Day: September 14, 2024

Israeli military targeted a three-story building north of the city of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon late Friday night, injuring 13 people, according to Lebanese military sources.

The military sources said that the Israeli army carried out seven airstrikes on five villages and towns and shelled seven villages and towns with about 35 shells in southern Lebanon on Saturday.

In response to the attacks, Hezbollah attacked several Israeli military headquarters and sites with drones and missiles.

Lebanese military sources said that army positions have monitored the launch of approximately 70 Katyusha rockets and several drones from Lebanon toward northern Israel.

Tensions along the Lebanon-Israel border escalated on Oct. 8, 2023, following a barrage of rockets launched by the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah toward Israel in solidarity with Hamas’ attack on Israel the day before. Israel then retaliated by firing heavy artillery toward southeastern Lebanon. Enditem

Source: The Namibia Press Agency

China’s anti-graft chief Li Xi urged renewed efforts in advancing full and rigorous Party governance during an inspection tour to northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province.

Li, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and secretary of the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, went on the tour from Tuesday to Friday.

During the inspection, Li visited the Central Grain Reserve Harbin Direct Warehouse Co., Ltd., which is affiliated to the China Grain Reserves Group (Sinograin). He also paid visits to Harbin Institute of Technology, a local rice-growing agricultural cooperative, and a village dwelled by people of Hezhe ethnicity.

He urged greater efforts in addressing corruption that occurs at the people’s doorsteps and ensuring that the people can benefit more thoroughly and fairly from the fruits of the reform.

In order to comprehensively deepen reform, it is a must to give full play to the role of full and rigorous Party se
lf-governance in providing political guidance and guarantees, said Li at a seminar held during the inspection tour. He reiterated the necessity to continuously improve conduct, enforce discipline, and combat corruption.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency

At least two people were killed and 29 others injured on Saturday in a two-train collision in Sharqiya Province north of the Egyptian capital Cairo, official Ahram newspaper reported. Enditem

Source: The Namibia Press Agency

President Xi Jinping emphasized continuous efforts to uphold, improve and run the system of people’s congresses, the country’s fundamental political system, to good effect at a meeting held on Saturday to celebrate the 70th founding anniversary of the National People’s Congress.

Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, stressed the need to further firm up confidence in the path, theory, system and culture of socialism with Chinese characteristics.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency

Mr Francis John, Executive Director, Kulikuli Entertainment Records Label, USA, has called for the promotion of Afrobeat music to set new global standards in the music industry.

John made this call at the news conference and introduction of ‘NYcee’, KuliKuli Entertainment USA’s first afrobeat artist to the world in Abuja.

He said afrobeat singers infused contemporary capacity that make songs to be electrified and such would take afrobeat to new heights.

John said that introducing an exceptionally talented NYcee, the first artist to be officially signed under the music label, was an exciting moment.

According to him, NYcee was not only being celebrated because of her potential, but also the endless possibilities that afrobeat holds on the global stage.

‘At KuliKuli Entertainment, we believe in talent that transcends borders, NYcee is the very definition of that.

‘Her voice carries the heartbeat of afrobeat, infused with a contemporary flair that makes her music both electrifying and soothing.

‘She is bo
ld, creative and committed to making a lasting impact. This is why we have taken the leap to invest in her journey.

‘We believe that with the right backing, she will not only shine in Nigeria but around the world,’ he said.

He further said that their openness was not limited to just rising stars like NYcee, but they also welcome collaborations with successful musicians, promoters, producers, and financiers across Nigeria, Africa and America.

‘Whether you are an established artist looking for collaboration, a promoter ready to showcase talent, or a financier interested in backing groundbreaking projects, we are ready to work with you.

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‘Together, we can create something truly remarkable that elevates afrobeat and sets new global standards.

‘I sincerely thank you all for being here, for your support and believing in the vision. Together, we will take afrobeat to new heights, and NYcee will become a name the world will know and lo
ve,’ he added.

Also speaking, Dr Halima Mahaja, Chief Executive Officer, Global Diverse Consortium LLC Atlanta Georgia, said the introduction focused on believing in the possibilities of human potential.

She described NYcee as a young woman with incredible talent, but more importantly, a symbol of resilience, dedication and the power of dreams.

Mahaja, an associate partner of Kulikuli, said that NYcee represented the hope of countless young artists, who were waiting for their moment to shine and the moment began for her from today.

‘KuliKuli Entertainment, under the visionary leadership of John, has seen what others may have overlooked.

‘They have taken a risk, investing not only in an artist, but in the future of afrobeat and global music culture.

‘In a world where the next big thing can emerge from any corner of the globe, NYcee’s journey reflected the dreams of many who wished to make their mark.

‘We are not just here to celebrate one artist, rather to extend our hands to collaborators, promoters, p
roducers, and financiers in Nigeria, Africa, and beyond,’ she said.

‘Together, we can create music that resonates across continents and touches lives in ways we cannot even imagine.With KuliKuli Entertainment at the helm, we are poised for extraordinary success.

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‘This is not just about financial return, this is about cultural impact, brand recognition, and being part of a movement that elevates afrobeat to new heights,’ she added.

She urged stakeholders to continue to work together, by ensuring that the dreams nurtured here would take root and blossom into a future filled with music, collaboration and success.

Mr Harrison Emmanuel, Danteslen from the UK, said the bold vision of Kulikuli Entertainment, as well as the exciting future of afrobeat would continue to captivate hearts around the world.

Emmanuel, who specialised in photography, cinematography, and filmmaking, said Afrobeat born from the soul of Africa, has emerged as a global m
ovement that speaks to the hearts of millions across continents.

‘Today, we add a new voice to that movement, a voice that is powerful, fresh, and poised to make waves on the international stage ‘NYcee’.

‘NYcee is more than a musician. She is a symbol of perseverance, talent, and authenticity.

‘Her journey from the streets of Nigeria to this global stage has been one marked by dedication, resilience, and an unwavering belief in her talent.

‘As we all know, the road to success is rarely smooth. There are challenges and setbacks, but the key is to rise stronger and more determined,’ he said.

The convener, Nancy Bernard popularly known as NYcee, said she feels so excited and blessed, for people above someone to actually believe in a person that was not up to their standard.

Bernard said that professionally, she had been in the music industry since 2012 through other management.

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According to her, being an afrobeat singer wo
uld help her to stay glued to her roots, as well as enabling her to influence her society.

‘I have known Kulikuli Entertainment for over 10 years now , it is the right network that can work with my personality and bring out the best in me.

‘A lot of people do music for different reasons, but as a human activist, I do not just do it for money but to pass messages across to the society,’ she added.

Bernard appealed to her fans and well-wishers to always support her in her music career, in order to attain her goals in the industry.

Source: News Agency of Nigeria

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the “epicenter” of the ongoing mpox outbreak in Africa, will launch its first phase of the vaccination campaign on Oct. 2, the government announced late Friday.

The vaccination effort, which runs until Oct. 11, follows the receipt of over 265,000 doses from international partners, according to the minutes of the weekly council of ministers meeting.

“The process of procuring 3,000 doses of vaccines for children is sufficiently advancing,” the minutes said.

A report released Friday by the Congolese Ministry of Health revealed that the DRC, considered the “epicenter” of the current mpox outbreak, has reported 21,813 suspected cases, including 716 deaths since the start of 2024, accounting for about 90 percent of cases in Africa.

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced the approval of the MVA-BN vaccine, developed by Bavarian Nordic A/S, as the first mpox vaccine added to its prequalification list.

The ongoing mpox outbreak in Africa was declared a public hea
lth emergency of international concern by the WHO in mid-August, with the emergence of the poorly understood but more dangerous clade 1b variant, first detected in the DRC in September 2023. This strain has since been reported in countries including Sweden and Thailand.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency