Download logoAt the beginning of November 2022, serious allegations related to the sexual abuse of minors in the Congo DR Football Association (FECOFA) were made on several media platforms. In particular, various football coaches of different regions and leagues in Congo DR were accused of having abused minor players. Consequently, the investigatory chamber of the independent … [Read more...] about FIFA Ethics Committee provisionally suspends coach in Congo DR
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Bowscapes review: album celebrates new traditions in South Africa’s ancient bow music
Musical bows are among the oldest instruments in southern Africa. Musicologists think the “ping” a bowstring makes when an arrow is released inspired early hunters (as far back as the Khoi and San nations) to use it for music-making in ritual and, later, other contexts. The passing, in 2022, of South Africa’s bow virtuoso Latozi “Madosini” Mpahleni reminded South Africans of … [Read more...] about Bowscapes review: album celebrates new traditions in South Africa’s ancient bow music
Beni: United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) Funds Bridge Rehabilitation to Maximize Protection of Civilians
Download logoOn Friday, March 10, United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) handed over the Mamove Bridge over the Asefu River to authorities in Beni territory. This bridge, of great economic importance, had been out of use and closed to traffic for two years. It allows the inhabitants of this part of North Kivu to … [Read more...] about Beni: United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) Funds Bridge Rehabilitation to Maximize Protection of Civilians
Thailand strengthens ties with Ethiopia
Download logoOn 20 March 2023 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, H.E. Miss Sasirit Tangulrat, Ambassador, together with Mr. Tsegaye Abebe Adugna, Honorary Consul of Thailand for Ethiopia, and Mr. Wisit Bunyaritthipong, Counsellor, met with Ambassador Gebeyehu Ganga, Director General Middle East, Asia and Pacific Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, to discuss ways to … [Read more...] about Thailand strengthens ties with Ethiopia
New African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Police Commissioner concludes visit to Somalia’s Federal Member States
Download logoThe new Police Commissioner of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), Hillary Sao Kanu, has concluded a three-day visit to Jubaland, HirShabelle and Southwest to acquaint herself with the on-going police programs in the federal member states. “It is a great opportunity for me to meet with my police officers and see what they are doing, the … [Read more...] about New African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Police Commissioner concludes visit to Somalia’s Federal Member States
