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"No one saw Bobi Wine coming. When he arrived, he turned the tables. There was also a new Diaspora; much younger, driven out as economic refugees ... Show more bit.ly/3w6UtRg #MonitorUpdates
Noctua releases low-profile CPU cooler for SFF builds — NH-L12Sx77 has better clearance for RAM, VRM heatsinks
tomshardware.com/pc-components/air-cooling/noctua-releases-low-profile-cpu-coolers-for-sff-builds-nh-l12sx77-has-better-clearance-for-ram-vrm-heatsinks
Andrew Kamanga: Zambia FA president charged with money laundering: Andrew Kamanga, the president of the Football Association of Zambia, is arrested and charged ...
bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cv29eqdlp2po
Joel Embiid Says 76ers 'Should Be 2-0' After Game 2 Loss to Knicks: Philadelphia's star center said that he feels the 76ers should have a two-game lead in their ...
si.com/nba/2024/04/22/76ers-joel-embiid-knicks-game-2-loss
Quick Glance: 76ers bemoan 'unacceptable' officiating after missed Game 2 chance
- 76ers lose Game 2 despite being up by 5 points in the final 47.3 seconds, resulting in a disappointing outcome.
- Knicks take the lead through a three-pointer after a mistake by Maxey, followed by crucial offensive actions that turn the game around.
- 76ers intend to file a complaint with the NBA as they feel disadvantaged by officiating decisions in Games 1 and 2.
- Despite efforts to resist the Knicks, the 76ers are down 0-2 and face a challenge to fight back in the series.
Joel Embiid sounds off on 76ers' 0-2 hole versus Knicks: 'We should be 2-0': The NBA's reigning MVP powered through pain to put up 34 points in a dramatic loss
cbssports.com/nba/news/joel-embiid-sounds-off-on-76ers-0-2-hole-versus-knicks-we-should-be-2-0/
The ambitious plan to connect Morocco to Spain could be completed in just five years and could be operational at the start of 2030 ... Show more www.moroccoworldnews.com/2024/04/362245/underwater-train-tunnel-linking-spain-morocco-coule-open-by-2030-world-cup #morocco #world #news #spain #mwn #moroccoworldnews
The Pacers have tied the series 1-1 against the Milwaukee Bucks thanks to a 37-point performance from Pascal Siakam.
Siakam is the first NBA player to open ... Show more @OptaSTATS
Sundowns coach Mokwena picks Ronwen Williams as his footballer of the season: The DStv Premiership campaign has reached the business end, and Mamelodi Sundowns ...
timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2024-04-24-sundowns-coach-mokwena-picks-ronwen-williams-as-his-footballer-of-the-season/
AFC Joins $20 Billion Morocco-to-UK Subsea Power Export Project: Africa Finance Corp. will join a group of companies developing a project to produce solar and ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/afc-joins-20-billion-morocco-to-uk-subsea-power-export-project
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/
Will the Olympics Save Nike From Its Midlife Crisis?: Nike’s reputation—and sales—are both in trouble. The Paris games could be the aging brand’s chance to turn ...
wired.com/story/will-the-olympics-save-nike-from-its-midlife-crisis/
Quick Glance: Controversy Surrounding Nike's New Olympic Track Uniform for Women
- Elite athletes reveal Nike's new lineup in Paris
- Criticism over controversial design choices for Team USA's outfit
- Nike emphasizes diversity of available styles and athletes' comfort
- Discussion on women's sports attire and individual autonomy
Zimbabwe legend's son included in squad for Bangladesh tour: Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has announced a 15-man squad for Zimbabwe's tour to Bangladesh for a ...
thedailystar.net/sports/cricket/news/zimbabwe-legends-son-included-squad-bangladesh-tour-3594246
Incident in African soccer: political message on jerseys? Confederation Cup match canceled
spiegel.de/sport/fussball/afrikanischer-fussball-renaissance-berkane-aus-marokko-boykottiert-spiel-wegen-trikotverbot-von-usm-alger-a-2c7f2e8c-61e8-4d06-9ea5-0118a5e0f217
Relentless Sundowns two wins away from seventh successive PSL title: The irresistible Mamelodi Sundowns juggernaut edged closer to the record extending seventh ...
timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2024-04-23-relentless-sundowns-two-wins-away-from-seventh-successive-psl-title/
Africa news updates from the BBC - BBC News: This is an automated feed.
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Quick Glance: Africa: Latest News and Updates
- The illegal migration minister says small boat crossings will not stop until flights to Rwanda 'kick in'.
- A Chinese shop was shut for allegedly barring Nigerians.
- Uganda appoints Abhay Sharma as head coach for the T20 World Cup.
- The UK has passed new legislation to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda.
Gikomba gold rush: Banks scramble for a slice of Nairobi's street hustle: In a bid to tap into this flourishing business environment, several banks are ...
standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001493719/gikomba-gold-rush-banks-scramble-for-a-slice-of-nairobis-street-hustle
Speaker of Parliament Anita Among tasked the government to find alternative areas to tax than burdening the same pool of taxpayers #MonitorToon #MonitorUpdates
Super Eagles: Siasia canvasses better treatment for indigenous coaches: Presently, the NFF is undecided between hiring another foreign manager or settling for a ...
premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/688333-super-eagles-siasia-canvasses-better-treatment-for-indigenous-coaches.html
Italy's Saipem says first-quarter core earnings jump 40%: Italian energy contractor Saipem said on Monday its first-quarter adjusted core earnings rose 40% on ...
reuters.com/business/energy/italys-saipem-says-first-quarter-core-earnings-jump-40-2024-04-22/
The Algerian U-17 national handball team has withdrawn from the Arab Championship in protest at the Moroccan team wearing a jersey featuring a full map of ... Show more #algeria #moroccanmap #handball #moroccoworldnews #mwnsport
George Santos Said He Was Running for Congress Again. (He’s Not.): Less than two weeks after announcing a surprise long-shot bid for a House seat on Eastern Long ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/nyregion/george-santos-dropping-out.html
Quick Glance: George Santos ends independent bid for US House seat
- Following his expulsion from Congress after a bipartisan vote on December 1, George Santos, a Republican representative from New York, is seen leaving the U.S. Capitol. On Tuesday, Santos announced his decision to withdraw his independent candidacy for New York's 1st Congressional District.
- In order to prevent a split in the Republican ticket between himself and the incumbent Republican candidate, Nick LaLota, in case he secures the Republican nomination after the New York primary on June 25, Santos opted out of an independent run, as reported by Politico.
- Nancy Goroff and John Avlon are currently competing for the Democratic nomination for the congressional seat during the New York primary.
- Despite concluding his independent candidacy, Santos hinted at a possible future congressional run. He expressed, 'The future holds countless possibilities, and I am prepared, eager, and capable to step up and fight for my country at any time.'
Joel Embiid after 76ers’ Game 2 loss to the Knicks:
“This is worse than Game 7 (vs. Toronto in 2019).”
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UK-Rwanda migrant plan passes after parliament marathon: Controversial UK government plans for deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda cleared their final hurdle on ...
standardmedia.co.ke/europe/article/2001493743/uk-rwanda-migrant-plan-passes-after-parliament-marathon
Quick Glance: British Parliament Approves Deportations to Rwanda
- The controversial plan to deport refugees to Rwanda has been approved by the British Parliament.
- Despite resistance in the upper house and multiple votes, the law was passed.
- Prime Minister Sunak is pushing for deportations to deter refugees from dangerous crossings.
- Experts question the effectiveness of the measure, while concerns about costs and legal implications persist.
Marathon running is being “redefined” after Kenya’s Peres Jepchirchir set a women's only world-record time in the London Marathon ... Show more www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0hsbwb2
Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah denies saying it resumes attacks on US forces: Iraqi armed faction Kataib Hezbollah has denied issuing a statement saying it had resumed ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/iraqs-kataib-hezbollah-denies-saying-it-resumes-attacks-us-forces-2024-04-22/
World Relays: Amusan leads Team Nigeria to Bahamas: The global event will see 893 athletes from 54 countries compete in Nassau on 4-5 May as confirmed by World ...
premiumtimesng.com/sports/nigeria-sports-news/688638-world-relays-amusan-leads-team-nigeria-to-bahamas.html
London Marathon: Olympic champion Jepchirchir wins women's race: Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya pulled away late to win the London Marathon women’s ...
apnews.com/article/london-marathon-women-jepchirchir-record-a73432d05106415201e6916b989cdfe2
Quick Glance: Jepchirchir Sets New Record, Claims Victory at London Marathon
- Jepchirchir won the 44th London Marathon, breaking the women's-only world record. She crossed the finish line in front of Buckingham Palace in two hours, 16 minutes, and 16 seconds.
- Munyao clinched the men's race in 2:04.01, marking his most significant career triumph. Bekele secured the second position with a time of 2:04.15.
- The participation of around 50,000 runners made this edition of the London Marathon the largest event along the River Thames.
ESPN’s Top 15 players in the postseason:
1. Nikola Jokic
2. Luka Doncic3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander4. Joel Embiid5. Jalen Brunson
6. Kawhi Leonard
7 ... Show more
Pascal Siakam scores 37 points as Pacers respond to even series with Bucks in Game 2
indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2024/04/23/pascal-siakams-37-points-help-pacers-even-the-series-with-bucks/73433231007/
Quick Glance: Dominance of Damian Lillard Leads Milwaukee Bucks to Victory over Pacers
- In the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard led the Milwaukee Bucks to a convincing 109-94 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
- Lillard scored a total of 35 points, with 19 points in the first quarter alone, giving the Bucks a comfortable 69-42 lead.
- Although his scoring pace slowed down in the second half, Lillard secured the win and received praise from NBA fans for his performance.
- The Milwaukee Bucks have now taken control of the series, even without Antetokounmpo, giving hope for a strong playoff run when he returns.
Ogun student gets scholarships to 14 foreign varsities: 17-year-old, Oluwafemi Ositade, a member of the Class of 2023 of The Ambassadors College, Ota ...
punchng.com/ogun-student-gets-scholarships-to-14-foreign-varsities/
London Marathon: Mutiso Munyao gives Kenya another win: Alexander Mutiso Munyao denied 41-year-old Kenenisa Bekele a first London Marathon victory by pulling ...
apnews.com/article/london-marathon-d6e3bd736a596d04c654f1ed7c1730db
Bobi Wine targets political opponents in London show: Clad in a red jacket and trousers, Bobi Wine repeatedly threw jabs at some opponents ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/bobi-wine-targets-political-opponents-in-london-show-4600206
The surprising stat that shows Chelsea fans shouldn’t give up on Nicolas Jackson: Jackson has often been criticised by his own fans for missing chances but the ...
inews.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-fans-nicolas-jackson-surprising-stat-3019052
Joel Embiid says the Sixers should be up 2-0 vs. the Knicks:
“We’re good. We’re going to win this series.”
(via @PHLY_Sixers )
"We good. We gonna win this series... We know what we got to fix... We're the better team and we're gonna keep fighting ... Show more
Ethiopian distance runner and Olympic finalist Zerfe Wondemagegn banned 5 years for doping | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/22/ethiopian-distance-runner-and-olympic-finalist-zerfe-wondemagegn-banned-5-years-for-doping/
Liverpool need Mohamed Salah to make major change for Everton derby showdown: Mohamed Salah was dropped at Fulham because his form has plummeted and Liverpool ...
mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/liverpool-need-mohamed-salah-make-32650872
WATCH: Chelsea forward escapes red for 'nasty' studs-up moment, somehow doesn't even cop a yellow
theroar.com.au/soccer/video/watch-chelsea-forward-escapes-red-for-nasty-studs-up-moment-somehow-doesnt-even-cop-a-yellow-1346827/
Indigenous artists scoop Venice Biennale’s Golden Lions: Archie Moore won best national pavilion for Australia, and a group of four Māori women awarded the Best ...
euronews.com/culture/2024/04/21/indigenous-artists-scoops-venice-biennales-golden-lions
AmaZulu coach Franco accuses Pirates of unsportsmanlike behaviour: AmaZulu coach Pablo Franco Martin felt hard done by the officiating of their 1-0 DStv ...
sowetanlive.co.za/sport/soccer/2024-04-21-amazulu-coach-franco-accuses-bucs-of-no-fair-play-and-celebrating-like-winning-a-world-cup/
Nigerian chess champion plays for 60 hours in Times Square, setting a new record: Tunde Onakoya was attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the longest ...
pennlive.com/nation-world/2024/04/nigerian-chess-champion-plays-for-60-hours-in-times-square-setting-a-new-record.html
Referee trouble in the NBA: LeBron complains - Sixers protest: Several controversial refereeing decisions caused trouble in the NBA on Tuesday night - at least ...
kicker.de/schiri-aerger-in-der-nba-lebron-klagt-sixers-protestieren-1018125/artikel
Fans of the Mighty Amakhosi, Kaizer Chiefs, have blasted the team after they suffered yet another loss to Premier Soccer League newbies Richards Bay FC on ... Show more #kaiserchiefs #PSL #Richardsbayfc #soccergame #arthurzwane
JOEL EMBIID AND 1
Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Games: NNPC makes bright start in tennis, volleyball
premiumtimesng.com/sports/nigeria-sports-news/688431-nigeria-oil-and-gas-industry-games-nnpc-makes-bright-start-in-tennis-volleyball.html
Kenya U-17 girls to begin preparations for World Cup quaifiers : The global tournament will be held in the Dominican Republic.
nation.africa/kenya/sports/football/kenya-u-17-girls-to-begin-preparations-for-world-cup-quaifiers--4600880
The Indiana Pacers dominate in Game 2! 🗣️💪
Siakam: 37 PTS | 11 REB | 6 AST
Turner: 22 PTS | 7 REB | 6 AST
Nembhard: 20 PTS | 4 REB | 3 AST
Indy ties the ... Show more
Beat my team, win N5m, Lagos bizman organises football showdown after Twitter banter
A Lagos State-based businessman, Suraj Oyewale ... Show more punchng.com/beat-my-team-win-n5m-lagos-bizman-organises-football-showdown-after-banter/
Replay showing possible Jalen Brunson foul adds new controversy to chaotic final seconds of Knicks-76ers
nypost.com/2024/04/23/sports/possible-jalen-brunson-foul-adds-new-controversy-to-knicks-76ers/
Rio Ferdinand demands rule change to punish 'reckless' Chelsea star: Rio Ferdinand has slammed the officials for missing a ‘reckless’ tackle on Arsenal’s ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/23/rio-ferdinand-demands-rule-change-punish-reckless-chelsea-star-20705244/
Schoeman, Visser share Ironman glory: South Africa’s Henri Schoeman just beat everyone out of the water on Sunday but put on a show on land to claim the ...
sports.inquirer.net/562699/schoeman-visser-share-ironman-glory
Nnadozie nominated for French Feminine best keeper award: Nigeria and Paris FC goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, has been nominated for the Goalkeeper of the Season ...
punchng.com/nnadozie-nominated-for-french-feminine-best-keeper-award/
Fans rage as Nicolas Jackson 'gets away' with 'deliberately stomping' on Takehiro Tomiyasu during...
dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-13342221/Fans-rage-fact-Nicholas-Jackson-got-away-deliberately-stomping-Takehiro-Tomiyasu-Arsenals-clash-Chelsea.html
Boogie Cousins says Joel Embiid needs to slim down to become less injury-prone, per @Rachel__Nichols .
“He's gotta come down in weight ... Show more @allthesmokeprod t.co/KEgrXr7mAv
Middlesbrough v Leeds United: Live coverage of Monday's Championship game between Middlesbrough and Leeds United.
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Nicolas Jackson was sent monkey and peanut emojis, and called the N-word by anonymous users on Instagram#TelegraphFootball
The Greatest African Player ever is__________? 💭
Watch Yves Bissouma take on our Word Association challenge right now on the Sky Sports Premier League YouTube ... Show more
Cyriel Dessers' major Rangers flaw frustrates the hell out of Kris Boyd : Dessers has 19 for the season but Boyd stresses need for more as misses could have ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/cyriel-dessers-major-rangers-flaw-32644866
Wahab set for WBC silver title fight in Saudi: WBO Africa champion, Oluwaseun Wahab, is set to face unbeaten British boxer Mark Chamberlain for the World Boxing ...
punchng.com/wahab-set-for-wbc-silver-title-fight-in-saudi/
Ndidi close to equaling best goal tally: Wilfred Ndidi is on the brink of matching his personal best goal tally in a single season when he makes his 30th ...
punchng.com/ndidi-close-to-equaling-best-goal-tally/
Eniola relishes Spanish Para badminton title: Nigeria Para badminton star Eniola Bolaji is thrilled to have won the women’s singles SL3 title at the ...
punchng.com/eniola-relishes-spanish-para-badminton-title/
London Marathon: Olympic champion Jepchirchir wins women's race: Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya pulled away late to win the London Marathon women’s ...
apnews.com/article/london-marathon-women-jepchirchir-record-a73432d05106415201e6916b989cdfe2
Quick Glance: Jepchirchir Sets New Record, Claims Victory at London Marathon
- Jepchirchir won the 44th London Marathon, breaking the women's-only world record. She crossed the finish line in front of Buckingham Palace in two hours, 16 minutes, and 16 seconds.
- Munyao clinched the men's race in 2:04.01, marking his most significant career triumph. Bekele secured the second position with a time of 2:04.15.
- The participation of around 50,000 runners made this edition of the London Marathon the largest event along the River Thames.
African club semi-final fails to take place following dispute over Moroccan club's jersey
reuters.com/sports/soccer/african-club-semi-final-fails-take-place-following-dispute-over-moroccan-clubs-2024-04-21/
The African Football Federation (CAF) issued a notice for the Algerian Football Federation (FAF), informing them that unless Morocco’s football club RS ... Show more
Was it false start to Omanyala's season at Kip Keino Classic meet?: Fans brave downpour to enjoy final race of the day but left disappointed as home boy ...
standardmedia.co.ke/sports/athletics/article/2001493682/was-it-false-start-to-omanyalas-season-at-kip-keino-classic-meet
Hardest Geezer Russ Cook completes London Marathon after Africa run: Russell Cook, nicknamed “Hardest Geezer”, has completed the London Marathon.
bbc.com/news/articles/c6pygxedm8eo
London Marathon: Mutiso Munyao gives Kenya another win: Alexander Mutiso Munyao denied 41-year-old Kenenisa Bekele a first London Marathon victory by pulling ...
apnews.com/article/london-marathon-d6e3bd736a596d04c654f1ed7c1730db
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