastructural challenges and perceived risks in lending to women in the informal
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Kenyans commemorate 23 people who were killed during anti-graft protests on 30 June 2024. On 25 June 2024, a youth-led protest primarily composed of Gen Zs, as they are popularly referred to, stormed Kenya’s parliament. Legislators voted to pass the Finance Bill 2024 in its third and last reading ahead of presidential assent. This was the second countrywide protest over the proposed taxes in
Uganda were placed in Group K alongside South Africa, Congo Brazzaville, and South Sudan. •The top two teams from each of the 11 groups, along with host Morocco, will automatically qualify for the AFCON 2025, which will take place in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. •Uganda last participated in AFCON in
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Kisa revealed that 4,135 athletes have been tested for doping in the past year. In Summary •The East African nation remains in Category A list of countries with the highest risk of doping, according to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). •According to the official, they are targeting to increase the tests on athletes to 6,000
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Source; the star Kenya was placed in Group J alongside the Indomitable Lions, the Brave Warriors of Namibia, and the Warriors of Zimbabwe. •The Turkish gaffer tipped his charges to surmount the revered West African behemoths who already boast five Afcon titles tucked away in 1984, 1988, 2000, 2002, and 2017. •The qualifiers have been
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