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The handshake and lessons to be learned from Ramadhan
Today is the start of Ramadhan, Islam’s holiest month and a period dedicated to meditation and devotion for Muslims. The Prophet of Islam said regarding fasting, “Allah gives this reward to whoever feeds a fasting person…
The major constitutional changes in the Burundi referendum
Though the main focus of Burundi's Thursday referendum is the extension of President Pierre Nkurunziza's rule, the vote is certain to fundamentally change the politics and the governance of the country. A new post for a…
Six planes bought in bid to revive Uganda Airlines
Uganda's government has bought six planes to revive the national carrier following its liquidation in 2001. Works and Transport minister Monica Azuba-Ntege said on Wednesday that the government has made the initial deposit…
9 WAYS YOU CAN MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE
Dreams are very important. They are the one thing that can keep you going and focused in life’s journey. A life without dreams is a purposeless one.For a lot of people, dreaming isn’t the problem though; it is getting them…
Why does Ebola keep coming back?
The Ebola virus has reared its head again, this time in the Democratic Republic of Congo. While it is impossible to predict exactly where and when the next outbreak will occur, we now know much more about how to prevent a…
Manchester City’s record breaking season by the numbers
Premier League champions Manchester City set another record landmark by becoming the first side in top flight English football to reach 100 points with victory at Southampton on Sunday. Here, AFP Sports looks at a series of…
Madrid keen to sign Neymar to replace aging Cristiano
Former Barcelona star Neymar is desperate to seal a return to LaLiga after failing to settle into life in France and Real Madrid could offer him a sensational route back.Madrid-based publication AS claim Real Madrid…
Mugabe To Answer For Shady Diamond Deals
The committee has ordered Mugabe to face legislators over his previous pronouncements that the state had been deprived of at least $15bn in diamond revenue by mining companies.Mugabe said in March 2016 that the country was…
Chelsea heading for Europa League after another finishing disasterclass
The Blues need a miracle to qualify for Europe's top competition after falling short against David Wagner's plucky Terriers at Stamford Bridge Five minutes into the second half of Wednesday's game at Stamford Bridge,…
Curry returns to score 28 as Warriors down Pelicans
Stephen Curry scored 28 points in his return from injury on Tuesday as the Golden State Warriors held off the New Orleans Pelicans 121-116 to stretch their lead in their NBA second-round playoff series. The reigning…
Referee attacked by Ethiopian footballers for goal decision
A referee has been attacked by players after making a controversial decision in Ethiopia's football premier league. The military team Defence and Welwalo Adigrat University were drawing 1-1 when the referee ruled the…
5 THINGS EMPLOYERS WANT FROM YOU
Every year, the number of people in the labour market increases, and that means slimmer chances of getting hired. To actually stand a chance, you must stand out and show your potential employer that you’re better than the…
Under-pressure Zidane takes Real to the final again
Reigning European champions Real Madrid reached their third successive Champions League final as they edged out Bayern Munich in a thrilling semi-final second leg.Trailing 2-1 after the first leg in Germany, Bayern needed a…
44 African nations sign pact establishing free trade area: AU
The African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (CFTA ) could enter into effect by the end of this year following signing by 44 countries yesterday at the 10th extraordinary African Union Summit.Besides the…
Top bottled water brands contaminated with plastic particles: report
The world's leading brands of bottled water are contaminated with tiny plastic particles that are likely seeping in during the packaging process, according to a major study across nine countries published Wednesday. …
Mohamed Salah ‘on his way’ to Lionel Messi comparisons – Liverpool boss Klopp
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said Mohamed Salah was "on his way" to being mentioned in the same breath as Lionel Messi after he scored four goals against Watford on Saturday.Salah is now the leading goalscorer in…
East Africa countries weigh options to power trains amid deficits
Tanzania is banking on the development of its vast gas find into electricity to increase its capacity and provide a dedicated electric line for the SGR network, once completed. Currently, the country’s available power…
Jacob Zuma: Former South African president faces corruption trial
South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma is to face prosecution for 16 charges of corruption relating to a multi-billion-dollar arms deal.The case centres on a 30bn rand ($2.5bn; £1.7bn) deal to modernise the…
Man Utd 1-2 Sevilla: Jose Mourinho’s side went out with a whimper – Ally McCoist analysis
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is getting a lot of stick from his side's fans for the way they went out of the Champions League on Tuesday - and rightly so.Mourinho said afterwards he did not think United's…
6 vital health benefits of Tomatoes
Tomatoes are a very popular food in the world; if they’re not being used for stew or soup, they’re added to salad and other foods. But the truth about this highly nutritious food is that most people only eat it, and have no…
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