The Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), held in Beijing from September 4 to 6, has reinforced Morocco’s status as an essential continental leader that places the development and prosperity of Africa at the heart of its diplomatic efforts, in accordance with the High Directives of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him. This significant event was an opportunity to reiterate the Kingdom’s firm and concrete commitment to work with China and for Africa, fostering pragmatic and solidarity-based cooperation within a win-win partnership framework. This edition of the Forum, attended by Heads of State and Government…
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The Premier League manager of the month award is a prestigious honor that acknowledges the outstanding achievements of top-flight managers in the English football landscape.Each month, a panel of experts selects the most deserving candidate based on their team’s performance, tactical acumen, and overall impact on the game. Four managers were nominated for the award following their impressive run in the opening three games of the Premier League season.Manchester City’s manager, Pep Guardiola got a nomination following his team’s perfect record in the league with victories over Chelsea, Ipswich and West Ham.Liverpool’s new manager, Arne Slot was also nominated in…
John Sterling retired earlier this year due to health concerns, but the legendary New York Yankees radio announcer will soon be back.Sterling is coming out of retirement to call Yankees playoff games for WFAN, Andrew Marchand of The Athletic reports.Sterling will call both home and road games for the Yankees. He had cut down on the number of road games he called prior to stepping away from WFAN in April, and there was talk that the 86-year-old might only want to call home games for the Yankees in the postseason. Marchand said WFAN executives were only open to Sterling returning…
In 2022, the prosecutors had authorised two charges of indecent assault against the former Hollywood producer.Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein will not face charges of indecent assault in Britain, prosecutors say. In June 2022, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said it had authorised London’s Metropolitan Police Service to file two charges of indecent assault against Weinstein in relation to an alleged incident that occurred in London in 1996. The accuser was in her 50s at the time of the announcement. On Thursday, the CPS said it decided to discontinue proceedings because there was “no longer a realistic prospect of conviction”.…
The FBI and New York City’s Department of Investigation searched the homes of at least two senior officials in the administration of Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday, according to two city officials familiar with the matter. The searches involved the homes of First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright and Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Philip Banks III. Devices were seized while the warrants were being executed, officials confirmed. A City Hall source said the latest search does not appear to be related to the ongoing investigation into the Adams campaign’s fundraising and possible ties to Turkish donors, suggesting a separate criminal…
The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) (www.GABI.UNGlobalCompact.org) has announced its line up and programme (https://apo-opa.co/4gf9Edj) for its annual two-day event on the margins of the UN General Assembly in New York. Taking place on 25-26 September, this year’s forum “Unstoppable Africa: The Solution for a Global Future” will bring together influential leaders from the public and private sectors to advance Africa’s role in shaping global business solutions. This year, Unstoppable Africa will take place alongside the Summit of the Future, a landmark convening of the UN General Assembly. Central to this event is the recent strategic partnership between the United Nations…
Nigerian music sensation and emPawa signee, DJ Neptune, has officially released the tracklist for his highly anticipated album, set to drop on Friday, September 6, 2024.The 14-track album promises to deliver an unparalleled sound experience, featuring an impressive lineup of talented artistes.On September 4, 2024, DJ Neptune took to his official Instagram to share the album cover and tracklist. This generated excitement among fans and music enthusiasts. In a caption accompanying the post, he expressed his gratitude and anticipation. He stated, “6th of SEPTEMBER 2024 GREATNESS!!! Get ready for the ultimate sound experience! Pre save link in bio. Big love…
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When Atlanta United joined Major League Soccer in 2017, it had a bold mission: to become one of the league’s most recognizable franchises through clever marketing and easily identifiable play. Atlanta, known colloquially as the Five Stripes believed it could be loved by fans all over the United States, not just those in Georgia. It was right. In a few short seasons, Atlanta went from a hard-scrabble expansion franchise to a championship-winning institution known for player development and cross-market appeal. As the league grew, Atlanta was viewed as a true success story. But in 2024, that story soured. A poor start…
Palestine open their 2026 World Cup qualifying group stage with a remarkable goalless draw playing South Korea in Seoul.Palestine have held South Korea to a well-deserved, yet surprising, 0-0 draw in their opening Group C match in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. The remarkable result in Seoul continues the rise of Palestinian football, which had peaked earlier this year with qualification for the knockout stage of the AFC Cup for the first time in the tournament held in Qatar. Palestine’s appearance at the group stage of the World Cup qualifiers is also a first,…