INSTAGRAM LEANS TOWARDS VIDEOS AND ENTERTAINMENT OVER RISING COMPETITION

INSTAGRAM LEANS TOWARDS VIDEOS AND ENTERTAINMENT OVER RISING COMPETITION

Renson Mwakandana Instagram, a photo and video sharing social media application, was from the beginning made with a primary focus to feature photographs specifically taken on mobile devices. Over the years, since its launch in 2010, Instagram has evolved to its current state with new features being introduced on the platform frequently. The application’s interface basically allows individuals who have accounts to upload […]

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 MANCHESTER CITY CROWNED ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE WINNERS

MANCHESTER CITY CROWNED ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE WINNERS

Wayne Lumbasi Manchester City clinched a sixth Premier League title in 11 seasons on Sunday by scoring three times in five minutes to come from behind to beat Aston Villa 3-2 in the finale to avoid being toppled by challenger Liverpool. City knew they will have to match or better Liverpool’s result against Wolves on the final day of the season […]

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 US SOCCER SIGNS HISTORIC EQUAL PAY DEAL

US SOCCER SIGNS HISTORIC EQUAL PAY DEAL

Wayne Lumbasi The U.S. Soccer Federation has become the first American national governing body to agree to pay its men’s and women’s teams equally, including World Cup prize money. This is will be the first of its kind in American football, where both sexes are promised equal match fees. This is a historic achievement for the […]

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 AEM WEEKLY REPORT IN PICTURES- MAY 15-MAY 21

AEM WEEKLY REPORT IN PICTURES- MAY 15-MAY 21

This week, two presidents emerged from Africa and from the Middle East. Ex-Somali president Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud was re-elected into office following an intense contest with the incumbent Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo.  Following the demise of President Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyanaged 73, Sheikh Mohammed was elected as the new UAE President barely 48 hours later. In what could be termed bizarre, a corpse was found on the runaway of […]

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 UGANDAN FILM MAKER TO REWRITE AFRICAN NARRATIVE WITH DISNEY ANIMATION

UGANDAN FILM MAKER TO REWRITE AFRICAN NARRATIVE WITH DISNEY ANIMATION

Ekeomah Atuonwu Ugandan animation studio, Creatures Animation, has made a deal to produce the country’s first animated Disney film as part of the upcoming anthology series “Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire,” which will feature producers from across Africa. “Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire”, is a ten-part collection of short animations by producers from six African countries that is set […]

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 IS EX-PREMIER FAHIE STILL RECEIVING A GOVERNMENT  SALARY?

IS EX-PREMIER FAHIE STILL RECEIVING A GOVERNMENT SALARY?

Avellon Williams  BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS- Following his unceremonious removal from office, it is expected that a review will be conducted into whether Andrew Fahie is still being paid a salary by the government. Dr Natalio Wheatley indicated that last week when asked by a member of the press, saying that it is something he “would have to check”. Fahie was arrested […]

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 BARBADOS MOVES TO ASSIST SEX WORKERS

BARBADOS MOVES TO ASSIST SEX WORKERS

Avellon Williams  BARBADOS- The National HIV/AIDS Commission is appealing to Barbadians to join its campaign to get sex workers off the streets and into mainstream employment. This week, Behaviour Change Communication Specialist Cecilia Neblett-Brathwaite made the appeal during a meeting with sex workers affiliated with Anonymous Hope (formerly the Women’s Empowerment Movement). “We want to make sure these women have outlets […]

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