THESPIAN LUPITA NYONG’O’S ACTING CAREER

THESPIAN LUPITA NYONG’O’S ACTING CAREER

Faith Nyasuguta Lupita Nyong’o started acting as a teen in Kenya and went on to work behind the scenes of the film The Constant Gardener. She directed and produced the albinism documentary In My Genes and starred in the TV series Shuga. Nyong’o went on to earn acclaim for her role as Patsey in 12 […]

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 EARTH’S LONGEST SERVING PRESIDENT, EQUATORIAL GUINEA’S OBIANG, SEEKS TO EXTEND RULE

EARTH’S LONGEST SERVING PRESIDENT, EQUATORIAL GUINEA’S OBIANG, SEEKS TO EXTEND RULE

Faith Nyasuguta The globe’s longest-serving president is eyeing a re-election to continue his 43-year rule in Equatorial Guinea. Head of state Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, 80, has presided over a regime marked by alleged human rights abuses among them torture and disappearances. A number of opposition candidates were also vying for the spot of president, […]

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 FORMULA ONE CHAMPION VERSTAPPEN ENDS SEASON WITH 15TH WIN

FORMULA ONE CHAMPION VERSTAPPEN ENDS SEASON WITH 15TH WIN

Wayne Lumbasi Two-time world champion Max Verstappen claimed a record-extending 15th win this year with a “sublime” performance for Red Bull in Sunday’s tight and strategic Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as Sebastian Vettel headed into retirement with a point. Verstappen dominated from start to finish, but he was unable to help Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez […]

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 SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEER BANNED AT WORLD CUP STADIUMS

SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEER BANNED AT WORLD CUP STADIUMS

Faith Nyasuguta World Cup organizers will ban the sale of all beer with alcohol at the eight stadiums used for the soccer tournament, the Associated Press has gathered. The decision comes only two days before games start in Qatar and 12 years after the country first consented to respect FIFA’s commercial partners. Non-alcoholic beer will […]

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 IN PINAR DEL RIO, CUBANS STILL LACK ELECTRICITY ALMOST 50 DAYS AFTER HURRICANE IAN

IN PINAR DEL RIO, CUBANS STILL LACK ELECTRICITY ALMOST 50 DAYS AFTER HURRICANE IAN

Avellon Williams  HAVANA, CUBA- There is no end to Pinar del Rio’s recovery work following Hurricane Ian. The latest update from the Electric Company in the province indicates that there are still 3,673 people without electricity almost 50 days after the hurricane hit La Coloma, the island’s westernmost point. As per official data, Pinar del Rio […]

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 A TRANS-ATLANTIC BRIDGE WILL CONNECT AFRICA AND THE CARIBBEAN

A TRANS-ATLANTIC BRIDGE WILL CONNECT AFRICA AND THE CARIBBEAN

Avellon Williams BARBADOS- The Prime Minister of Barbados has confirmed that a Trans-Atlantic “bridge” is under construction to improve health cooperation between Africa and the Caribbean. On the sidelines of the COP27 summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, Mia Amor Mottley met with global leaders to discuss how their countries can work together. These included the President of the Cooperative Republic […]

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 SADIO MANE RULED OUT OF THE WORLD CUP

SADIO MANE RULED OUT OF THE WORLD CUP

Wayne Lumbasi Sadio Mane is not going to play in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He made to the final squad despite being out with an injury sustained during FC Bayern Munich’s match against Werder Bremen. Although his participation was uncertain due to a leg injury, there were hopes that he would be able to play in Qatar. As […]

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 TRIPLE INFECTION THREAT: PAHO URGES COUNTRIES TO BE PREPARED

TRIPLE INFECTION THREAT: PAHO URGES COUNTRIES TO BE PREPARED

Avellon Williams TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO- Vaccines, surveillance, mask wear, and social distancing are among the tools proven to keep communities safe, according to Dr. Carissa Etienne, director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). A growing number of Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases has raised concerns about the region in the run-up to the festive period. Moreover, she said the […]

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