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The Future Beckons: Somalia’s U-17 AFCON Journey Mogadishu (AX) — For Somalia's U-17 squad, the journey to the Africa Cup of Nations concluded in disappointment sooner than they had hoped. On a fateful Friday at Stade Ben Ahmed El Abdi, Gambia delivered a decisive 5-1 victory, eliminating the Ocean Stars from the quest for glory. Earlier, Tunisia had handed them a 3-0 defeat, leaving Somalia with no points and firmly at the bottom of Group C. The harsh scoreline paints a picture of a team outmatched, yet it was…

Greetings from the vibrant heart of Hollywood, where the anticipation of the Oscar ceremony fills the air. Sure, I mention the red carpet, but it’s important to note that when folks like me are granted access, that glamorous expanse is often shielded beneath layers of plastic sheeting. This effort is to keep it immaculate for the true luminaries of the evening, as technicians and skilled artisans put the finishing touches on what might as well be called the “Great TV Set of the Red Carpet." This remarkable installation…

Last night, the iconic singer Beyoncé graced a rally for Kamala Harris in Houston. This wasn’t a concert; rather, it marked her debut political appearance during this election cycle, a pivotal moment for the Democratic presidential candidate. Beyoncé, who hails from Houston, stepped onto the stage to an ecstatic ovation from approximately 30,000 attendees gathered for Vice President Harris' rally focused on abortion rights. She was joined by fellow Destiny's Child alum Kelly Rowland, who also solidifies her place in the…

The situation remains tense in Nigeria since the bloody breakdown of a peaceful protest on Tuesday. The international community condemns this use of violence and on social networks calls for the resignation of President Buhari, especially of Nigerian music stars such as Wizkid, Davido and Tiwa Savage. Nigerian stars occupy an important place in this protest. Wizkid addresses the audience at a protest in London. Davido shows up with protesters in Abuja. We are Dey disguised as DICTATORSHIP as DEMOCRACY Davido (@davido)…

In Nigeria, singing stars like Wizkid are visiting the debate on police violence as authorities announce reform of the special federal police unit tasked with fighting robberies and armed robberies. as reported from Lagos The special anti-robber brigade - SARS - is regularly questioned by the population and human rights defenders for its abuses. Over the weekend, the police chief stated that the officers in this team could no longer perform identity checks or road checks. But social networks continue to ignite in…