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Kelvin Kiptum, Kenya’s Marathon world record holder, dies in road accident at 24
Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum, the world-record holder in the men’s marathon, tragically passed away at the age of 24 in a road accident that also claimed the life of his coach, Rwanda’s Gervais Hakizimana. The accident occurred on a road in western Kenya, casting a shadow over the promising career of Kiptum, who had emerged as […]
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South African singer Tyla has won a Grammy for Best African Music Performance
Tyla, the 22-year-old sensation, won the Grammy for Best African Music Performance at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, marking a historic victory for South African music. Her afropiano and R&B smash, “Water,” which not only enthralled global audiences but also sparked a viral TikTok challenge and landed her a coveted slot on the Billboard Hot […]
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Gambia National Team Departs for Suadi Ahead of AFCON Finals in Côte d’Ivoire
Exciting News! The Gambia National Team has embarked on a crucial journey for an eight-day technical training camp in Saudi Arabia, gearing up for the upcoming Afcon Finals in Cote D’Ivoire. The Scorpions left the Gambian shores on the 5th of January 2024, starting the new year with a mission to hone their skills and […]
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Nike Honoured Eluid Kipchoge With Statue & Track
Nike recently celebrated its two-decade partnership with marathon star Eliud Kipchoge in a special way. They honored him by unveiling a track and a statue at two of their main offices. The track, called the Eliud Kipchoge Track, was revealed at Nike’s European headquarters in the Netherlands. At the same time, a statue was unveiled […]
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Former Ghana striker Raphael Dwamena has died after collapsing in Saturday during an Albanian Super League soccer match.
The Albanian Football Federation confirmed the death of the 28-year-old Dwamena. Footage on social media appeared to show the player by himself and falling over on the field in the 24th minute of the match between Dwamena���s Egnatia and Partizani. Other players rushed over and, despite immediate medical intervention, the federation said ���the player unfortunately […]
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A New World Record for Longest Cooking Marathon
Irish chef Alan Fisher has broken the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon, previously held by Nigeria’s Hilda Baci. Baci set the record in 2021 with a 93-hour, 11-minute cooking marathon. However, Fisher cooked for a grueling 119 straight hours to claim the new record. Fisher owns a restaurant in Japan that struggled […]
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Legal Resolution: Asamoah Gyan Ordered to Compensate Ex-Wife and Acknowledge Paternity of Children
In a significant legal development in Ghana, former Black Stars football captain Asamoah Gyan has been instructed by the court to provide compensation to his ex-wife, Gifty Gyan, as it has been established that he is the biological father of their three children. The ruling is a milestone in an ongoing legal battle that has […]
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ST Singhateh: Gambia’s Living Legend In Music
From hosting amazing music shows to releasing great songs, ST Singhateh is undeniably The Gambia’s living legends in music, and we love to see that. Called by fans with different names like “Brikama Boyo”, “Saluto”, and “Respecto”, the singer knows how to reflect his society in his music, making it for many to relate and […]
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AFCON 2021: Gambia’s First AFCON Experience Is In The Hands Of A 28 Man Squad
In recent news, the Gambia national team coach Tom Saintfie named his 28 man squad for the Gambia’s first-ever AFCON experience. The team includes some of the country’s most talented and experienced stars in football.��������ï”font-weight: 400;”>In a publication by CAFOnline.com, the Belgian coach said, “The squad is selected based on the principles that we have […]
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How Women Are Leading The Fight Against Breast Cancer In The Gambia
Women in The Gambia have been at the forefront of fighting breast cancer through various activities. Apart from raising awareness, women have pressured the Gambian government to provide the necessary health equipment to accommodate breast cancer patients. Despite the continuous engagement with the government, most women diagnosed with breast cancer have traveled to neighboring Senegal […]