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Coronavirus: WHO warns 190,000 could die in Africa in one year
As many as 190,000 people across Africa could die in the first year of the coronavirus pandemic if crucial containment measures fail, the World Health Organization (WHO) warns.
South Africa's ruthlessly efficient fight against coronavirus
One week into South Africa's nationwide lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus, and it is tempting - dangerously tempting - to breathe a sigh of relief...
Major connecting The Bahamas, South Africa in boxing through PACBO
Former Bahamian Super Featherweight Champion and World Boxing Association (WBA) FedeCaribe lightweight king Meacher "Major Pain" Major, in retirement, has transitioned into a world sports ambassador. From the backdrop of his role as regional director for the Pan American Caribbean Boxing Organization (PACBO), Major is [...]
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Dakar 2022 takes important steps towards the first Youth Olympic Games ever organised in Africa
Dakar 2022 takes important steps towards the first Youth Olympic Games ever organised in Africa
Dakar 2022 held discussions with representatives of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Coordination Commission on its first visit to the Senegalese capital since the city was awarded the 4th Summer Youth Olympic Games...
US Africa envoy to visit Sudan amid crisis to encourage talks
The top US diplomat for Africa is going to Sudan this week amid the unrest there, the state department says...
Jim Lawlor's book takes the reader on a journey from Africa to The Bahamas
It took more than 35 years, but Jim Lawlor has finally published his book "From Africa to The Bahamas" - a book that he says will assist people with identifying with their ancestors - something he says that was high priority to the African culture. It is his hope that people enjoy reading the book ...
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Family desperate for body of woman, 29, to be returned to South Africa
THE family of a South African woman who died in this county is said to be distraught and desperate to have her body repatriated home.
GGYA Heads to Africa to Discuss Award's Global Strategy
Officials of the Governor General’s Youth Award (GGYA) are headed to Accra, Ghana for The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Forum, a meeting of the minds which takes place every three years bringing...