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Mohamed Salah Not Nominated For African Player Of The Year 2024 Award
Atalanta and Nigeria striker Ademola Lookman, who finished 14th in the Ballon d'Or rankings, is the favourite to pick up the award.
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Opinion | How PM Modi Transformed India-Africa Engagement
Indias relationship with African nations has deep roots, but despite decades of diplomatic rhetoric, these ties often remained lukewarm. To Modis credit, he has revitalised India-Africa relations, making them a priority.
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PM Modi Gets Grand Welcome In Nigeria With 'Vande Mataram' Chants
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived on Sunday on his first-ever visit to Nigeria, the Indian community living in the West African country turned up in large numbers giving him a rousing welcome.
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Tilak Varma's Transformation: Now, A Batter Unafraid Of Exploring Non-Conventional Scoring Methods
When Tilak Varma came to bat in the fourth T20I at Johannesburg, South African skipper Aiden Markram brought on Keshav Maharaj, a move that seemed questionable given the match-up-left-arm spinner versus left-handed batter.
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"Nathan Lyon More Complete Bowler Than R Ashwin": Ex-South Africa Star's Bombastic Verdict
Nathan Lyon, expected to play a vital role in the upcoming five-Test Border-Gavaskar series, is a more "complete" bowler compared to India's Ravichandran Ashwin, former South African bowler Paul Adams said.
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RCB Coach Drops Major Hint, Says This Star Pacer To Take Home "Fat Pay Cheque" In IPL Auction
RCB batting coach Dinesh Karthik predicted a massive price for one South African cricketer in the IPL 2025 mega auction.
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Giant Rats To Be Used To Sniff Out Illegal Wildlife Trade? Study Claims
The study demonstrated that the giant rats successfully detected samples of elephant ivory, rhino horn, pangolin scales and African hardwood.
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Russia Successfully Launches 53 Satellites into Target Orbit
Russia’s record-breaking launch from the Vostochny spaceport saw 53 satellites sent to orbit, including two Iranian satellites for imaging and communications and a joint satellite with Zimbabwe. A Soyuz-2.1b rocket was used for the mission, which took place on November 4, 2024, at 6:18 p.m. EST. Russia’s Ionosfera-M satellites were part of the ...
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Gurgaon Doctors Remove "Football-Sized" Tumour From African Woman's Abdomen
The doctors in Gurgaon Hospital successfully removed a cancerous tumour weighing over nine kilograms from the abdomen of a 55-year-old African woman.
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How Native Americans Secured Their Voting Rights In US Elections
Native Americans encountered several challenges, much like African Americans and other marginalised groups who struggled for voting rights.
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How African-Americans Fought For The Right To Vote In US Presidential Elections
In the aftermath of the Civil War, with the abolition of slavery formalised by the 13th Amendment in 1865, approximately 4 million freed Black Americans were eager to secure their place as full citizens, including the critical right to vote.
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Animals Fear Humans More Than Lions In South Africa's Wild: Study
Over 10,000 recordings showed that 95% of animals reacted more strongly to human sounds than lion roars, challenging the belief that animals would habituate to humans in non-hunting environments.
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Hit Nigerian TV Show Raises Awareness On Population Challenges In Africa
The popular Nigerian TV show has stirred discussions on family planning across Africa, highlighting the challenges of raising large families.
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Miss Universe Hopeful Stripped Of South African Citizenship Amid Nationality Dispute
South African beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina is embroiled in a citizenship scandal that could strip her of her South African identity.
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Giant Rats in Africa Trained to Detect Ivory and Wildlife Products at Ports
In a unique approach, African ports are employing trained giant pouched rats to sniff out illegal wildlife goods such as ivory and pangolin scales. This effort, led by APOPO, aims to aid customs officials in identifying smuggled items from endangered species. Agile and cost-effective, these rats are trained to detect specific scents in mock warehou...
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Mohamed Salah Not Nominated For African Player Of The Year 2024 Award
Atalanta and Nigeria striker Ademola Lookman, who finished 14th in the Ballon d'Or rankings, is the favourite to pick up the award.
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Opinion | How PM Modi Transformed India-Africa Engagement
Indias relationship with African nations has deep roots, but despite decades of diplomatic rhetoric, these ties often remained lukewarm. To Modis credit, he has revitalised India-Africa relations, making them a priority.
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PM Modi Gets Grand Welcome In Nigeria With 'Vande Mataram' Chants
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived on Sunday on his first-ever visit to Nigeria, the Indian community living in the West African country turned up in large numbers giving him a rousing welcome.
-
Tilak Varma's Transformation: Now, A Batter Unafraid Of Exploring Non-Conventional Scoring Methods
When Tilak Varma came to bat in the fourth T20I at Johannesburg, South African skipper Aiden Markram brought on Keshav Maharaj, a move that seemed questionable given the match-up-left-arm spinner versus left-handed batter.
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"Nathan Lyon More Complete Bowler Than R Ashwin": Ex-South Africa Star's Bombastic Verdict
Nathan Lyon, expected to play a vital role in the upcoming five-Test Border-Gavaskar series, is a more "complete" bowler compared to India's Ravichandran Ashwin, former South African bowler Paul Adams said.
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RCB Coach Drops Major Hint, Says This Star Pacer To Take Home "Fat Pay Cheque" In IPL Auction
RCB batting coach Dinesh Karthik predicted a massive price for one South African cricketer in the IPL 2025 mega auction.
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Giant Rats To Be Used To Sniff Out Illegal Wildlife Trade? Study Claims
The study demonstrated that the giant rats successfully detected samples of elephant ivory, rhino horn, pangolin scales and African hardwood.
-
Russia Successfully Launches 53 Satellites into Target Orbit
Russia’s record-breaking launch from the Vostochny spaceport saw 53 satellites sent to orbit, including two Iranian satellites for imaging and communications and a joint satellite with Zimbabwe. A Soyuz-2.1b rocket was used for the mission, which took place on November 4, 2024, at 6:18 p.m. EST. Russia’s Ionosfera-M satellites were part of the ...
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Gurgaon Doctors Remove "Football-Sized" Tumour From African Woman's Abdomen
The doctors in Gurgaon Hospital successfully removed a cancerous tumour weighing over nine kilograms from the abdomen of a 55-year-old African woman.
-
How Native Americans Secured Their Voting Rights In US Elections
Native Americans encountered several challenges, much like African Americans and other marginalised groups who struggled for voting rights.
-
How African-Americans Fought For The Right To Vote In US Presidential Elections
In the aftermath of the Civil War, with the abolition of slavery formalised by the 13th Amendment in 1865, approximately 4 million freed Black Americans were eager to secure their place as full citizens, including the critical right to vote.
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Animals Fear Humans More Than Lions In South Africa's Wild: Study
Over 10,000 recordings showed that 95% of animals reacted more strongly to human sounds than lion roars, challenging the belief that animals would habituate to humans in non-hunting environments.
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Hit Nigerian TV Show Raises Awareness On Population Challenges In Africa
The popular Nigerian TV show has stirred discussions on family planning across Africa, highlighting the challenges of raising large families.
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Miss Universe Hopeful Stripped Of South African Citizenship Amid Nationality Dispute
South African beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina is embroiled in a citizenship scandal that could strip her of her South African identity.
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Giant Rats in Africa Trained to Detect Ivory and Wildlife Products at Ports
In a unique approach, African ports are employing trained giant pouched rats to sniff out illegal wildlife goods such as ivory and pangolin scales. This effort, led by APOPO, aims to aid customs officials in identifying smuggled items from endangered species. Agile and cost-effective, these rats are trained to detect specific scents in mock warehou...
