Sixers-Celtics takeaways: Joel Embiid and Co. are a selfless group with a different vibe under Nick Nurse
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Size Kings and Queens, Rejoice—Inflatable Dildos Are Here: “It's like my little meow is being kissed from the inside."
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Asake: Work of Art review – Nigerian star’s brilliance means every track could be a single
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'Mr. Money' @asakemusik has surprised many fans with his latest single #Yoga . The song has a mellow vibe unlike the upbeat tunes that fans are used to hearing from ... Show more
Love Island 2023: viewers cringe as contestants overuse two new buzzwords after entering South African villa
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‘Static Shift Racing’ to Bring Open World Street Racing with a Heavy ’90s Vibe on January 18th – TouchArcade
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JBL's new true wireless earbuds come in both bud and stick designs: JBL announced new midrange and entry-level earbuds today, giving customers a choice of form ...
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British singer-songwriter Craig David now says there’s a book to talk about too: R&B sensation and nostalgia-provoking hitmaker Craig David has added another ...
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West Africa's Benin, Liberia and Sierra Leone launch malaria vaccination: Benin, Liberia and Sierra Leone launched large-scale malaria vaccine programmes on ...
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Wrestling royalty in Africa: How Saraya and her family are cracking the continent
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Guinness World Record: Chess champion returns home to Lagos | Africanews: Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya returned home to Lagos on Wednesday to a hero's ...
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Africa Daily - 30 years on, have black South Africans got economic justice? - 30 years on, have black South Africans got economic justice? - BBC Sounds
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Andrew Kamanga: Zambia FA president charged with money laundering: Andrew Kamanga, the president of the Football Association of Zambia, is arrested and charged ...
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Skies over southern Greece and Libya turned an orange hue as dust clouds blown across the Mediterranean Sea from North Africa engulfed the Acropolis and other ... Show more
African leaders spearhead efforts to tackle terrorism across the continent: African leaders discussed solutions to bolster anti-terrorism efforts on the ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/africa/african-leaders-spearhead-efforts-to-tackle-terrorism-intl/
Congress passes bill that could ban TikTok after years of false starts: Lawmakers sped a possible TikTok ban through Congress by tying it to a sprawling funding ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/23/tiktok-ban-senate-vote-sale-biden/
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has opened the African Counter-Terrorism Summit in Abuja. Its aim is to boost multilateral cooperation and reshape the ... Show more
Legends Becker and Navratilova want to see tennis growth in Africa mirror the rest of the world
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-21-legends-becker-and-navratilova-want-to-see-tennis-growth-in-africa-mirror-the-rest-of-the-world/
Fans and fellow musicians are paying tribute to Ghanaian gospel star Kofi Owusu Dua Anto, popularly known as Koda. The musician passed away from kidney disease ... Show more
#ADecadeofUnder30 Having witnessed various energy crises growing up, including seeing rural communities struggle to access basic amenities like electricity and water ... Show more
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Single Digital Issue: April/May 2024 – Forbes Africa
14. Progress has reportedly stalled in all four countries, which were priorities in a list of possible locations. This week ... Show more
After a year of war, Sudan is a failing state : Half a million may starve without urgent help
economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/04/15/after-a-year-of-war-sudan-is-a-failing-state
Ivory Coast: Women cooperative for vegetables transforming rural village | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/22/ivory-coast-women-cooperative-for-vegetables-transforming-rural-village/
Some of Africa’s best runners are preparing the pay tribute to #KelvinKiptum ahead of Sunday’s #LondonMarathon .
The 24-year-old Kenyan won last year’s race but was killed in a ... Show more
Nigerian, American chess masters stage world-record attempt with 60-hour marathon in NYC
usatoday.com/story/news/world/2024/04/21/tunde-onakoya-chess-marathon-world-record-attempt/73405819007/
Quick Glance: Nigerian Chess Champion Sets New Record in New York
- Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya has surpassed the previous record for the longest chess marathon by playing an impressive 60 hours nonstop.
- Onakoya aims to raise $1 million for a charity supporting education for children across Africa.
- He competed against US chess champion Shawn Martinez and received support from celebrities like Davido and Adekunle Gold.
- The match garnered significant attention in Nigeria and was broadcast in multiple locations, including Lagos, with watch parties and digital billboards.
Ghanaian rapper Emmanuel Yeboah, known as AY Poyoo, is frustrated that the world isn't talking about him despite his musical and physical transformation ... Show more
Black Chicagoans feel left behind as millions marshaled for migrant crisis | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/21/black-chicagoans-feel-left-behind-as-millions-marshaled-for-migrant-crisis/
How a Jack Dorsey-backed bitcoin miner uses a volcano in Kenya to turn on the lights in rural homes
cnbc.com/2024/04/20/bitcoin-miner-gridless-backed-by-block-builds-site-at-kenya-volcano.html
Quick Glance: Bitcoin 'Halving' Completed, CoinGecko Reports
- Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, completed its 'halving' on Friday, a phenomenon that occurs roughly every four years according to CoinGecko.
- Following the 'halving', Bitcoin remained relatively stable, dropping by 0.47% to $63,747.
- The 'halving' was integrated into Bitcoin's code at its inception to reduce the rate of new Bitcoins being created.
- Experts are divided on whether the upcoming 'halving' will boost Bitcoin's price, with some viewing it as already factored in, while others remain skeptical.
What do you make of the decision to strip the athletes of their trophies, medals and bonuses? The top three finishers of the Beijing half marathon have been ... Show more
Quick Glance: Scandal at Beijing Half Marathon: 4 Runners Disqualified
- Following an unusual finish at the Beijing Half Marathon, the top finishers were disqualified as three runners from Africa seemingly made way for a Chinese competitor to win.
- The finish line incident caused a commotion, prompting questions about why the three other runners appeared to yield the victory to He.
- Subsequent to the investigation, all four runners were disqualified for the pacemakers deliberately slowing down in the final two kilometers of the race, aiding He's victory.
- Confirmation was provided by the organizers that although Xtep invited Mnangat, Keter, and Hailu as pacemakers, they were mistakenly registered as ordinary competitors.
US agrees to withdraw troops from key drone base in Niger: The United States agreed Friday to withdraw its more than 1,000 troops from Niger, officials said ...
france24.com/en/africa/20240420-us-agrees-to-withdraw-troops-from-key-drone-base-in-niger
African cities can become beacons of climate resilience and prosperity: Africa is very vulnerable to climate change. Here's how its cities can build climate ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/african-cities-climate-change-resilience/
MEET THE CLASS OF 2024: Passion, Purpose And A Decade Of The 30 Under 30 List: The milestone speaks for itself: it’s the 10th anniversary of FORBES AFRICA’S 30 ...
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Laborers and street vendors in Mali find no respite as deadly heat wave surges through West Africa
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What happens when you combine your love for fashion with a deep entrepreneurial drive… but then, you are currently studying biochemistry?
This was Ruth ... Show more
MEET THE CLASS OF 2024: Passion, Purpose And A Decade Of The 30 Under 30 List - Forbes Africa
MEET THE CLASS OF 2024: Passion, Purpose And A Decade Of The 30 Under 30 List - Forbes Africa
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Musk and Australia argue over video of knife attack on X: In Sydney, a priest was attacked with a knife during a mass that was broadcast live on the internet ...
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Quick Glance: Dispute Over Video of Knife Attack on X
- The owner of X, Elon Musk, refuses to delete the video of a knife attack in Sydney from his platform, leading to a dispute with the Australian authorities.
- Australian authorities demand the global removal of the video, while X is only willing to block access in Australia.
- Elon Musk defends freedom of speech and criticizes the authorities for limiting free expression.
- Authorities file a lawsuit to force the removal of the video, while Musk is criticized for publishing violent content on his platform.
Burkina Faso suspends BBC and Voice of America: The West African country suspended the radio networks for two weeks, after they aired and published an NGO report ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/26/burkina-faso-suspends-bbc-and-voice-of-america_6669623_4.html
Power of providers limited: US authority FCC reinstates net neutrality: Rules against giving preference to individual internet services were introduced under ...
spiegel.de/netzwelt/netzpolitik/netzneutralitaet-us-behoerde-setzt-regeln-wieder-in-kraft-a-b5ef91b1-d020-441d-bffb-6e418e17394b
Africa Live: Muslim child allegedly lashed for attending church - BBC News: Seven members of a family in Uganda have been arrested for allegedly assaulting the ...
bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-africa-68652286
Quick Glance: Africa Live: Germany detains alleged Nigerian mafia members
- German police have arrested 11 Nigerian men suspected of being part of a mafia group involved in large-scale dating scams orchestrated by the Black Axe gang.
- Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has stated that his country should take full responsibility for colonial-era abuses and consider paying reparations in certain cases.
- Authorities in Tanzania have shut down five hydroelectric stations to reduce excess electricity in the national grid, with the main plant generating enough power for major cities like Dar es Salaam.
- Negotiations between the Kenyan government and striking doctors have collapsed, prolonging the suffering of those seeking healthcare in public hospitals, as doctors demand better pay and the hiring of trainee doctors.
Sequoia commits to backing Elon Musk’s xAI start-up: Venture capital firm is among investors that entrepreneur is wooing as he seeks to gain ground on rivals
ft.com/content/fc8355e6-3219-4681-a4da-73feca50cd8a
Quick Glance: Sequoia backs Elon Musk’s xAI venture
- Sequoia Capital, a well-known venture capital firm in Silicon Valley, has committed to supporting Elon Musk's artificial intelligence start-up xAI to help him raise billions and compete with OpenAI, Meta, and Google.
- The exact amount of Sequoia's investment in xAI remains undisclosed.
- Sequoia, an early investor in Google, YouTube, and Apple, has backed several Musk projects in recent years, including The Boring Company and SpaceX.
Did Chris Philp confuse Rwanda and Congo on Question Time?: The policing minister appeared to ask an audience member if Rwanda and Congo were different countries ...
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68903573
South Africa election: Mbeki promises to rid ANC of 'rotten apples': South Africa's former president hits out at corruption within the governing party.
bbc.com/news/articles/cd18rkxx64no
Rwanda’s Younger Generation Still Deals With the Legacy of Genocide: The country’s past deeply affects those who have come to adulthood with no memory of the ...
newlinesmag.com/reportage/rwandas-younger-generation-still-deals-with-the-legacy-of-genocide/
Ireland says UK's Rwanda policy drives migrants over its border: The threat of deportation to Rwanda is causing migrants to head for Ireland instead of staying ...
reuters.com/world/ireland-says-uks-rwanda-policy-drives-migrants-over-its-border-2024-04-26/
Morocco map row: Club given 3-0 win after refusing to play in Algeria: A Moroccan club is awarded a 3-0 win despite refusing to play after their kit was ...
bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c6py7r94vlno
Let us press on with UK migrant plan, Rwanda tells critics: Rwandan President Paul Kagame's government said on Friday it would take as many migrants as Britain ...
reuters.com/world/uk/let-us-press-with-uk-migrant-plan-rwanda-tells-critics-2024-04-26/
Musk's X says posts of Australia bishop stabbing don't promote violence: Elon Musk's social media platform X defended publishing posts showing a bishop in ...
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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has accused tech giant Apple of using illegally exploited minerals from its eastern region for iPhones ... Show more
Mining giant BHP Billiton makes $39 billion bid for Anglo American to expand copper operations
apnews.com/article/copper-metals-takeover-bhp-billiton-anglo-american-0431191b94567881c9ac821e5317b58e
Quick Glance: BHP Proposes Acquisition to Anglo American
- Anglo American receives BHP buyout proposal, reshaping the copper market.
- The proposal involves BHP acquiring Anglo shares, sparking industry transactions.
- Anglo reviews proposals after profit decline, plans demergers to reduce South Africa exposure.
- The potential deal could make BHP the world's largest copper producer with market impacts.
Former head of ICJ explains ruling on genocide case against Israel brought by S Africa
bbc.com/news/av/world-middle-east-68906919
Too early to judge impact of Rwanda plan on Ireland - No 10: The Irish government says the UK's plan is already causing an influx of migrants to the Republic.
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68907081
South Sudanese comedians find laughs in painful past: When Isaac Anthony Lumori launched South Sudan's first weekly comedy show at the height of a civil war in ...
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Kenya Airways accuses Congo of harassment over detained staff: Kenya Airways on Friday accused the authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo of ...
reuters.com/world/africa/kenya-airways-accuses-congo-harassment-over-detained-staff-2024-04-26/
Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers: The Federal Trade Commission has voted to restore rules to prevent broadband internet ...
apnews.com/article/net-neutrality-fcc-broadband-regulation-cc8421bc4f11a3e0f6ffc22c358fbfd0
Quick Glance: FCC Votes to Restore Net Neutrality Rules
- The FCC voted 3-2 along political party lines to reinstate rules from 2017 to prevent internet service providers from disrupting your internet speed.
- Restoring net neutrality has been a focus for President Joe Biden and was approved by a majority of the FCC.
- Net neutrality protects consumers from ISP control, promotes fair rules, and safeguards against online fraud and scams.
- The discussion on net neutrality also raises questions about service pricing and highlights the importance for internet infrastructure.
Flooding in Tanzania has killed 155 people as heavy rains continue in Eastern Africa
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Quick Glance: Devastating Impact of Heavy Rains in Tanzania
- In Tanzania, the heavy rains that triggered flooding and landslides due to El Nino have resulted in the loss of at least 155 lives.
- The torrential rains, accompanied by strong winds, have caused significant damage, including the destruction of crops, homes, and infrastructure.
- Kenya has recorded about 45 fatalities since the start of the rainy season in March, including 13 from floods in the capital Nairobi.
- The UN humanitarian response agency OCHA reports that in Somalia, the Gu rains have led to severe floods, resulting in at least four deaths and affecting or displacing over 800 people.
Suleja prison: 108 inmates on the run in Nigeria: A manhunt is launched after more than 100 inmates escape the colonial-era facility near Abuja.
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The Patriotic Alliance (PA) insisted that children of immigrants, who were born and have lived in South Africa since birth ... Show more
"This is what we want, and it is why we are adamant about providing student loans and new credit opportunities to not only enhance the skills of our ... Show more
Tinubu meets Dutch PM, says Nigeria positioned to power clean energy future of Europe, world
Tinubu meets Dutch PM, says Nigeria positioned to power clean energy future of Europe, world
Tesla's plan for affordable cars takes page from Detroit rivals: Elon Musk's new plan to use current product lines as the basis for new affordable vehicles — ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/teslas-plan-affordable-cars-takes-page-detroit-rivals-2024-04-26/
Apple accused by Congo over conflict minerals in iPhones: Lawyers representing DRC allege Apple’s products contain illegally exported minerals ...
ft.com/content/9d0dea0a-d613-438c-9921-a47dedc015cf
South Africa will mark 30 years of freedom amid inequality, poverty and a tense election ahead
apnews.com/article/south-africa-freedom-day-anniversary-2c38c670bc9a90b65b53670439220c56
Kenyan military deployed as East Africa floods kill dozens: Kenya's military was deployed on Thursday to rescue victims of heavy rains that have killed dozens of ...
reuters.com/world/africa/kenyan-military-deployed-east-africa-floods-kill-dozens-2024-04-25/
Somalia detains U.S.-trained commandos over theft of rations: Somalia's government said it had suspended and detained several members of an elite, U.S ...
reuters.com/world/somalia-detains-us-trained-commandos-over-theft-rations-2024-04-26/
Nigeria seeks managers for planned $10 billion diaspora fund: Nigeria is seeking fund managers for a planned $10 billion diaspora fund that is aimed at ...
reuters.com/world/africa/nigeria-seeks-managers-planned-10-billion-diaspora-fund-2024-04-26/
Congo Spending a Quarter of Revenue on Security in War With Rebels: Democratic Republic of Congo’s government is hemorrhaging money as it tries to fight a series ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/congo-spending-a-quarter-of-revenue-on-security-minister-says
ESPN Sources: Sixers star Joel Embiid has been treated for a mild case of Bell’s Palsey for the past week. The condition began during the play-in victory over ... Show more
Repatriated South African apartheid-era artworks on display to celebrate 30 years of democracy
apnews.com/article/south-africa-art-exhibition-apartheid-5540f389890627ee0887ab833614a8c4
Egyptian delegation arrives in Israel to revive deadlocked ceasefire and hostage talks
cnn.com/2024/04/26/middleeast/egyptian-delegation-in-israel-to-revive-deadlocked-ceasefire-and-hostage-talks-intl/
Big Daddy dune: Namibia angered by tourists posing naked in dune safari: Photos of the three naked tourists have gone viral in Namibia, angering the authorities.
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68895522
Du Plessis to sleep better after Bengaluru end losing streak: The playoffs remain a distant dream for struggling Royal Challengers Bengaluru but captain Faf du ...
reuters.com/sports/cricket/du-plessis-sleep-better-after-bengaluru-end-losing-streak-2024-04-26/
Kenyan government recommends regulating, not banning, TikTok: Kenya's government has advised lawmakers against banning TikTok over concerns about content shared ...
reuters.com/world/africa/kenyan-government-recommends-regulating-not-banning-tiktok-2024-04-25/
Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
Deadly floods are wreaking havoc across large swathes of east Africa.
Hundreds of thousands have been displaced and around 100 people have lost their lives in ... Show more
Kenya: Floods cause widespread devastation in Nairobi - BBC News
Kenya: Floods cause widespread devastation in Nairobi - BBC News
Glencore seeks investment opportunities in Nigerian mining sector: Mining and trading house Glencore will invest in Nigeria's mining sector if the government ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/glencore-seeks-investment-opportunities-nigerian-mining-sector-2024-04-26/
Burkina Faso army executed over 220 villagers in February, HRW says: Burkina Faso's military in February summarily executed about 223 villagers ...
reuters.com/world/africa/burkina-faso-army-executed-over-220-villagers-february-hrw-says-2024-04-25/
Quick Glance: Burkina Faso Army Massacred 223 Civilians in Village Raid
- Military forces in Burkina Faso killed 223 civilians, including many children, in attacks on two villages in the northern region on February 25.
- Human Rights Watch called for an investigation into the massacres and international support to hold those responsible accountable.
- The country has been plagued by violence caused by jihadists, displacing over 2 million people, with a majority being children.
- Burkina Faso's army engaged in retaliatory actions, accusing civilians of collaborating with militants, resulting in massacres.
2 Men Charged After Five Migrants Die Attempting to Cross the English Channel: The deaths, including a child, came hours after the U.K. government passed its ...
time.com/6969960/five-migrants-dead-uk-channel/
”The negotiation by the Tripartite Committee is still ongoing. If you remember, the TUC earlier submitted N447,000 as the new minimum wage but we have ... Show more
New minimum wage announcement not feasible on May 1 - TUC President
New minimum wage announcement not feasible on May 1 - TUC President
President William Ruto with First Lady Rachel Ruto at the 60th anniversary of the union between the former Republic of Tanganyika and the People’s Republic of ... Show more
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