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Djibouti pulled off a stunning 1-0 upset against Rwanda in the CHAN 2025 qualifiers at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Sunday. The decisive moment came from a late goal scored by Gabriel Dadzie. Djibouti was compelled to play their 'home' leg on Rwandan turf due to bans by CAF and FIFA but exhibited solid gameplay and seized a rare chance to leave the home crowd shocked.This match was supposed to be a fresh chapter for Rwanda at the newly spruced up Amahoro Stadium. Unfortunately, they failed to scorch the back of the net…

One of the best ways to improve athletic performance is by performing "strength training." As the name suggests, strength training is a technique that maximizes your muscle power and combines speed and strength. To help you get started, we've rounded up some of the best strength training exercises to build muscle power and burn fat in the process. Before we dive in, let's discuss muscle power. "Muscular power is different from strength," emphasizes Domenic Angelino, CPT from International…

On Monday, it was revealed that Qatar Charity (QC) has rolled out a multitude of economic empowerment initiatives, targeting the 150 most impoverished families scattered across the diverse landscape of Somalia.These initiatives, all designed to boost income, encompass a range of resources. From livestock, including cows and sheep, to three-wheeled transport carts and convenient small retail outlets. Women have particularly benefited from sewing machines, while support for agriculture and handicrafts rounds out the array of…

Kenya's Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Dr. Alfred Mutua teamed up with the US Undersecretary for the Bureau of International Labor Affairs, Thea Mei Lee, to seal a labour cooperation deal. The pact, formalized on October 28, 2024, promises to introduce top-notch labour practices to Kenya courtesy of the US. In a bid to bolster workers' rights and uplift labour conditions, Kenya inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States Department of Labour. This document aims to refine labour standards…

Human Rights Watch has strongly called on the Burkinabe authorities to carry out a "swift and comprehensive" inquiry into the tragic massacre of civilians in Barsalogho, a town that recently endured a catastrophic event on August 24, 2024. This horrific attack was perpetrated by the Al-Qaeda-affiliated group, Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wa al-Muslimeen (JNIM), leading to the loss of over 130 lives, with countless others left injured. Carine Kaneza Nantulya, the Deputy Director for Africa at Human Rights Watch, articulated the…

UN Secretary-General Reaches Out to Netanyahu Over UNRWA Restrictions In a significant move, the Secretary-General of the United Nations has formally communicated his concerns to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the recent decision to impose restrictions on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). This agency has served as a vital pillar of support for millions of Palestinian refugees, providing essential services like education, healthcare, and social…

Mogadishu and Ankara Forge New Financial Ties MOGADISHU, Somalia - In a move that underscores the deepening relations between Somalia and Turkey, their governments have inked a fresh financial cooperation deal. This step marks yet another milestone in a relationship that has notably blossomed over the past ten years. The accord was formalized on Monday by Somalia’s Defense Minister Abdulkadir Nur and his Turkish…

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has greenlit a whopping $134 million to kickstart two landmark initiatives aimed at helping vulnerable farming communities in Somalia and Iraq toughen up against climate change.Steered by the good folks over at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, these game-changing projects will arm millions of farmers and herders with the skills to tackle climate chaos like droughts and floods head-on.Kaveh Zahedi, chief honcho of FAO’s Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment…

North Western State of Somalia Gears Up for Key Presidential Election After Delays HARGEISA, Somalia - With the paramount presidential election scheduled for November 13th, North Western State of Somalia's electoral commission is working tirelessly to ensure everything is in place. This pivotal event marks a crucial juncture for Muse Bihi Abdi of the Kulmiye party, who initially postponed this casting of votes a while back. Bihi, the region’s head honcho since 2017, finds himself in the ring with the formidable Abdirahman…

Mogadishu (AX) — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre unveiled the country's most extensive Emergency and Trauma Center at Madiina Hospital in Mogadishu on Tuesday. This marks a significant leap forward in the national healthcare scene. This cutting-edge medical hub can serve 200 patients at once and features specialized zones for patient care, urgent treatment, and childbirth. The center is anticipated to serve as a vital resource, particularly for Somali troops and civilians embroiled in ongoing conflicts with insurgent…