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China won’t ‘bully’ neighbours over S. China Sea, foreign minister says

Africa, Business, East Africa, Politics, Technology / Ronald Kabuubi

MANILA (Reuters) – China will not use its strength to “bully” its smaller neighbours including the Philippines, its foreign minister said on Monday, as he highlighted the importance of settling disputes in the South China Sea peacefully. © Reuters/POOL FILE PHOTO: China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits Philippines“Stressing only one side’s claims and imposing one’s own […]

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UK gives Ukraine extra weapons and training aid amid Russian invasion fears

Africa, East Africa, Education, Politics, Technology, Travel / Ronald Kabuubi

Britain is providing further “self-defence” weapons and training to Ukraine amid concerns over a possible Russian invasion. Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said light anti-armour defensive weapons systems would be supplied to Ukraine, with a “small number” of UK personnel travelling to the country to provide training. © 2021 Anadolu Agency DONBASS, UKRAINE – JUNE 09: (—-EDITORIAL

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China halts Winter Olympics ticket sales as omicron arrives in Beijing

Africa, East Africa, Health, Sports, Travel / Ronald Kabuubi

China has announced that tickets to the Winter Olympics will no longer be sold to the general public, as the country’s capital recorded its first case of the highly transmissible omicron variant of the coronavirus. © Carlos Garcia Rawlins/Reuters People line up to take nucleic acid tests at a testing site outside a hospital in Beijing

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Texas’s six-week abortion ban remains in effect after federal appeals court ruling

Africa, East Africa / Ronald Kabuubi

Photo/Washington Post The nation’s most restrictive abortion law remains in effect in Texas after a federal appeals court on Monday rejected a request from abortion providers to immediately return their legal challenge to a trial court judge who had previously blocked the measure. In a 2-to-1 decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th

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Nadal makes scorching start in bid for record 21st Slam

Entertainment / Ronald Kabuubi

Rafael Nadal launched his bid for a record 21st Grand Slam title Monday in blistering fashion — a far cry from his “ugly” predicament one month ago and recent injury problems. © Brandon MALONE Spain’s Rafael Nadal is chasing a 21st Slam title Nadal, the only Australian Open champion in the men’s draw after nine-time winner

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Significant damage reported on Tonga’s main island after volcanic eruption, tsunami

Africa, East Africa / Ronald Kabuubi

A closed airport and lack of communication continued to hinder international relief measures on the Pacific island nation of Tonga after Saturday’s massive volcanic eruption and tsunami, even as significant damage was reported along the western coast of the country’s main island on Tuesday. The New Zealand High Commission reported damage on the island of

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AFCON CAPE VERDE HOLD CAMEROON TO A DRAW TO KEEP AFCON 2021 RO16 CHANCES ALIVE

Entertainment / Ronald Kabuubi

Cape Verde forced AFCON 2021 host country Cameroon to a 1-1 draw on Monday afternoon at Olembe Stadium to keep their qualification to the round of 16 alive. Humberto Frederico Silva Bettencourt’s men were the first to concede with Indomitable Lions goal pocher Vincent Aboubakar being giving the lead to Cameroon in the 39th minutes.

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AFRICA SOCCER EDOUARD MENDY NAMED THE BEST FIFA MEN’S GOALKEEPER OF THE YEAR

Africa, East Africa, Entertainment, Sports / Ronald Kabuubi

Senegal and Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy wins the Best FIFA Men’s goalkeeper of the year award ahead of Manuel Neuer and Gianluigi Donnarumma. The 29-year old shot stopper has had a wonderful year in 2021 with the triumph in UEFA Champions league, a competition in which he gathered 9 clean sheets in 12 appearances. Read

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STATE HOUSE NRB: First Lady Margaret Kenyatta holding talks with First Anita Herczegh

Business, East Africa, Politics, Travel / Ronald Kabuubi

Her Excellency First Lady Margaret Kenyatta with Her Excellency Anita Herczegh when she signed the visitors book ahead of their talks at State House, Nairobi. First Lady Anita Herczegh is accompanying her spouse, President János Áder who is on a four-day State Visit of Kenya. Her Excellency First Lady Margaret Kenyatta with Her Excellency Anita

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