The United Kingdom is set to return some of Ghana’s prized possessions, including a gold peace pipe, taken 150 years ago during conflicts with the Asante kingdom. The Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A) and the British Museum will be lending 32 items, with 17 from the V&A and 15 from the British Museum. The returned artifacts, considered the Asante’s “crown jewels,” were primarily seized during 19th-Century battles between the British and the Asante. Among them are a sword of state and gold badges worn by officials responsible for cleansing the soul of the Asante king. The three-year loan agreements, extendable…
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South African authorities have apprehended a 29-year-old man believed to be responsible for the tragic fire that claimed numerous lives in a downtown Johannesburg building last year. The arrest was confirmed by the police on Wednesday, following the suspect’s admission during a recent inquiry that he played a role in igniting the devastating blaze. The individual is slated to face charges including arson, 77 counts of murder, and 120 counts of attempted murder in a Johannesburg court in the near future, as stated in a police release reported by Reuters. The incident occurred on August 31, 2023, when a fierce…
Algeria has decided to part ways with coach Djamel Belmadi, following the team’s disappointing exit from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. The shocking 1-0 loss to Mauritania on Tuesday led to the 2019 champions finishing at the bottom of Group D, marking another setback after their group-stage elimination in the 2021 finals. Walid Sadi, the president of Algeria’s football federation, announced the amicable agreement to dissolve the association with Belmadi. Expressing gratitude for Belmadi’s contributions, Sadi wished him success in his future endeavors. The president acknowledged the bitter conclusion of their tournament and issued an apology…
Namibia secured a spot in the knockout phase of the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time following a goalless draw against Mali in their final group match on Wednesday. The result placed Namibia among the top four third-placed finishers, concluding their Group E campaign with a total of four points. https://twitter.com/CAF_Online/status/1750230907712053253 Mali clinched the group’s top spot with five points, while South Africa secured the second position, also accumulating four points but securing a higher rank than Namibia due to their 4-0 victory over them on Sunday. Also Read: Tunisia Bows Out Quietly as South Africa Advances in Africa…
Tunisia’s journey in the Africa Cup of Nations came to a lackluster end as they played out a 0-0 draw against South Africa in the scorching conditions of Korhogo on Wednesday. This result, however, propelled South Africa into the round of 16. https://twitter.com/CAF_Online/status/1750231031704097156 Facing the imperative to secure a victory and climb out of the bottom of Group E, Tunisia struggled to take charge, producing minimal attacking opportunities and failing to overcome a resilient South African defense. Also Read: Mauritania Stuns Algeria with 1-0 Victory, Secures Historic Round of 16 Spot in AFCON Mali currently leads the group with five points…
President Joe Biden clinched a decisive win in New Hampshire’s Democratic primary, even though his name was notably absent from the ballot. This strategic move came as a result of a standoff between the state and the Democratic National Committee (DNC), which ordered New Hampshire to reschedule its primary. Biden, choosing to skip the primary due to New Hampshire’s refusal to comply with the DNC’s directive, faced the potential embarrassment of losing to Democratic congressman Dean Phillips. However, Biden’s supporters in the state rallied, organizing a campaign encouraging voters to write in his name on the ballot. Partial results revealed…
Amazon has incurred a €32 million (£27 million) fine in France for what the country’s data protection agency, CNIL, deems as “excessive” surveillance of its workforce, with measures that violate regulations. The investigation stemmed from complaints by employees and media reports on working conditions in Amazon warehouses. The CNIL found that Amazon France Logistique, responsible for warehouse management, unlawfully recorded data collected by handheld scanners used by workers. The precision of the tracking was so intense that it compelled employees to potentially justify every break they took. The watchdog identified multiple breaches of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including…
A military transport plane, identified as a Russian Ilyushin-76, met a tragic fate in the southern Belgorod region, bordering Ukraine. The incident resulted in the unfortunate demise of at least 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war, as reported by Russia’s Ministry of Defence. Additionally, it is said that nine individuals were on board, including a crew of six, but the details remain unverified independently. Sources suggest that the downing of the Il-76 may have been orchestrated by Ukrainian forces, as per reports from Kyiv. According to Ukraine’s general staff, quoted by Ukrainska Pravda, the plane was allegedly transporting missiles destined for…
The US has conducted targeted airstrikes on three facilities in Iraq used by Iran-backed militia groups, including Kataib Hezbollah. These precision strikes, described as “proportionate” by Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, were in direct response to recent attacks against US and coalition allies in Iraq and Syria. However, senior Iraqi officials, including National Security Adviser Qassem al-Aaraji, denounced the strikes as a violation of Iraq’s sovereignty, arguing that they did not contribute to calming tensions. On social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Al-Aaraji suggested that the US should focus on pressuring Israel to halt its offensive in Gaza instead of bombing…
Mauritania created a stunning upset in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations finals, securing a 1-0 victory over defending champions Algeria at the Stade de la Paix on Tuesday. This historic win not only propelled Mauritania into the round of 16 but also marked their first-ever lead and victory in the continental finals. https://twitter.com/CAF_Online/status/1749915771747156342 Yali Dellahi became the hero for Mauritania with a crucial goal in the first half, taking advantage of a poor clearance by Algeria’s Mohamed Amine Tougai. The ball fell to Dellahi in the box, and his shot found the back of the net, ultimately sealing Algeria’s…
Ghana has parted ways with head coach Chris Hughton in the aftermath of the Black Stars’ exit from the Africa Cup of Nations group stage. The Ghana Football Association confirmed this decision following the team’s disappointing performance in Group B, where they secured only two points from three matches. The slim chance of advancing as one of the top four third-placed teams was dashed after Mauritania surprisingly defeated Algeria. https://twitter.com/ghanafaofficial/status/1749938068537082315 In an official statement, the Ghana Football Association announced the immediate removal of Chris Hughton from his role as the head coach, expressing the intention to outline a roadmap for…
In a remarkable display of skill and athleticism, Derrick Ashihundu’s stellar performance in Kabras Sugar’s commanding 87-0 victory over Mwamba on January 20, 2024, has propelled him to the summit of the Kenya Cup try-scoring charts with an impressive tally of 10 tries. Leading the pack, Ashihundu is closely trailed by teammate Lameck Ambetsa and Menengai Oilers’ Beldad Ogeta, both securing the second spot with 7 tries each. Meanwhile, the KCB trio of Griffin Musila, Festus Shiasi, and Austin Sikutwa, along with Kabras Sugar’s George Nyambua, are closely vying for recognition with 5 tries each. Notably, Ashihundu is not only…
Madira Soccer Assassins, the prominent Premier League team, leads with six players in the recently unveiled provisional squad by the newly appointed Junior Starlets head coach, Mildred Cheche. The squad is gearing up for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against DR Congo, with Butere Girls, the defending champions of the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association, closely following with five players securing spots. https://www.facebook.com/HarambeeStarlets/posts/pfbid02Nbc4dApvNqb5naB3v2WKjiPcC7pg455ZLKWttKx28HnMLYXGtjLtmu3Dg7zNa7Wcl Key figures in the roster include Lorna Faith, named the U19 Most Valuable Player from Talanta Hela, and the formidable duo, Joy Angela Valencia, both hailing from Butere Girls. Additionally, Charity Midewa, the forward from Madira Soccer…
Ivory Coast’s hopes in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) are hanging in the balance as they suffered a second consecutive Group A defeat, this time a 4-0 loss to Equatorial Guinea in Abidjan. The Ivorian team, Les Éléphants, now face an uncertain future, anxiously awaiting their fate as one of the four best third-placed teams. https://twitter.com/CAF_Online/status/1749506561012326894 Following a disappointing loss to Nigeria, Les Éléphants sought redemption against Equatorial Guinea. Despite dominating early territory and creating numerous opportunities, they struggled to break through until the 30th minute when Christian Kouamé set up Nicolas Pépé, who was thwarted by Equatorial…
A pivotal own-goal by Opa Sanganté secured Nigeria’s advancement to the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in a hard-fought 1-0 triumph against Guinea Bissau, who were aiming for their first-ever victory in the tournament. https://twitter.com/NGSuperEagles/status/1749509987834225147 Despite being already eliminated, Guinea-Bissau, known as the Djurtus, exhibited remarkable resilience, preventing Victor Osimhen and the Nigerian squad from making any breakthroughs in the early stages. The Djurtus even posed a threat themselves but suffered a setback when Sanganté accidentally redirected a clearance into his own net, giving Nigeria an unexpected lead. With a spot in the knockout stages on…