A man in Malawi has been convicted of insulting President Lazarus Chakwera after posting a TikTok video showing an animated figure, with Chakwera’s face superimposed on it, doing some quirky dance moves. Sainani Nkhoma was found guilty by a court on Thursday, which said he had posted the video and insulting comments about the president…
It’s all systems go for the first leg match of the blockbuster Confederation of African Football Champions League final on Saturday. Eleven-time winners, Al Ahly, will face off against four-time champions, Esperance de Tunis, who will be playing in front of a home crowd. The Egyptian side are favourites to win the trophy a record-extending…
Facing a Palestinian proposal to suspend Israel from international soccer because of the conflict with Hamas, FIFA bought time Friday (May. 17) by agreeing to seek legal advice before holding an extraordinary council meeting within two months. FIFA president Gianni Infantino outlined the plan to 211 member federations after leaders of the Palestinian and Israel…
While conflicts rage around the world, FIFA’s president made a plea for football to be a force for unity. Gianni Infantino spoke Friday (May. 17) at the opening of the body’s Congress in Bangkok, Thailand. “We are saying football unites the world. But we all know as well that today we are living in a…
Israel defended its military operation in Gaza as the International Court of Justice on Friday held a third round of hearings on emergency measures requested by South Africa, which wants the court to order a cease-fire. Israel told the U.N.’s top court in The Hague that South Africa’s case “makes a mockery of the heinous…
Israel’s continuing military offensive in the Gaza Strip dominated the agenda at the Arab League summit in Bahrain’s capital, Manama. Leaders of the 22-member group called for an international conference for peace in the Middle East and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. “The destruction that Gaza is witnessing today will leave grave consequences…
Brazilian forward, Vinicius Junior – Copyright © africanews Manu Fernandez/Copyright 2024 The AP Last updated: 22 hours ago Thailand World football governing body, FIFA, says it wants all of its national federations to make racist abuse a disciplinary offense. It detailed the tougher approach to tackle racism on Thursday, after months of consulting with victimized…
South Africa told the United Nations’ top court on Thursday the situation in Gaza had reached “a new and horrific stage” as it sought emergency measures to halt Israel’s military operation in the enclave’s southern city of Rafah. It was the third time the International Court of Justice held hearings on the conflict in Gaza…
The 1959 Castro-led revolution installed an atheist, Communist government that sought to replace the Catholic Church as the guiding force in the lives of Cubans. But 65 years later, religion seems to be everywhere in Cuba, in dazzling diversity. The bells toll in Catholic churches and the call to prayer summons Muslims in downtown Havana….
Last updated: 16/05 – 16:37 Concerns over perceived threats to this model, particularly from same-sex couples, were voiced. Pastor Evis Maita emphasized disapproval of practices contrary to their beliefs. President Maduro, joining the march, received praise for defending Christian values. Amidst fervent support, Maduro reaffirmed his commitment to resisting perceived moral challenges, resonating emotionally with…
