Exceptional flooding in Mali has damaged houses and infrastructure affecting more than 180,000 people. Photo: IOM Mali/ Moussa Tall GENEVA, Switzerland, 26 September 2024 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/ – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is scaling up its emergency operations to assist millions impacted by the severe flooding across West and Central Africa. IOM is working to deliver a comprehensive and integrated regional response, collaborating closely with sister UN agencies, including OCHA, UNHCR, UNICEF, and WFP. Since the onset of the rainy season, heavy downpours have ravaged vast regions, claiming more than 1,500 lives, affecting 4 million people and displacing…
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SAMA30: Best Hip Hop Album Nominees Announced. The South African Music Awards (SAMA) have unveiled the highly anticipated nominees for Best Hip Hop Album at the 30th edition of the prestigious ceremony. SAMA30: Best Hip Hop Album Nominees Announced This year’s category features a stellar lineup of artists who have made significant waves in the hip-hop scene, showcasing a mix of veteran influence and rising talent. The nominees for Best Hip Hop Album at SAMA30 are: Flvme – Note To SelfFlvme’s sophomore album delves into personal growth, ambition, and industry challenges. With introspective lyrics and catchy melodies, Flvme shares his…
Two people have been taken into custody on manslaughter charges in connection with the death of a woman who had allegedly had a non-surgical “liquid” Brazilian butt lift (BBL).Mother-of-five Alice Webb, 33, died at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital early on Tuesday morning (September 24).Gloucestershire Police is reportedly investigating the case, with the two arrested people released on police bail.So what is a liquid BBL and is it usually considered dangerous?A liquid BBL is a cosmetic procedure that involves using dermal fillers (typically hyaluronic acid) or biostimulatory agents, such as Sculptra or Radiesse, to enhance the shape and size of the buttocks…
TJ Friedl had no time for unwritten rules during Wednesday’s game. The Cincinnati Reds outfielder pulled a controversial stunt against the Cleveland Guardians, who were working on a combined bid for a perfect game. After Andrew Walter, the opener for their “bullpen game,” got the first five outs in order, Cleveland had three other pitchers come in and send all of the Reds batters down in order as well. Thus, they had a perfect game going through six innings. But upon Tim Herrin entering the game in the seventh inning, Friedl decided to lay down a bunt. The bunt died…
The army lost control of most of the capital to the paramilitary RSF at the start of the conflict last April.Sudan’s army has launched a major offensive in the capital, Khartoum, to regain ground held by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), military sources have told Al Jazeera. The army carried out air strikes on Thursday against RSF positions in the capital and north of Khartoum in its biggest such assault in months. Reporting from Khartoum, Al Jazeera’s Hiba Morgan said the army has taken control of three main bridges, including two that connect the city of Omdurman with the…
Federal charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams are expected to be filed by prosecutors out of the Southern District of New York as early as Thursday, making Adams the city’s first sitting mayor to face criminal prosecution, according to two sources familiar with the matter. It was not immediately clear what charges Adams would face nor to which investigation they may be tied. Adams has denied any wrongdoing on his part and any knowledge of wrongdoing regarding a series of probes surrounding his administration. In a statement Wednesday night, Adams was defiant, saying the charges were based on lies.…
The European Union in Partnership with ECOWAS shares the achievements of the EU-ECOWAS Scholarship for Sustainable Energy programme from scholars in Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana during a visit on 19th September 2024. As part of effort to ensure sustainable access for the people of West Africa to clean electricity and other forms of sustainable energy, the European Union in partnership with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), is proud to share the achievements of its collaborative work, in sustainable energy sector, in West Africa. Through the partnership, the European Union offered fully funded…
Raphael Benza Highlights Maglera Doe Boy’s Impact On SA Hip-Hop. Renowned music industry figure Raphael Benza has expressed his admiration for the SA rap star Maglera Doe Boy. suggesting that he could be the new beacon for South African hip-hop. Raphael Benza Highlights Maglera Doe Boy’s Impact On SA Hip-Hop In a recent post, Benza congratulated the artist on his numerous achievements, emphasizing the pride he and his team inspire within the SA Hip-hop community. “Could he be the New Light for Hip-Hop for South Africa – @magleradoeboy !!! Congrats on all your WINS.. You and your team are making us Proud!!”…
Caitlin Clark’s rookie season ended Wednesday after the Connecticut Sun completed a two-game sweep of the Indiana Fever in an 87-81 victory. But, the unanimous 2024 Rookie of the Year left basketball fans with one more history-making performance.Despite the loss, Clark finished with 25 points, nine assists and six rebounds. According to Stathead, she joins Maya Moore (2011) as the only true rookie to record at least 20 points, five assists and five rebounds in a postseason game. Hall of Famer Cynthia Cooper also technically accomplished the feat as a rookie. However, it came in 1997, the inaugural WNBA season,…
The Pulitzer Prize winner refuses to accept her award next month from the New York museum that fired three employees for wearing an emblem of Palestinian solidarity.Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jhumpa Lahiri has declined to accept an award from New York City’s Noguchi Museum after it fired three employees for wearing keffiyeh head scarves, an emblem of Palestinian solidarity. The museum, founded nearly 40 years ago by Japanese-American designer and sculptor Isamu Noguchi, announced in August that employees could not wear clothing or accessories that expressed “political messages, slogans or symbols” during their working hours. “Jhumpa Lahiri has chosen to withdraw…