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Monthly Archives: November 2015

Kenyan National Assembly majority leader threatens exit from ICC

Nov 25, 2015 Aden Duale, the majority leader of the Kenyan National Assembly, recently made bold Kenya’s intention to leave the International Criminal Court. This occurred after the majority leader accused the ICC of operating with double standards in the trial against the country’s deputy president, William Ruto. Duale also expressed the displeasure of his ... Read More
 

Facebook announces new tools to help nonprofit organizations raise money

Nov 25, 2015 Social media giant Facebook recently announced the introduction of a new tool that will help non-profit organizations raise money through their Facebook pages. The donate button will allow Facebook users to donate to a charity or nonprofit without leaving their Facebook news feed. Also the tool will allow non-profits to create individual ... Read More
 

Instructors from the United States train new Ukrainian special operation troops

Nov 25, 2015 Instructors from the United States recently started training new Ukrainian special operation troops in the Khmelnytsky region. The programme will include the development of special operation forces as a military branch, which will effectively increase the number Ukraine’s combat personnel. Commenting on the program, one of the deputy commanders said: “The program ... Read More
 

ASEAN countries sign anti-trafficking agreement

Nov 25, 2015 The Association of Southeast Asian Nations recently signed an anti-trafficking agreement at a regional summit in Kuala Lumpur. According to a statement on the association’s website, the agreement expressed an urgent need for a comprehensive regional approach to prevent and to combat trafficking in persons, particularly women and children. Following the signing ... Read More
 

Olympic table tennis test event kicks off in Rio

Nov 25, 2015 The Olympic table tennis test event recently got off to a good start in the Riocentro complex in Barra de Tijuca, where most of the Games will be focused next year. The event kicked off with the Men´s singles and then moved on to feature the Women´s Singles, Men’s Team and the ... Read More
 

Celebs turn up for Silverbird’s 35th Anniversary

Nov 24, 2015 So Silverbird Group, which clocked 35 this year, celebrated its anniversary in style at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Saturday. Turning up for the event were renowned personalities and celebrities including beauty queen Agbani Darego, Toke Makinwa, IK Osakioduwa, Basketmouth, Yvonne Ekwere, Senate President Bukola Saraki, Pat Utomi, Cross ... Read More
 

Size 8 losses mother a day after welcoming baby

Nov 24, 2015 Ace Kenyan gospel singer Linet Munyali better known as Size 8 had a bouncing baby girl together with her hubby DJ Mo on Thursday. Unfortunately, Size 8 lost her mother Esther Munyali the following day, after a 4-year battle with kidney failure. Accepting her fate, size 8 took to social media to ... Read More
 

Joseph Benjamin, Kehinde Bankole in “Beyond Blood”

Nov 24, 2015 Moving on to Nollywood, Desperate Housewives Africa actors Kehinde Bankole and Joseph Benjamin star in new upcoming romantic thriller titled “Beyond Blood”. The star-studded movie features Deyemi Okanlawon, Shan George, Wole Ojo, Caroline King, Okey Uzoeshi and many more. Directed by Greg Odutayo, the movie tells the tale of a lady who ... Read More