Hadwin tied for 2nd as Scheffler leads at Memorial entering weekend
Adam Hadwin played in the morning when the wind wasn’t quite so strong, but it didn’t take much. The Canadian was at 8 under in the Memorial until he drove …
Africa
Don recommends Mimiko’s Abiye Initiative for intervention
The adoption of an indigenous midwives initiative across the country will significantly improve Nigeria’s maternal mortality according to John Sotunsa, a professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. He said this while …
35 children among those killed in latest Sudan civil war carnage, U.N. says
Johannesburg — The United Nations confirmed late Thursday that 35 children were among those killed in one of the deadliest attacks to date in the civil war that has torn …
The UN says a quarter of the world’s children under 5 have severe food poverty. Many are in Africa
KALTUNGO, Nigeria — The 9-month-old twins cried nonstop and tugged at their mother, seeking attention but also food. They had received little in the past 24 hours, and there were …
Zimbabwe deregisters 7 universities in India and Northern Cyprus
In its initial statement on March 11, 2024, the government body, ZIMCHE, gave no reason for the deregistration of institutions but noted that “studying at an unaccredited institution may result …
South Korea’s Yoon, vows to expand aid contribution, mineral ties with Africa
He also pledged to offer US$14 billion in export financing to promote trade and investment for South Korean companies in Africa. South Korea is one of the world’s largest energy …
Why did Nelson Mandela’s ANC lose its majority in South Africa’s elections, and what comes next?
Johannesburg — On April 27, 1994, Black and White South Africans voted side by side for a new government for the first time in the country’s history. Nelson Mandela’s party, the …
Absa aims to use new Beijing office to strengthen China-Africa business ties
Absa Group, one of Africa’s largest diversified financial services companies, aims to build stronger ties with Chinese firms as part of its global expansion strategy, amid growing investment and trade …
Yuka Saso wins U.S. Women’s Open as Minjee Lee collapses on back 9
Yuka Saso became a U.S. Women’s Open champion for the second time Sunday and took her place in history with a rare footnote — the first Filipina to win the …
Mean Girls actress Jo Chim on hiding her Chinese side, and being remembered for more than her day job
We spoke Chinese at home, but out on the streets I’d only speak English. I was ashamed of being Chinese. We ate Chinese food at home, but when kids would …