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Africa 

Football: FIFA authorizes national league matches abroad

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FIFA on Wednesday decided to end decades of football tradition by ordering a review of its policy which currently prevents national league matches from being played in other countries. Fans are likely to object to their team’s home games being moved thousands of miles away, although it has become customary for professional sports leagues in the United States to hold… Read More
Africa 

Think tank says South Sudan faces an economic meltdown

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South Sudan is facing an economic meltdown as the war in neighbouring Sudan continues to disrupt its oil exports, the International Crisis Group (ICG) said on Wednesday. Income from oil is not only critical to keeping South Sudan’s factious elites together, it said, but is also the government’s main source of revenue. The landlocked country, which seceded from Sudan in… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Top African countries with the highest revenue from their music

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South Africa emerged as the powerhouse within the region, maintaining its status as the largest market and contributing a significant 77.0 percent of regional revenues. The country witnessed a substantial growth rate of 19.9 percent, solidifying its position as a major player in the African music landscape. The IFPI’s “Global Music Report 2024” attributes Africa’s rapid growth to its diverse… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Your Timeless Artistry Inspire Generations Of Nigerians – Adekunle Gold Praises 2Baba

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Popular Nigerian singer, Adekunle Gold has commended legendary musician, Innocent Idibia, aka 2Baba, as his debut solo album, ‘Face2Face’ turns 20. Gold insisted that the veteran’s timeless artistry and influence is an inspiration to generations of Nigerians. According to the musician, the African Queen project is “undeniably the blueprint for Afrobeats.” Sharing the album cover via his X handle, Adekunle… Read More
Africa 

UN entrepreneurship forum focuses on innovation and growth

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The fifth edition of the World Entrepreneurs Investment Forum got underway on Tuesday in Bahrain’s capital, Manama, with a key focus on Arab and African regions. The theme this year is fostering innovation and growth in order to achieve the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Delegates at the United Nations forum will discuss urgent issues including poverty, inequality,… Read More
Africa 

Deaf teenager excels in community ballet programme in Nairobi informal settlement

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A deaf teenager from a Nairobi slum has defied expectation by excelling in a community ballet programme, despite not being able to hear the music. Seventeen-year-old Gorrety Akinyi is the only deaf student in the class and has been able to master the routines by carefully copying her teacher and classmates. Founded by Michael Wamaya, Project Elimu offers after school… Read More
Europe 

UN rights chief, independent experts denounce Georgia’s new ‘foreign agents’ law

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The Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence requires media, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other nonprofits to register as “pursuing the interests of a foreign power” if they receive more than 20 per cent of their funding from abroad. It was adopted on Tuesday. The adoption has sparked protests in the capital, Tbilisi, and has been denounced by Georgia’s opposition as… Read More
Africa 

‘Time is running out’ to address crisis in Sudan

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UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami, warned that “time is running out” as famine, disease and fighting close in on the population “and there’s no end in sight”.  “The international community cannot stand by as this crisis spirals out of control, as the noose of this conflict tightens its stranglehold on the civilian population,” she said, speaking… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

“Portable Has Habit Of Owing People” – Verydarkman Clarifies Issues Surrounding Singer’s Arrest (Video)

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Martins Vincent Otse, also known as Verydarkman, a Nigerian social media activist, has revealed new insight on singer Portable’s recent incarceration. While a viral video caught the moment Portable was dragged into a police car and arrested, Verydarkman criticised the ‘Zazoo’ crooner for buying a car without paying in full. Verydarkman, known for his bold personality, revealed in a video… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

NJ’s Family-Friendly Music Festival Delights with Five Bands and a Message of Hope

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NJ’s Family-Friendly Music Festival Delights with Five Bands and a Message of Hope – Music Industry Today – EIN Presswire Trusted News Since 1995 A service for music industry professionals · Wednesday, May 15, 2024 · 711,882,747 Articles · 3+ Million Readers News Monitoring and Press Release Distribution Tools News Topics Newsletters Press Releases Events & Conferences RSS Feeds Other… Read More
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