The 3rd International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA 2023) opened today in Lusaka, Zambia, with African Heads of State, ministers of health, and leading scientists, innovators and researchers attending as speakers and participants. Under the theme Breaking Barriers: Repositioning Africa in the Global Health Architecture, the four-day conference will spotlight cutting-edge research and … Read More “Africa: Breaking Barriers for Better Health – 3rd International Conference On Public Health in Africa Opens in Lusaka, Zambia” »
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After securing only three votes, Nigeria on Tuesday lost an opportunity to join the revered United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). After securing only three votes, Nigeria on Tuesday lost an opportunity to join the revered United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). The election saw four African countries secure seats on the council. Ghana and … Read More “Nigeria Loses Out As Ghana, Malawi, Others Join UN Human Rights Council” »
The Copper Queens of Zambia ended their debut campaign with a 3-1 win against Costa Rica to record their first ever goal and win at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Zambia was one of the eight debutants at the ongoing World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The team was drawn alongside Japan, Spain, and … Read More “Nigeria: FIFA Women’s WC – Zambia Defeat Costa Rica 3-1, Bows Out On a High” »
Morocco and Zambia are making their Fifa Women’s World Cup debut in 2023. South Africa must recover their morale after a pay dispute and Nigeria once again leads the charge for the continent. The tournament, hosted by Australia and New Zealand, is being held in the southern hemisphere for the first time – from 20 … Read More “Africa At the Women’s World Cup Football – Nigeria, South Africa, Morocco and Zambia Could Cause Upsets” »
Mr Jonathan encourages Africans to reflect on the virtues that motivated leaders like Mr Kaunda to make significant contributions to the continent. Former President Goodluck Jonathan has revealed, for the first time, how the late first President of Zambia and foremost Pan-Africanist, Kenneth Kaunda, gave accurate prophecy on his political progression by predicting 17 years … Read More “Nigeria: How Late President Kaunda of Zambia Predicted My Political Future – Jonathan” »
The campaign demonstrated how female interns and staff in the organisation were trained and tasked with advocacies that promote inter-ethnic relations, national unity, good governance, and gender equality. Female staff of Image Merchants Promotion Limited (IMPR), the publisher of PRNigeria and Economic Confidential, have bagged double SABRE African Public Relations Awards 2023 in Lusaka, Zambia. … Read More “Nigeria: PRNigeria Women Win PR Awards in Zambia” »
CNN — A United States convoy was attacked in Nigeria on Tuesday killing four people, including two personnel from the US consulate and two police officers, and kidnapping three others, according to local police and US officials. The attack took place in the southeastern Anambra state, with Anambra Police Command telling CNN that the attackers … Read More “Four killed after US convoy attacked in Nigeria | CNN” »
Reuters — The United States has imposed entry restrictions on more Nigerians for undermining the democratic process during the African nation’s 2023 election cycle, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday. “These individuals have been involved in intimidation of voters through threats and physical violence, the manipulation of vote results, and other activity … Read More “US imposes visa bans on Nigerians who disrupted elections | CNN” »
Favour Daniel’s goal in the second half handed Nigeria a positive start at the TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Algeria 2023, after seeing off Zambia 1-0 at the Mohamed Hamloui Stadium in Constantine on Sunday. Despite a late penalty miss by Light Eke, the Golden Eaglets managed to see off the slim advantage … Read More “Africa: TotalEnergies U17 AFCON – Nigeria See Off Zambia to Start With Win” »
The Eaglets won though substitute Light Eke casually lost the penalty kick awarded to Nigeria two minutes into additional time. Favour Daniel scored the only goal on Sunday as Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets got off to a winning start over Zambia in their first game at the Africa U17 Cup of Nations taking place in Algeria. … Read More “Nigeria/Zambia: U-17 Afcon – Favour Daniel Gives Golden Eaglets Winning Start Against Zambia” »