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Tournament football is often defined by momentum, and for Sudan coach Kwesi Appiah, his side is finding theirs at precisely the right moment. The Falcons of Jediane topped Group D of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, edging holders Senegal on goal difference after a tense 0-0 draw in Zanzibar on Tuesday night. Remarkably, Sudan had assembled just four days before the competition began, yet Appiah’s men have progressed unbeaten through the group stage. “We started the competition slowly but progressed to beat Nigeria and grind out a result against Senegal,” the Ghanaian tactician explained. “The more we advance,…

If you have spent any time on a dating app in hetero-world, you’ve probably encountered the type: enthusiastic, communicative, “partnered” with someone but “open” and very eager to talk about it. Or, rather, explain it – how it works, what the rules are, why it’s right for them. There is, of course, nothing inherently wrong with ethical non-monogamy – actually, there can be a lot right – nor should there be any universal expectations of romantic relationships besides mutual respect. But the reputation of ENMs in the straight dating world, however rightly earned, is suspect: expected condescension, mutually projected emotional…

A United States federal judge has granted a temporary block against a Texas law that would require the Ten Commandments from the Christian Bible to be displayed in the classrooms of every public school.On Wednesday, US District Judge Fred Biery issued a preliminary injunction against Texas’s Senate Bill 10, which was slated to take effect on September 1.Texas would have become the largest state to impose such a requirement on public schools.But Judge Biery’s decision falls in line with two other court decisions over the past month: one in Arkansas and one in Louisiana, both of which ruled such laws…

92 The Tripoli-based Libyan government has confirmed the reopening of the Syrian Embassy in Tripoli after more than 13 years of closure, marking a fresh step in restoring diplomatic ties between the two nations. The reopening took place today during the visit of a Syrian Foreign Ministry delegation led by Mohammad Jaffal, Deputy Director of the Arab Affairs Department at the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates. Jaffal and his team attended the event, underscoring the significance of Syria’s renewed presence in Libya. This development follows another symbolic milestone earlier in the week. On Monday, 18 August, Libya’s Ministry…

Businesses often accumulate a surprising amount of unwanted items during renovations, office relocations, seasonal cleanouts, or equipment upgrades. Traditional disposal methods often result in items being sent directly to the landfill, which not only impacts the environment but can also reflect poorly on a company’s sustainability efforts. Many organizations today are looking for responsible ways to handle discarded items while supporting local communities. One approach that has gained momentum is partnering with nonprofits for reuse programs. By working with charitable organizations, businesses can transform their junk removal needs into an opportunity for social impact and environmental responsibility. Junk removal companies…

Here are the key events on day 1,274 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.Here is how things stand on Thursday, August 21:Fighting Three people were killed and four others injured in a Russian attack on the city of Kostiantynivka, in Ukraine’s Donetsk, the regional prosecutor’s office said in a post on Facebook. Russian shelling killed one person in the town of Bilozerka in Ukraine’s Kherson region, the Kherson Regional Prosecutor’s Office said in a post on Telegram. Russian forces are increasing their pressure near Lyman in the north of Donetsk, Oleksandr Syrskii, commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces, wrote on Facebook. A…

Labor Day is not until September 1, but retailers are already offering oodles of Labor Day deals. The unofficial end of summer, a celebration of the American worker’s contribution to our national prosperity, brings with it bargains on WIRED-tested gear, including home office essentials and some of our favorite gadgets. For the next couple of weeks, we’ll be cruising and perusing for the latest true discounts on the gear we recommend to our friends—and rounding them all up for you below.Check our Best Labor Day Mattress Deals and upcoming outdoor gear deals stories for additional savings. We’ve also got some…

A prominent South African MP fired shots to fend off a violent attack by a gang on him and two of his colleagues in Cape Town.Ian Cameron – along with two other members of parliament’s police committee, Lisa Schickerling and Nicholas Gotsell – were returning from a work trip when their vehicle was ambushed in the township of Philippi on Tuesday.The assailants smashed the car’s windows with bricks, injuring Cameron and Gotsell. Cameron, whose teeth were broken, retaliated by opening fire, injuring one of the attackers.Police said two teenagers, aged 16 and 18, have been arrested as they investigate a…

The Ghana Developing Communities Association(GDCA), a non – governmental organisation based in Tamale, has called on the Ministry of Finance and all relevant agencies to publish a timetable indicating when the District Assemblies Common Fund(DACF) will be released in each quarter to the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies(MMDAs ) According to them, these was to ensure prompt and predictable disbursement of the DACF to the MMDAs to allow for proper planning, continuity of projects and improved accountability This was contained in a statement issued by the Executive Director of the Ghana Developing Communities Association (GDCA), Alhaji Osman Abdel-Rahman and copied…

Nigeria continues to face one of the highest burdens of malnutrition globally, with 32% of children under five stunted and millions of women and adolescent girls suffering from micronutrient deficiencies. To address this persistent crisis, Nigeria Health Watch will convene a Nutrition Roundtable themed “Strengthening Local Food Fortification to Combat Malnutrition in Nigeria” on 28th August 2025. The roundtable will bring together key stakeholders from government, the private sector, civil society, and development partners to explore strategies to strengthen Nigeria’s food fortification ecosystem. Deliberations will focus on enhancing local production, supporting small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs), and ensuring regulatory compliance…