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Pearl Thusi, South African screen gem, model and presenter The trio were “a blend of wits, charisma and humour” to help boost the experience of the awards ceremony. With the clock ticking faster to the highly anticipated 8th edition of the All-Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) ( www.AFRIMA.org ) tagged ‘Teranga Edition’ scheduled to hold in Dakar, Senegal on 12-15 January 2023, Senegalese-French actor and Comedian, Ahmed Sylla; Cameroonian Actress and broadcaster, Sophy Aiida  and South African screen gem, model and presenter, Pearl Thusi have been unveiled as the hosts for the main awards ceremony on the 15 January, 2023 at the 15,000 capacity Dakar Arena, Dakar, Senegal. Ahmed Sylla, Senegalese-French actor and Comedian Sylla, of the A mes délires fame, is a leading actor and comedian in France and Senegal, with over a decade experience performing on global stages. In 2012, he achieved stardom in France with his eccentric solo pantomime and stand-up comedy performances. He has significant

Brazil and Zimbabwe have a partnership in technical cooperation. The new Ambassador of Zimbabwe, Meshack Kitchen, presented copies of his credentials to the Secretary-General Ambassador Maria Laura da Rocha. Brazil and Zimbabwe have a partnership in technical cooperation, in particular in the cotton and livestock sectors. Cassien Tribunal Aungane, Editor

The United States welcomes the report’s recommendations and commends African-led diplomatic efforts, including the Nairobi and Luanda processes, to promote peace. The United States welcomes the midterm report by the United Nations Group of Experts released on December 30, and shares the concerns outlined in the report about the sharp increase in violence and the deterioration in the security and humanitarian situation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Recognizing the leadership of the Heads of State of the East African Community and Angola, we urge Great Lakes leaders and armed actors to expedite implementation of multiple commitments to end the conflict, especially those agreed at the November 23 Luanda Mini-Summit on Peace and Security. We expect the UN-sanctioned March 23 Movement (M23) to withdraw to the locations specified in the November 23 Luanda communique, and we call for all armed groups, including M23, to cease all hostilities, lay down their weapons, and jo

The 15,000 seater "Estadio Nacional de Cabo Verde", erected in 2010 and opened in 2014 has been the home base of the "Blue Sharks" as Cape Verde's national team is referred to. Cape Verde's Prime Minister Dr Ulisses Correira e Silva has announced that the country's national stadium in Praia will be named after world football icon Pele. The 15,000 seater "Estadio Nacional de Cabo Verde", erected in 2010 and opened in 2014 has been the home base of the "Blue Sharks" as Cape Verde's national team is referred to. In statement published on social media Facebook, Cape Verde's premier stressed that the decision is a spinoff of the historical ties that his country shares with Brazil. "Cape Verde and Brazil have a history and culture that go hand in hand, considering they are two sister countries, linked by language and very similar identities." the statement read. "And with the physical disappearance of Edson Arantes de

It supports printing 100 A4 sheets or 50 A3 sheets of plain paper continuously, or roll paper of up to A1+ sizes for printing of construction, design, survey drawings and point of sale materials. Canon Europe has launched today the new imagePROGRAF TC-20 large format desktop printer. This printer is targeted towards the ultra-low volume market, which includes Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) offices, educational settings and the hospitality industry - delivering high quality, detailed drawings from A4 to A1+ paper sizes. Its easy-to-use design, new 70ml four colour (BK/C/M/Y) pigment ink bottles, that simplify maintenance of the printer, and its super slim compact body with standard built-in Auto Sheet Feeder (ASF), make it ideal for small or temporary office spaces as well as for hybrid workers who may be working from home. Canon's new imagePROGRAF TC-20 is a compact desktop large format printer that can be conveniently placed on a desk or shelf in an office or at

Gianni Infantino attending Pelé memorial to pay tribut to the greatest football player pf all times Pelé, the only player to win the FIFA World Cup three times, passed away on 29 December 2022 at the age of 82 to leave the football world in mourning. Memorial held at the stadium of Santos FC where Pelé spent most of his playing career; Gianni Infantino attended alongside Presidents of CONMEBOL and the CBF; FIFA (www.FIFA.com) President suggests that all Member Associations should name one stadium after Pelé. FIFA President Gianni Infantino paid his final respects to Pelé when he attended a memorial for the legendary Brazilian at the Vila Belmiro stadium, home of Santos FC. The FIFA President was accompanied by Ednaldo Rodrigues, President of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), and Alejandro Domínguez, President of CONMEBOL and a FIFA Vice-President. They were greeted by Andrés Rueda, the President of Santos FC, the only Brazilian club Pelé played for and where he spent 18 years

The group also stressed that the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 showed the civilized face of Arabs and Africans away from stereotypes. Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammad Al Ansari met Monday with the delegation of the group of African ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions accredited to the State of Qatar, headed by HE Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the State of Qatar Amr Kamal El-Din El-Sherbiny. During the meeting, Dr. Al Ansari received a congratulatory message from the group on the occasion of Qatar's successful organization of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. The group also stressed that the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 showed the civilized face of Arabs and Africans away from stereotypes. The Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs thanked the ambassadors of the African diplomat