The Royal African Society (https://RoyalAfricanSociety.org) is thrilled to announce that our Annual Lecture will be delivered by one of the most respected, transformative global leaders, Professor Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors at the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), on Thursday, 21st November 2024, at the Sammy Ofer Centre, London Business School, 97-113 Marylebone Road, London NW1 5PT. Professor Oramah is one of the key architects of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA). He spearheads Afreximbank’s ambition to transform Africa’s trade. Afreximbank has positioned itself as one of Africa’s leading financial institutions, with a mission to stimulate the…
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Hot off the success of his recent hit single ‘Marhaba’ which dominated the charts and cemented his record as a forerunner in the Nigerian music industry being the only artist with over 100 million radio airplay impressions on two tracks in one week, Kizz Daniel isn’t running out of steam as he returns with an exciting new collaboration titled ‘Pano tona’ which sees the internationally renowned sensation team up with fellow Afrobeat superstar Adekunle Gold.Stream Pano Tona by Kizz Daniel ft Adekunle Gold {AUDIO}Produced by frequent collaborators Philkeys, Blaise Beat, and Reward Beats, ‘Pano tona’ merges Kizz Daniel’s signature smooth,…
Jokic led the Nuggets to a 4-0 record during the week of Nov. 4-10, posting a ridiculous stat line of 29.5 points, 15.8 rebounds and 14.5 assists per game. He had triple-doubles in all four games and registered a shooting line of .566/.500/.897 in wins over Toronto, Oklahoma City, Miami and Dallas.After a slow start, Denver is riding a five-game winning streak and holds a top-four spot in the West at 7-3. Jokic, meanwhile, has full-season averages of 29.7 PPG, 13.7 RPG and 11.7 APG as he makes a case for a fourth MVP award. He leads the league in…
The Tesla CEO, Trump’s most influential campaign backer, has turned into a key power broker in presidential transition.Tech billionaire Elon Musk is diving even deeper into the world of politics after Donald Trump’s election win, cosying up to the president-elect and offering him input on key administration hires, according to US media reports. Musk, who donated $119m to a pro-Trump political action committee and aggressively campaigned for the Republican, has made near-daily visits to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida since Election Day on Tuesday, spending time with the president-elect and his family, CNN reported. Elon achieving uncle status 😂 pic.twitter.com/vufSffziZN…
President-elect Donald Trump on Monday named former Rep. Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency as he continues to build out his future administration with loyal supporters. Trump, in a statement, said Zeldin, who mounted a failed bid for governor of New York in 2022, would “ensure fair and swift deregulatory decisions that will be enacted in a way to unleash the power of American businesses, while at the same time maintaining the highest environmental standards, including the cleanest air and water on the planet.” “It is an honor to join President Trump’s Cabinet as EPA Administrator,” Zeldin wrote…
GENEVA, Switzerland – UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will emphasize the critical need to align climate finance, trade, and investment to build resilience, particularly for the world’s most climate-vulnerable economies. In the face of growing global climate challenges, UNCTAD will highlight strategies that support climate objectives while also creating sustainable economic opportunities for developing nations. UNCTAD’s Trade and Investment House, in partnership with the Export and Investment Promotion Agency of Azerbaijan (AZPROMO), the World Trade Organization (WTO), the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), and the International Trade Centre (ITC), will host discussions on key climate issues, including equitable climate finance, carbon…
As South Sudan prepares for its first democratic elections as a sovereign state, a grassroots movement is emerging where people across the country are demanding the right to participate in the process, particularly among those who have traditionally been marginalized. This movement is evidence in the heart of Ibba, Western Equatoria, where people are uniting in a call for inclusivity, particularly in the making of a permanent constitution ahead of elections. A grassroots engagement event, organized by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in collaboration with the Network of Civil Society Organizations, provided a platform for community leaders…
Kizz Daniel and Adekunle Gold LyricsKizz Daniel and Adekunle Gold link up for a mesmerizing new single, read the official lyrics for Pano Tona below and sing along.Cover art for Pano TonaKizz Daniel & Adekunle Gold – Pano Tona LyricsIntro: Kizz DanielVadoWo, wobaBangerChorus: Kizz DanielK’oluwa gbewa gege oK’aye ma fi wa sefe oKin ra motor kin ma f’ese shaK’olamide k’olamipo shaT’aye ba gbe e lekeWon tun ma gbe e sepeOmo gutter ton fly by jetIce water lon pa ongbeChorus: Kizz DanielBi won sen pana mi, mo tun tanaBi won sen pana mi mo tun shana si o VadoOla Oluwa ni…
Flames forward Anthony Mantha’s season is over after 13 games. The team announced he will require surgery to repair an ACL injury, which he’ll undergo on Thursday.Mantha suffered the injury nearly a week ago, but the team had been silent about a potential timeline for his return. He suffered the ACL tear after falling on his right knee following a hit from Canadiens forward Emil Heineman last Tuesday. He landed on injured reserve Thursday, at which point Flames head coach Ryan Huska said Mantha was still being evaluated. It’s devastating for Mantha, a veteran looking to prove that last season’s…
Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza calls on international organisations to protect the facility from attacks.At least 30 people have been killed across Gaza by Israeli military attacks as tanks entered the western side of the Nuseirat refugee camp in a new incursion. Health officials at al-Awda Hospital in Nuseirat, the central Gaza Strip, said 20 people were killed in a series of air and ground attacks overnight and into Monday, including one that hit a tent encampment. In the northern town of Beit Lahiya, which Israeli forces have besieged since the beginning of October, medics said four people were…