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Terrazas gana titularidad y respaldo en USM Alger
El volante cochabambino Adalid Terrazas gana terreno y en confianza en el fútbol del exterior, luego de conquistar una clasificación a la fase de grupos de la Copa Confederación de CAF, con su club USM Alger. El domingo, Terrazas y USM Alger superaron en la fase previa 2-0 a Stade Tunisien, con goles de Kévin Mondeko (30' ST) y Sekou Gassama (45' ST), dejando la llave global por 2-1 a su favor. El valluno jugó todo el duelo desarrollado en el estadio Miloud Hadefi Stadium de Orán, Argelia.
Shirt shrift: Three disputes over football shirts
'AFP Sport' looks at three other disputes to arise from controversial choices over playing kit: The German football association (DFB) changed the typeface used on its shirts after one of the kit numbers drew comparisons to a Nazi symbol. The problem was the digit four on the national team shirts. The number 44 was at the centre of the controversy, it was said to look like the insignia of the Nazis' SS corps.
Morocco, Algeria dispute over jerseys leads to second cancellation
BeSoccer 6 minutes ago | Reading time: minutes For the second straight week, an African Confederation Cup match between Renaissance Berkane and Algerian side USM Alger was cancelled in a dispute over a map on the Moroccan team's shirts. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) awarded Berkane a 3-0 victory in the first leg of their semi-final, cancelled last Sunday when the Moroccan club refused to take the field after Algerian officials confiscated their shirts.
Rivers United Gain Advantage As CAF Stops Use Of Fireworks By USM Alger
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has stressed that no fireworks are allowed in all its competitions ahead of the Confederation Cup clash between Rivers United and USM Alger. On Sunday, April 7, the Algerian club, USM Alger, will host the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) club, Rivers United, in the second leg of the Confederation Cup quarter-finals. The first leg ended in a 1-0 win for Rivers United at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on March 31, 2024.
Algeria Urged to Relax Civic Restrictions for Constitutional and International Compliance - BNN Breaking
Algeria Urged to Relax Civic Restrictions for Constitutional and International Compliance Clément Voule, the Special Rapporteur on the right to assembly, has urged the Algerian government to alleviate its strict restrictions on assemblies and associations.
Algeria Withdraws Bid for AFCON 2025 and 2027: A Shift in the African Football Landscape - BNN Breaking
Algeria Withdraws Bid for AFCON 2025 and 2027: A Shift in the African Football Landscape Unexpected Withdrawal from AFCON Hosting Bids In a surprising turn of events, Algeria has formally withdrawn from the bidding process to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2025 and 2027.
Algeria welcomes all initiatives to unify Libya - BNN Breaking
Algeria welcomes all initiatives to unify Libya At a meeting with Libya’s Minister of State for Women’s Affairs, Houria Tarmal, Ibrahim Boughali, the Speaker of the Algerian National People’s Assembly (APN), affirmed Algeria’s long-standing policy of non-intervention in Libyan affairs. This policy emphasizes respect for Libya’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and opposes external meddling in the nation’s issues.
Building Bridges: Tunisia, Algeria Eyeing Cross-Investment Cooperation - BNN Breaking
Building Bridges: Tunisia, Algeria Eyeing Cross-Investment Cooperation The Foreign Investment Promotion Agency (FIPA) of Tunisia and the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency (AAPI) are currently exploring a cooperative agreement to strengthen relations and promote cross-investment between the two nations. This development was unveiled during a recent meeting in Tunis between Jalel Tebib, Director General of FIPA-Tunisia, and Omar Rekkache, Director General of AAPI.
French Aircraft Banned From Niger's Airspace Amid Political Unrest - BNN Breaking
French Aircraft Banned From Niger’s Airspace Amid Political Unrest Niger’s Airspace Closure to French Aircraft Niger’s military government, in a surprising move, has imposed a ban on the French aircraft from its airspace, as reported by the Agency for the Safety of Air Navigation in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA). This prohibition applies to all French aircraft or those chartered by France, including Air France, which has confirmed that it is not currently flying over Niger airspace.
Catching The South African Superhero: The Opel Kadett Superboss - BNN Breaking
Catching The South African Superhero: The Opel Kadett Superboss South Africa’s Racing Legacy: The Opel Kadett Superboss South Africa’s motoring landscape is adorned with various iconic vehicles, but one that stands out for its speed and rarity is the Opel Kadett GSI 16V S, colloquially known as the Superboss. A symbol of power and speed, the Superboss is often likened to a superhero due to its rare sightings on the roads.
Shifts in BioNTech's Plans for Vaccine Manufacturing Network in Africa - BNN Breaking
Shifts in BioNTech’s Plans for Vaccine Manufacturing Network in Africa Revising Plans for African Manufacturing Network German biotech company BioNTech, known for its collaboration with Pfizer in developing a Covid-19 vaccine, is currently reevaluating its plans to construct an expansive vaccine production network across Africa. This comes a year after the company started the construction of the first facility in Rwanda.
Wild Africa Fund Spotlights Need to Protect Endangered Cross River Gorillas - BNN Breaking
Wild Africa Fund Spotlights Need to Protect Endangered Cross River Gorillas Declining Gorilla Population Sounds Alarm Bells The Wild Africa Fund, a non-profit organization, has underscored the pressing requirement to protect the dwindling population of the Cross River gorillas, specifically in Nigeria. In a statement put forth on World Gorilla Day, 2023, it has been reported that less than 300 of these gorillas are left in the wild.
Unlocking the Genetic Mystery: A New Gene Variant Linked to Parkinson's Disease in African Populations - BNN Breaking
Unlocking the Genetic Mystery: A New Gene Variant Linked to Parkinson’s Disease in African Populations The Discovery of a New Genetic Link A groundbreaking research effort spanning Lagos, London, and the United States has led to a remarkable discovery with significant implications for Parkinson’s disease treatment.
Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway: An Ambitious Project Set to Revolutionize Nigeria's Infrastructure - BNN Breaking
Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway: An Ambitious Project Set to Revolutionize Nigeria’s Infrastructure An Infrastructure Leap for Nigeria The Minister of Works in Nigeria, David Umahi, has announced a significant project that aims to enhance the country’s interconnectivity – the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway. The development of this highway is part of President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to speed up Nigeria’s development.
FAR favourites to lift CAF Cup
Coached by former France indoor football international Fernando da Cruz, the Black Devils have won seven and drawn four of 12 qualifying and group matches en route to the quarter-finals. The 22 goals they scored have been shared among 13 players with the four of Cape Verde international Diney Borges making him the unlikely leading scorer as he is a centre-back. FAR are the only quarter-finalists this season in the African equivalent of the UEFA Europa League who have won a CAF competition.
Algeria Must Fight to Reach World Cup - Coach Belmadi
BACK in August 2018, when newly appointed Algeria coach Djamel Belmadi gave his first press conference, the team he inherited were playing badly and on a run of poor results.
Algeria Committed to Working for Peaceful World, Mainly in Its Region
Foreign Minister Sabri Boukadoum reiterated on Friday, during the 74th session of the UN General Assembly, Algeria's commitment to work for a world where peace and living together reign, "especially in its neighbouring countries and its region." The head of Algerian diplomacy said that Algeria "clearly underlines its commitment to work for a world where peace and living together prevail, particularly in its neighbouring countries and region, a world where multilateralism will be the...
Algeria, Mali Pledge to "Speed Up" Implementation of Algiers Agreement
Algeria and Mali have pledged to "accelerate" the implementation of the Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, resulting from the Algiers process, said Saturday Mali's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Tiébili Dramé.
Algeria Marks Black October Riots Amid Ongoing Protests
On Saturday 5 October 2019, Algeria commemorates the 31st anniversary of the Black October riots, which saw thousands of youths take to the streets to call for change. Three decades later, the seeds of unrest remain the same. This year's anniversary takes place against a backdrop of ongoing protests in Algeria, which in April swept away the country's long-standing leader, President Abdelaziz Bouteflika. The seeds of the latest unrest were planted in 1988.
Algeria: Fraud Impossible in Next Presidential Election
Chairman of the National Independent Authority for Elections (ANIE) Mohamed Charfi affirmed Friday that the measures to be taken in anticipation of the next presidential election and the computer system to be used to monitor the voters' list "will make fraud impossible." In an interview with APS, Charfi stressed the effectiveness of the procedures for monitoring the Presidential elections on 12 December and affirmed that the IT system to be run by IT experts "will make fraud impossible." "I...
Algeria: Brother of Deposed President Jailed for 15 Years
The brother of Algeria's deposed president Abdelaziz Bouteflika and three associates have been jailed for 15 years for plotting against the state, following an expedited trial. Said Bouteflika was considered by many as the true power behind his brother after he suffered a stroke in 2013. According to local news citing Miloud Brahimi, one of the defence lawyers, six people were convicted overnight in the closed-door trial in Blida. Two remain abroad, thought to be in Spain.
Algeria: Former Top Officials Given Prison Terms Amid Scramble to Hold Presidential Election
Sentences against four of the once most powerful men in Algeria were handed down in the middle of the night by a military tribunal in Blida after a trial which lasted two days. Former intelligence chiefs Bachir Tartaq and Mohamed Mediene were given 15-year sentences, alongside former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's brother and right-hand man, Said. Former Defense Minister Khaled Nezzar received a 20-year sentence in absentia.
Algeria Elections - Abdelkader Declares Candidature
The former tourism minister made the announcement during a regional meeting of the Shura Council. The President of the El Bina Movement, Abdelkader Bengrina has announced his candidacy for the December 12, 2019 presidential election in Algeria. He is the first to make public his intention since the convening of presidential election by the interim President of the Republic, Abdelkader Bensalah.
Kenya: Moses Kuria Wants Murkomen Out After Hate Remarks Over Dams Report
Nairobi — Gatundu South Member of Parliament Moses Kuria now wants Senate Majority Leader Kipchumba Murkomen to resign his position for claiming that the Kimwarer and Arror dams' report was authored by members from one community. At a news conference on Thursday, Kuria accused Murkomen of using the dams to incite Kenyans on ethnic basis. "I am just asking Senator Murkomen to quit as the Leader of Majority so that when he talks of his people, we can understand what he means with that.
Kenya: Cohen's Secret Will on Multi-Million Estate Courts Fresh Controversy
Nairobi — Fresh controversy has emerged in Tob Cohen's saga, this time over his multi-million estate, after a lawyer announced plans to open his will on Friday. Kirundi and Company Advocates has written to lawyer Philip Murgor--who is retained by Cohen's widow Sarah Wairimu, as well as a sister to the deceased Gabrielle, asking them to attend the opening.
Kenya: Facebook to Train Kenyan SMEs on Digital Opportunities for Growth
Nairobi — Facebook has announced the launch of - Boost with Facebook - a program that aims to train and equip SMEs in Kenya with digital tools and technologies to help grow their business. In partnership with Wylde International, Facebook aims to train 3,000 SMEs in Nairobi, Kisumu, Nakuru and Mombasa on how they can raise awareness of their businesses and connect with new customers.
Kenya: JKIA Ranked 2nd Fastest Growing Cargo Airport in the World
Nairobi — Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is the 2nd fastest growing airport in the word cargo ranking. This has been revealed in the Airports Council International (ACI) latest World Airport Traffic Report, which highlights top airports for passengers, cargo and aircraft movements and showcases the world's fastest-growing airports for 2018.
Kenya: Jambojet Gets Rights to Fly to Kigali
Nairobi — Regional low-cost carrier Jambojet has received approval from the Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority to start flights to Kigali. The approval means that the airline can begin operations to the destination as part of its regional expansion strategy. "We are pleased to have received this approval. Kigali is one of the routes we have been pursuing in our expansion plan. Once we have everything in place, we will begin operations," said Vincent Rague, Chairman, Jambojet.
Kenya: Cohen's Autopsy Done but Results Not Public After Court Order
Nairobi — Pathologists who conducted an autopsy on Tob Cohen's body say they have the findings but will not make it public due to an existing court order. The exercise that lasted more than four hours on Thursday was led by Chief Government pathologist Dr. Johansen Odour, who told journalists that they had made 'many findings', including how he was killed and the probable date. Odour was representing the state while Prof.
Kenya: Ministry of Culture, Heritage Endorses Koroga Festival Set for This Weekend At Two Rivers Mall
Nairobi — Koroga Festival has officially been endorsed by the Ministry of Culture and Heritage, following its role in tapping and nurturing talent in Kenya as well as developing Kenya's art and culture. Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohammed said the festival is very important as it promotes culture and helps grow talents as well as reflect Kenya's brilliant and diverse creativity.
Kenya: ODM MCAs in Nairobi Declare Support for Imran Okoth
Nairobi — Nairobi Members of County Assembly (MCAs) drawn from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party have unanimously endorsed Imran Okoth for forthcoming Kibra parliamentary by-election. Led by their Minority Leader Elias Otieno, the MCAs on Wednesday said they will drum up support for Okoth (Imran) to ensure ODM retains the seat in the mini poll slated for November 7. "Our candidate is Bernard Imran Okoth and Kibra belongs to ODM, so those other people are just tourists.
Kenya: Cohen Widow Granted Permission to Witness Scheduled Autopsy, Counsel Says
By JOSEPH MURAYA, NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 18 - The High Court has allowed Sarah Wairimu, the widow of Dutch Tycoon Tob Cohen to be present during the autopsy of her estranged husband at the Chiromo Mortuary, her counsel said on Wednesday. Phillip Murgor said he's secured an order to have Wairimu witness the exercise set to be undertaken by the Government Chief Pathologist Johansen Odour. According to her lawyer Murgor, the order was issued by Lady Justice Stella Mutuku.
Kenya: "Very Sad" Cohen's Widow Sarah Wairimu Says After Autopsy
Nairobi — "Very sad," that was the response from Sarah Wairimu, the widow of murdered Dutch tycoon Tob Cohen, when asked by journalists to comment about the autopsy conducted on the body. Cohen is a former Chief Executive Officer of Dutch conglomerate Philips East Africa who has lived in Kenya for many years, and was lately more known for organising golf tournaments.
Kenya: President Kenyatta Assents to County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2019
Nairobi — President Uhuru Kenyatta has signed into law two Bills among them the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2019. The County Allocation of Revenue Act 2019 provides for the equitable allocation of revenue raised nationally among the county governments for the 2019/20 financial year. The Act also facilitates the transfer of the allocated funds from the Consolidated Fund to respective County Revenue Funds.
Kenya: Wairimu Demands Cohen's Body, Wants Kin Stopped From Burying the Tycoon
Nairobi — Sarah Wairimu, through her lawyer Phillip Murgor, has written to the Chiromo Funeral Parlour, objecting to attempts by her sister-in-law to have the body of Tob Cohen handed to her for burial. In a letter addressed to the facility on Wednesday, Murgor stated that her client is entitled to claim the body without the need to get a court order to that effect. If anything, Murgor said, it is Gabriele Cohen who must get a court order to lay claim on her late brother's remains.
Kenyatta Orders Cancellation of Kimwarer Dam Project, Arror Dam to Proceed Under Rationalized Plan
Nairobi — President Uhuru Kenyatta has revoked the planned development of the Kimwarer multipurpose dam after a Technical Committee he constituted to review its feasibility returned a negative verdict. The team chaired by Prof Paul Maringa, Principal Secretary for Infrastructure, found the Sh 22.2 billion project to have been overpriced and its financial viability in question.
Kenya: President Kenyatta Assures Mariga of His Backing in Bid to Capture Kibra Seat
Nairobi — President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President Dr William Ruto on Wednesday at State House, Nairobi met Jubilee Party candidate for the forthcoming Kibra Constituency by-election Macdonald Mariga. The President wished Mariga, who was accompanied by Jubilee Party Secretary General Raphael Tuju, success in the contest and assured him of his full backing.
Kenya: Cohen Autopsy Underway at Chiromo Morgue as Authorities Avail Widow as Ordered By Court
Nairobi — Sarah Wairimu, the widow of Dutch Tycoon Tob Cohen arrived at the Chiromo Funeral Parlour at midday on Wednesday ahead of a scheduled autopsy to ascertain the circumstances of his death. Wairimu's lawyer Phillip Murgor had obtained orders compelling prisons authorities to allow her client to attend the postmortem examination necessitating the adjustment of the slated time from 9.30 am to Wednesday afternoon.
Kenya: Missing Kenyan Children Featured in Roma Social Media Campaign Found
Nairobi — Two Kenyan children who featured in a missing child social media campaign launched by Roma have been found and returned to their families. The Italian club featured a picture of each child alongside the announcements of Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Chris Smalling signing for them. Four children have been found as part of a campaign Roma launched in July. A girl from London and a boy from Belgium were found after the arrivals of Mert Cetin, and Davide Zappacosta.
Kenya: Autopsy Results on Tob Cohen Due Later Tuesday as Examination Gets Underway
Nairobi — Lawyers, detectives and pathologists arrived at the Chriomo Funeral Parlour Monday morning ahead of a postmortem on Dutch tycoon Tob Cohen's body. Those present when the examination got underway included lawyer Cliff Ombeta who will be presenting Cohen's family, lawyer Phillip Murgor for the widow Susan Wairimu, the investigating officer and a team from the Government Chemist. Government Pathologist Dr Johansen Odour is leading the exercise.
Kenya: Global Techer Prize Winner Peter Tabichi Meets Trump at the White House
Nairobi — The 2019 Global $1 million Teacher Prize Winner, Peter Tabichi, met US President Donald Trump on Monday ahead of a scheduled address in the 74th session of United Nations General Assembly next week. White House described Tabichi who beat nine other teachers shortlisted for the award in March as an inspiration to the entire world. Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham lauded Tabichi's commitment to helping the poor as commendable.
Kenya: Governor Nyong'o Signs Into Law Sh11.8 Billion Budget, Says Spending Plan Well-Balanced
Kisumu — Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong'o on Tuesday signed into law the 2019/20 Budget and Appropriation Bill with a commitment to deliver on his promises to the people. Nyong'o said the delayed adoption of the Sh11.8 billion budget by the Assembly negatively impacted on the delivery of critical services. He promised to speed up development initiaves noting that three months had already been wasted over an impasse with the County Assembly on the budget.
Kenya: Okoa Stima Is Kenya's Most Expensive Mobile Loans
Nairobi — Buying electricity tokens on credit has been revealed to be the most expensive form of digital lending in the country. This according to a report by Kenya Bankers Association study that reveals that 'Okoa Stima', an app that allows users to borrow electricity and pay later attracts up to 43. 4 percent interest rate. Okoa Stima allows you to borrow any amount based on your pre-determined credit limit where your limit is determined on your previous encounters with Kenya Power.
Kenyatta Challenges New Director-General to Transform NYS
Nairobi — President Uhuru Kenyatta has challenged the new National Youth Service (NYS) Director-General Matilda Pamela Aleyo Sakwa to transform the agency into a training institution that effectively delivers on its mandate. The President told Ms Sakwa to ensure that NYS reclaims its position in national development by equipping the youth with adequate skills and expertise to enable them contribute to nation-building.
Kenya Power Set to Implement Energy Loss Reduction Programme
Nairobi — Kenya Power has confirmed ongoing initiatives to further enhance power system loss reduction measures in its electricity distribution network countrywide. The Company says it has developed a strategic medium-term Loss Reduction Initiative Programme, geared at lowering technical and commercial losses in transmission of electricity, from 21 percent to less than 15 percent in line with global operating benchmarks. Power system losses comprise both technical and commercial components.
Kenya: Air Transport Supports More Than 400,000 Jobs in Kenya - IATA
Nairobi — A total of 410,000 jobs are supported by the air transport sector in Kenya and tourists arriving by air, a report by International Air Transport Association (IATA) reveals. According to the report, the air transport industry, including airlines and its supply chain, are estimated to support Sh166.3 billion of GDP in Kenya. Spending by foreign tourists supports a further US $1.6 billion of the country's GDP, totaling to US $3.2 billion or Sh332.5 billion.
Zimbabwe: Restless Rudi, Football's Superman, Who Coached 55 Teams and 32 Countries, Dies
Rudi Gutendorf , whose turbulent reign as Warriors coach was spent battling to escape the shadow of the immortal Reinhard Fabisch and concerns over his advanced age, died on Sunday. He was 93. The German coach still found a way to force his way into the Guinness World Record after he became the first man to coach 55 teams, in 32 countries, in five continents. By the time he retired, he had coached 18 national teams, including the Warriors, in a career in the trenches that span for more 50 years.
Kenya: I Will Not Hold a Grudge Against Anyone - Mariga
Nairobi — Jubilee Party aspirant in the Kibra Constituency By-election MacDonald Mariga now says he holds no grudge against those who have been challenging his candidature. Speaking after the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Dispute Resolution Committee cleared him to vie in the by-election scheduled for November 7, the football star said he is now focused on serving his electorate if he clinches the seat. "I want to thank the IEBC for a job well done.
Kenya: Barsosio, Kiprotich Break Records in Sydney
Sydney — Stellah Barsosio and Felix Kiprotich were in emphatic form, slashing significant chunks off the course records at the Sydney Marathon in Australia on Sunday. Barsosio cut the tape in two hours, 24 minutes and 33 seconds, slashing some four-and-a-half minutes from the previous race record set by Makda Harun Haji two years ago.
Kenya: Nairobi Has Not Issued Construction Permits in 2 Months - AAK, KPDA
Nairobi — Nairobi City County has not processed any construction permit for the last two months due to downtime issue on the electronic permitting systems, adversely affecting projects in the building and construction sector. According to the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) and the Kenya Private Developers Association (KPDA), this has affected the practice of professionals in the built environment as they cannot proceed with their projects in construction.
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