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Navigating the Markets: The IFX Brokers Advantage in Trading

South African over the counter (OTC) foreign exchange broker IFX Brokers is regulated by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA). The company’s expertise in the foreign exchange market is extensive. When it comes to the world’s largest and most volatile financial market, IFX Brokers knows how important it is to give its clients instant access [...]

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Confidence in Every Strand: Shop the Hottest Wigs for Sale this season

Have you noticed that people tend to wear different hairstyles during summertime? So have we and that is why we decided to investigate what types of wigs are the most sought after during this season. If you are looking at wigs for sale wondering which style to get for yourself, we are here to help [...]

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The Crucial Role of Tax Specialists for Small Businesses

In the dynamic landscape of small businesses, the need for professional tax specialists is often underestimated. While larger corporations may have dedicated teams to navigate complex tax rules, small businesses can greatly benefit from the expertise of tax specialists. This article explores why engaging a tax specialist is essential for the financial health and success [...]

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Nigeria: Nigerian-Born Bodybuilder Wins 2024 Mr Olympia, Gets Historic $600k Prize

[Leadership] A Nigerian-born United Kingdom-based bodybuilder, Samson Dauda, has won the prestigious 2024 Mr. Olympia bodybuilding title, securing the largest prize ever awarded in the sport's history.




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Kenya: Chepngetich Smashes World Marathon Record in Chicago With 2:09:56

[This Day] Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich took almost two minutes off the world record at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, winning the World Athletics Platinum Label road race in 2:09:56 on Sunday (13).




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Kenya: Running for Kiptum - Kenyans Looking to Dominate Chicago Marathon in Honour of Fallen Champion

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenyan athletes lining up for Sunday evening's Chicago Marathon are looking to earn success in dedication to the late World Record Holder Kevin Kiptum, who died early this year in a road accident in Iten.




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Kenya: Kenya's Chepngetich Breaks Marathon World Record, Dedicates to Late Kiptum

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Ruth Chepngetich became the first woman to ever run a marathon in under two hours and 10 minutes, as she broke the world record in a time of 2:09:56 on her way to winning the Chicago Marathon on Sunday.




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Uganda: Cheptegei Rallies Support for Elgon Half Marathon

[Nile Post] As an Olympic gold medalist, Cheptegei's initiative aims to promote athletics in Uganda while supporting important social and environmental causes.




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Uganda: Uganda to Celebrate International White Cane Day With Inclusive Initiatives

[Nile Post] A key part of the celebrations will be the "RUN FOR THE BLIND" marathon, which aims to engage the public in supporting mobility for persons with visual impairments.




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Uganda: Speaker Among to Run for the Blind

[Nile Post] Kampala -- The "Run for the Blind" event takes place on November 17, State Minister for Disability Affairs Hellen Grace Asamo said, and will coincide with the observance of International White Cane Day, which will be celebrated later this year to promote awareness about the rights and needs of the visually impaired community.




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Nigeria: Lagos Women Run Organisers Plan Big for Expo

[This Day] The organisers of the annual Lagos Women Run are looking beyond the November 9 date for the event.




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Kenya: Kenya's Kipruto in Race for World Athletics Award After Successful Year

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's Benson Kipruto has been nominated for World Athletics Out of Stadium Male Athlete of the Year award.




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Zimbabwe: Triathlon Junior Schools Series Begins

[The Herald] Triathlon Zimbabwe national coach Pamela Fulton believes the Junior Schools Series which got underway on Sunday at Mount Pleasant pool could be a game changer in the country's efforts to increase the sport's participation.




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Kenya: Chepngetich, Ngetich Nominated for Prestigious World Athletics Award

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- World record holder for the women's marathon, Ruth Chepng'etich, and her compatriot for the women's 10km, Agnes Ngetich have been nominated for World Athletics' Out of Stadium Female Athlete of the Year award.




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Kenya: Steeplechase World Record Holder Chepkoech Reminisces On Decade Track Career

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Ten years into her track career, Women's 3000m Steeplechase World Record Holder Beatrice Chepkoech looks back at what has been a golden chance well utilized by the once little girl, who used to run to and fro school across the large tea plantations deep in the heart of Kericho County.




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Liberia: French Embassy Sponsors Liberia Marathon

[New Dawn] Monrovia -- The Embassy of France in Liberia is proud to sponsor the Liberia Marathon, reaffirming its commitment to promoting sports and community development in the country.




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Morocco: Morocco Sweep 45 Medals At International School Gymnasiade in Manama

[MAP] Rabat -- Morocco won 45 medals, including 16 gold, 12 silver and 17 bronze, at the International School Gymnasiade, held from October 22 to 31 in Bahrain's Manama.




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Kenya: Chepkirui Outsprints Obiri to Win New York Marathon in Kenya Podium Sweep

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's Sheila Chepkirui held off a stiff challenge from fellow countrywoman, Hellen Obiri, to win the New York Marathon on Sunday -- her first-ever World Marathon Majors triumph.




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Kenya: Chebet, Korir Claim Podium for Kenya At New York Marathon

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's Evans Chebet and Albert Korir claimed two of the three podium places at the New York Marathon in a thrilling men's race on Sunday.




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Nigeria: Two AFN Chiefs Indicted in Favour Ofili Paris 2024 100m Omission Saga

[This Day] *Dr Mumuni Alao Panel recommends $5,000 compensation for Ofili




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Kenya: Hope for GBV Victims in Kenyan Athletics As Stakeholders Establish Hotline

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Stakeholders in Kenyan athletics have heightened the war against gender-based violence (GBV) with the establishment of a hotline to assist those in distress.




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Kenya: Chepng'etich in Final List of World Athletics Awards Nominees As Kipyegon, Chebet, Wanyonyi Miss Out

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- World record holder for the women's marathon, Ruth Chepng'etich, is the only Kenyan in the final list of nominees for the World Athletics athletes of the year awards.




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Kenya: Athletes Urged Not to Fall Prey to Misinformation About Athletics Kenya

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Athletics Kenya (AK) director of youth development Barnaba Korir has bemoaned the increasing mistrust certain athletes have towards the federation.




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Zimbabwe: Waison, Dube Win First Mutual Marathon

[The Herald] Blessing Waison and Phillipa Dube were yesterday crowned champions for this year's First Mutual Marathon at Old Georgians Sports Club.




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Africa: Trump Vows to Lead 'Golden Age of America'

[Leadership] US President-elect Donald Trump vowed to lead the "golden age of America" after he emerged victorious in the contested election, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris in Tuesday's polls.




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Namibia: Trump's Re-Election Could Impact Us Development Aid to Namibia, Raising Concerns Over Future Relations

[Namibian] United States of America president-elect Donald Trump could cut down on development aid and other financial support to countries like Namibia.




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Nigeria: What Trump's Victory Portends for Nigeria's Economy - Analyst

[Daily Trust] A senior market analyst at FXTM, Lukman Otunuga, yesterday said the victory of Donald Trump in the United States presidential election may pressure oil prices and trigger inflation in a concomitant effect on the local economy in Nigeria.




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Liberia: Trump's 2nd Term - a Game Changer for Liberia... for Better or Worse?

[Liberian Observer] With Donald Trump set to return to the White House, Liberia is bracing for a potentially dramatic shift in its relationship with the United States. Early indications suggest Trump may take a more pragmatic, interest-first approach to foreign policy, departing sharply from the development-focused strategies of past administrations, both Republican and Democrat. For Liberia, this shift brings both risks and opportunities. Figures like Peter J. Pham, a former Trump advisor and now a key player in Liberia's




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Africa: When the Truth Becomes a Lie - What Trump's Election Means for the World As We Know It

[IPS] New York -- On the day following the US election, UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres issued a brief statement commending the people of the United States for their active participation in the democratic process. He wisely omitted to mention that the election of Donald J. Trump - who attempted to overturn the people's mandate by inciting an insurrection in 2020 - is a major setback for the UN's worldwide quest to advance human rights and the rule of law.




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Uganda: Museveni Congratulates Trump On Election Win

[Nile Post] We, the freedom-loving people of Uganda, look forward to mutually beneficial engagement with your administration," Museveni wrote, concluding with a message of peace and cooperation between the two countries




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Nigeria: Nigerian Doctor Sues U.S. Govt for Over Two Years Unlawful Detention, Seeks $400m Compensation

[Premium Times] Because of the detention, which lasted for almost 30 months, Mr Adeoye lost his two houses and is now diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PSTD), his lawyer, Femi Ogunjumelo, said.




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Nigeria: Nigerian Community Whose Ruler Was Jailed for Theft in U.S. Likens His Case to Trump's

[Premium Times] According to court documents obtained by PREMIUM TIMES, the traditional ruler was convicted of theft in April 1997 at the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, State of Maryland in the US.




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Sudan: How Will Trump's Return to the White House Impact Sudan?

[Dabanga] Washington D.C. -- With Donald Trump set to return to the White House following his vistory in the US elections on November 5, questions are being raised about how his administration will guide relations with Sudan, especially in light of his "America First" policy that he has pledged to his constituents to adopt.




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Kenya: Ruto Congratulates Trump in Phone Call, Discusses U.S.-Kenya Ties and Haiti Mission

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has congratulated U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on his recent election victory during a phone call, where the two leaders discussed strengthening bilateral relations and areas of mutual interest.




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Kenya: Will Trump Scrap Biden's Kenya Trade Deal and Revive 2020 Talks?

[Business Day Africa] Former US President Donald Trump's return to the White House has cast uncertainty over trade talks between Kenya and the United States, which were revived under President Joe Biden.




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Liberia: U.S. Africom Commander Highlights Partnership With Liberia

[Liberian Observer] The Commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Michael Langley, has underscored the deepening military and diplomatic partnership between the U.S. and Liberia.




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Kenya: After Election, Kenya-Born Legislator Heads to Minnesota Capitol

[VOA] Minneapolis, Minnesota -- Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley made history November 5 by becoming the first Kenyan-born immigrant elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives. She describes her victory as a testament to resilience, determination and the realization of the American dream.




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Nigeria: Nigerians Win Elections in US, Australia

[Daily Trust] Four Nigerians - a United States-born Nigerian, Dr Oye Owolewa, District of Columbia; Segun Adeyina, Georgia, USA, Adeyemi Mobolade, Colorado Springs, USA; and Chiaka Barry, Ginninderra District, Australia - have recently won elections into various elective positions.




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Kenya: Ruto, Trump Signal Continuity of Haiti Mission Amid Washington Regime Change

[Business Day Africa] Kenya and the United States have signalled their commitment to the Kenya-led mission in Haiti, dispelling concerns over a potential policy shift under incoming U.S. President Donald Trump.




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Nigeria: Implications of Donald Trump's Victory for Nigeria?, By Uddin Ifeanyi

[Premium Times] "How does Donald Trump's victory, last week, in the contest for the U.S. presidency play to Nigeria's advantage or disadvantage?" Given that this is a question most non-Americans -- from Mexico, through China and Europe, to North Korea and Russia -- are asking, it would have been perverse if Nigerians were not minded to seek the same answers. And I did get this inquiry the day after the polls closed in the US. Yet, read against the broader geopolitical canvas on which the U.S. projects and manages its




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Nigeria: Jonathan, Kwankwaso Task Trump On Global Peace, Nigerian Democracy

[Leadership] Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged President Donald Trump to promote the cause for global peace, stability and progress.




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Africa: What Could Trump's Second Presidency Mean for Africa?

[New Times] A week after Donald Trump's re-election as President of the United States, Africa is grappling with the prospects of what the Republican's second term could mean for the continent.




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Africa: Russia- Africa Partnership Gains 'More and More' Strength

[allAfrica] Monrovia -- African ministers attending the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum in Sochi have been assured of Russia's 'total support' to the continent in 'different sectors', reports the BBC.




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Mauritius: Elections in Mauritius - Press StatementAntony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

[State Department] The United States congratulates the people of Mauritius for their dedication to the democratic process and the newly elected government on its election victory. We look forward to working with Prime Minister-Elect Dr. Navin Ramgoolam on strengthening our bilateral ties. By expanding our partnership and deepening our cooperation, we can promote democracy, economic growth, and regional security to the benefit of both our countries and the Indian Ocean region.




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Nigeria: US Adds Nigerian Man to '15 Most Wanted' List for Child Murder - Offers $25,000 Reward

[Vanguard] A Nigerian man sought by Rhode Island authorities on charges of murder, serious bodily harm to a child, and unlawful flight to avoid prosecution has been added to the U.S. Marshals Service's "15 Most Wanted" list. A reward of up to $25,000 is offered for information leading to his arrest.




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Sudan: Reinforcing UN Sanctions on RSF Commanders for Perpetuating Sudan's Civil War

[State Department] Following the United Nations Security Council's designation of two Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commanders on November 8, the Treasury Department is today sanctioning Abdel Rahman Joma'a Barakallah (Barakallah), the RSF West Darfur Commander.




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Liberia: Opposition Warns Boakai's Ties With Russia Threaten Stability, U.S. Relations

[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- The opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has warned that President Joseph Boakai's administration's efforts to establish diplomatic ties with Russia, despite Liberia's longstanding relationship with the United States, pose a serious threat to the country's peace and stability.




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Madagascar: UNAIDS Calls for Global Solidarity to Strengthen Madagascar's HIV Response to End Aids As a Public Health Threat

[UNAIDS] Geneva -- The Executive Director of UNAIDS Winnie Byanyima is calling for accelerated global solidarity to strengthen Madagascar's response to HIV, including preventing new HIV infections and expanding access to treatment, to end AIDS as a public health threat. Ms Byanyima is visiting the country between 19-24 October to support its response to the HIV epidemic. Madagascar has seen dramatic increase in new HIV infections since 2010 and a 158% increase in AIDS-related deaths over the same period. UNAIDS is concerned




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South Africa: Efficacy of 6-Monthly HIV Prevention Jab Confirmed in Second Major Study

[spotlight] In June, we heard what could be this year's biggest HIV breakthrough: a twice-yearly injection can prevent HIV infection. Findings from a second large study of the jab has now confirmed that it works. Elri Voigt goes over the new findings and unpacks the licenses that are expected to facilitate the availability of generic versions of the jab in over a hundred countries, including South Africa.




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Uganda: Three in Ten Sex Workers Are HIV-Positive - Survey

[Nile Post] The survey, conducted across 12 districts, was presented at Makerere University's School of Public Health, shedding light on the urgent need for targeted interventions to address the HIV epidemic among this vulnerable population.