Fred Kerley has aimed a jibe at Kenyan sprinter Ferdinand Omanyala, questioning his status as Africa’s fastest man The Olympic bronze medallist is one of the fastest sprinters in the world and holds one world title Omanyala is Africa’s fastest man, with a record of 9.77 seconds set in 2021 at the Kip Keino Classic Former 100m world champion Fred Kerley appeared to aim a jibe at Africa’s fastest man, Ferdinand Omanyala. The 2024 Olympics bronze medallist has raced Omanyala in Kenya a couple of times and come up short. Omanyala remains the fastest man in Africa, but his performances on the biggest stages have been underwhelming. Ferdinand Omanyala reached the semis at the 2024 Paris Olympics, while Fred Kerley won a bronze medal. Photo by Andrzej Iwanczuk/NurPhoto.Source: Getty Images
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After seven years of leadership (2017-2024), Professor Kenneth Agyemang Attafuah has officially retired as Executive Secretary of Ghana’s National Identification Authority (NIA). Reflecting on his tenure, Professor Attafuah highlighted both the challenges and achievements that have defined his time with the NIA, expressing pride in the strides made to build a comprehensive national identity system. “When I first took on this role seven years ago, the NIA faced numerous challenges,” Professor Attafuah said in his farewell message, noting obstacles that ranged from operational hurdles to public skepticism. His leadership transformed the NIA into what he described as a “service-driven organisation committed to providing every Ghanaian with a unique and secure identity.” Under his stewardship, the NIA digitised its operations, establishing a widespread network of 16 regional offices, 276 district offices
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Shutterstock Timothy West and his wife Prunella Scales appeared together in Channel 4’s Great Canal Journeys Actor Timothy West, one of Britain’s most distinguished and versatile actors, has died at the age of 90, his family have announced. He was known for roles on stage and screen including in TV sitcoms Not Going Out and Bedtime, dramas such as Bleak House and Gentleman Jack, and soaps Coronation Street and EastEnders. A statement released by his children said the actor died “peacefully in his sleep” and was “with his friends and family at the end”. The actor is also survived by his wife, Fawlty Towers star Prunella Scales, to whom he was married for 61 years. In recent years, the couple had been followed in 10 seasons of Channel 4’s Great
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United States President-elect Donald Trump has picked Fox News host and military veteran Pete Hegseth, a pro-Israel and Iran hawk, to serve as his defence secretary, lauding him as “tough, smart and a true believer in America First”. The 44-year-old’s nomination to lead the world’s most powerful military has come in for criticism from the Democrats, who pointed out his “lack of experience” on the global stage. “The job of Secretary of Defense should not be an entry-level position,” Representative Adam Smith, the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, posted on X. So, who is Hegseth and will his inexperience come in the way of discharging his duty as the Pentagon chief? Who is Pete Hegseth? Hegseth, who served Afghanistan and Iraq, joined Fox News as a contributor
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The alleged support for Hamas related to online activity, Gloucestershire Police said. By MATHILDA HELLER NOVEMBER 13, 2024 12:33 man is led away by police after he confronted demonstrators who gathered to take part in a mass funeral procession protest to commemorate the Palestinians who have been killed in the ongoing conflict in Gaza on March 23, 2024 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England (photo credit: Ian Forsyth/Getty Images) A British police officer was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of support for Hamas, local police announced. The officer, a serving constable with the Gloucestershire Police, was arrested by Counter Terrorism Policing South West (CTPSW) on account of contravening Section 12 of the Terrorism Act. The alleged support for Hamas related to online activity, Gloucestershire Police said. Gloucestershire Police Assistant Chief Constable
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Who: Australia vs Pakistan What: Three-match T20 international series When: November 14, 16 and 18 Where: Brisbane, Sydney and Hobart How to follow: Al Jazeera’s live text and photo coverage for each game begins at 05:00 GMT. Pakistan arrived in Australia for their limited-overs tour on the back of a tumultuous period off-the-field, which saw the departure of Gary Kirsten as the team’s white-ball coach and the change of the team’s leadership. The highly-rated South African coach resigned after a series of behind-the-scenes changes and a power struggle with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Jason Gillespie, Pakistan’s Test team coach, took charge of the team for the tour of Australia and Mohammad Rizwan was appointed the country’s white-ball captain following Babar Azam’s resignation. Despite off-field ruckus and a historically poor
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The influencer and activist has been outspoken in her support for Israel and has been using her platform to combat antisemitism around the world. By JERUSALEM POST STAFF NOVEMBER 13, 2024 08:05 US singer Montana Tucker arrives for the 66th Annual Grammy Awards. (photo credit: ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images) Montana Tucker tells disbelievers of the October 7 attack to “come to Israel and see it with your own eyes,” speaking on the “All About Change” podcast on Monday. The influencer and activist with 14 million followers on social media has been outspoken in her support for Israel and has been using her platform to spread awareness of the surging antisemitism around the world. In the recent episode of the “All About Change” podcast hosted by Jay Ruderman, Tucker shared
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A surge in malaria is reported in several states and is overwhelming the health system, according to a UN agency. Flooding in South Sudan has displaced more than 379,000 people, according to a United Nations update that warned about a surge in malaria. Aid agencies have said the world’s youngest country, highly vulnerable to climate change, is in the grip of its worst flooding in decades, mainly in the north. The floods have affected about 1.4 million people, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Friday, across 43 counties and the disputed Abyei region, which is claimed by both South Sudan and Sudan. It added in a statement that more than 379,000 people were displaced in 22 counties and in Abyei. “A surge in malaria
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Despite Kamala Harris’ loss, pro-abortion rights activists are celebrating the results of the 2024 election, arguing that abortion rights won. “When we look at the election results from this week, we saw voters in states that are really different from each other, in large majorities support abortion rights,” Elisabeth Smith, the director of state policy at the Center for Reproductive Rights, told ABC News in an interview. Abortion was a central issue in Harris’s campaign as she sought to draw a stark difference between her vision for the country and President-elect Donald Trump’s. But, exit polling shows some supporters of abortion rights still voted for Trump, despite Roe v. Wade being overturned as a result of his U.S. Supreme Court appointments. The battlegrounds of Arizona and Nevada were among 10
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Discussions surrounding India – Pakistan relations often revolve around two questions: can they manage their rivalry? And what will it take to foster goodwill in bilateral ties? While important, these queries obfuscate a critical reality: despite their long-standing animosity, India and Pakistan have occasionally engaged constructively. These periods of cooperation, often overlooked and underemphasised, provide insight into how these nuclear-armed rivals might work together, even amid significant tensions. This duality of conflict and engagement characterises their postcolonial history, presenting a complex narrative of rivalry interspersed with attempts at collaboration. The year 2019 serves as a poignant illustration of this conflict-engagement dynamic. In February, a terrorist attack in Pulwama, Kashmir, led to a retaliatory Indian air strike into Pakistani territory, which escalated into an aerial dogfight that resulted in the capture
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While it’s essential for Israel to develop an alternative strategic plan for Palestinians to prevent regional instability and security concerns, Israel has every right to proceed with this decision. By ZINA RAKHAMILOVA NOVEMBER 9, 2024 10:41 AN UNRWA healthcare clinic in Deir al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip: Although UNRWA is technically an offshoot of the United Nations, it functions largely as a Palestinian organization, one that has been infiltrated and compromised by Hamas, the writer argues. (photo credit: ABED RAHIM KHATIB/FLASH90) In 1967, after the Six Day War, Israel expressed willingness to cooperate with the United Nations Relief Works Agency (UNRWA) and did so for 60 years. But now, Israel has finally had enough. In the early days following the Six Day War, UNRWA and Israel exchanged letters agreeing
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Here is a list of nominees in the major categories for the 67th annual Grammy Awards, which will be handed out on February 2, 2025 in Los Angeles. Beyonce leads all nominees with 11 on the strength of her groundbreaking country album “Cowboy Carter”: READ ALSO: 2025 Grammys: Burna Boy, Yemi Alade, Davido, Tems Among Contenders For Best African Music Performance – Album of the Year – “New Blue Sun” – Andre 3000 “Cowboy Carter” – Beyonce “Short n’ Sweet” – Sabrina Carpenter “Brat” – Charli XCX “Djesse Vol. 4” – Jacob Collier “Hit Me Hard and Soft” – Billie Eilish “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess” – Chappell Roan “The Tortured Poets Department” – Taylor Swift – Record of the Year, recognizing overall performance on a song
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A bombing claimed by Pakistani separatists killed 25 people including 14 soldiers at a railway station in the southwestern Balochistan province, police said Saturday. The blast hit as passengers waited on a platform at the main railway station in the provincial capital Quetta. “Fourteen army personnel are among the 25 confirmed dead,” said Muhammad Baloch, […] The post Pakistani separatists kill 22 in railway station blast appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.
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Featured Premiumtimesng.com Nov – 09 – 2024 , 07:51 Nigeria has announced that free emergency Caesarean sections will be made available to “poor and vulnerable” women in an ambitious plan to bring down the high number of mothers dying in childbirth. At 1,047 deaths per 100,000 live births, Africa’s most populous nation has the fourth highest maternal mortality rate in the world and the lack of access to Caesareans is thought to be one of the reasons. Many pregnant women, particularly in rural Nigeria are unable to receive emergency medical care partly due to the cost. “No woman should lose her life simply because she can’t afford a C-section,” Health Minister Muhammad Pate said while announcing the “powerful move”. While the price may vary across Nigeria’s different states, on average
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Lucy Wambui was laid to rest this week, and details about the funeral went viral as top celebrities attended the event Her husband penned a sweet but moving tribute noting how much she meant to him days after b breaking silence about her death TUKO.co.ke featured the top stories of the week, including politician Mike Sonko recalling his friendship with Lucy’s husband Businessman Francis Ng’ang’a is still pursuing justice for his late wife, Lucy Wambui, who died after allegedly undergoing liposuction. Francis Ng’ang’a noted how his wife was his best friend for over 24 years. Photo: Brian Ng’ang’a.Source: UGC While breaking the silence after her death, the wealthy man revealed how Body By Design was shut down after his wife underwent a procedure. His wife’s death left many talking about