Sydney, Australia | Xinhua | A new name has been etched onto the FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy as Spain became the fifth team to win the title after beating England 1-0 here on Sunday. Olga Carmona took center stage as her 29th-minute strike ensured that Spain become the second country …
Read More »ECOWAS special envoys meet Niger’s ousted president, junta leader
Abuja, Nigeria | Xinhua | A delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Saturday met Niger’s junta leader Abdourahamane Tchiani and the ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, a Nigerian presidential spokesperson said. The ECOWAS special envoys to Niger have returned to the Nigerien capital, Niamey, to continue their …
Read More »Egypt’s president vows to bolster industrial production amid economic woes
Cairo, Egypt | Xinhua | Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi said on Saturday that the government is formulating a plan to enhance domestic industrial production and reduce imports, with the goal of addressing the ongoing economic challenges in the nation. Sisi, also Egypt’s top military leader, made these remarks during his inspection …
Read More »Messi guides Inter Miami to Leagues Cup triumph
Washington, US | Xinhua| Lionel Messi extended his prolific scoring run as Inter Miami beat Nashville 10-9 on penalties to win the Leagues Cup final on Saturday. The Argentine World Cup winner put the hosts ahead in the 23rd minute at Nashville’s Geodis Park when he cut onto his favored left …
Read More »Alvarez gives Man City win, while Liverpool fight back in Premier League
London, UK | Xinhua | Julian Alvarez scored the only goal of the game in the first half as Manchester City made light of any tired legs from Wednesday’s European Supercup final to beat Newcastle United 1-0 in the Premier League on Saturday night. The Argentinean hit a powerful shot into …
Read More »UWEC plans four new zoos to promote eco-tourism, wildlife research
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda will soon have four new Wildlife Education Centres thanks to an initiative by the National Forestry Authority (NFA) and the Entebbe-based Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC). The new centres will be established in Mbarara, Mbale, Gulu, and Kyenjojo. Under the arrangement, National Forestry Authority …
Read More »Zimbabwean president concludes election campaigning ahead of poll
Harare, Zimbabwe | Xinhua | Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Saturday concluded his election campaigning trail in his home province of Midlands, urging voters to retain his party in power for the country to achieve its vision of becoming a middle-income economy by 2030. Clad in his trademark ZANU-PF party regalia, Mnangagwa …
Read More »BRICS summit expected to promote S. Africa’s tourism sector
Johannesburg, South Africa | Xinhua | The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) expects that the upcoming BRICS summit can boost tourism revenue of the country. TBCSA CEO Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa told Xinhua in an interview that they are looking to the summit to bring in more tourists. “It’s a major …
Read More »Presidents of Kenya, South Sudan resolve to boost infrastructure to spur trade
Nairobi, Kenya | Xinhua | Kenya and South Sudan leaders on Saturday agreed to pursue joint infrastructure projects to boost regional integration and spur trade between the two countries. Visiting South Sudan President Salva Kiir and his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto also signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the establishment of …
Read More »LIRA: Over 400 pupils fail primary leaving mock exams
Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 461 Primary Seven candidates failed Primary Leaving Mock Examinations set by the Lira City Council Examination Board. The city registered 5,593 candidates to sit for this year’s Mock exams in both public and private primary schools in Lira. But according to the results released on …
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