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(Istanbul) – The Turkish government should comply with international law and implement the binding rulings of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) by immediately releasing politicians Selahattin Demirtaş and Figen Yuksekdağ, who were former co-chairmen of the opposition People’s Democratic Party ( HDP). ), four rights organizations said today. The four non-governmental organizations—Human Rights Watch, the Turkey Human Rights Litigation Project, the International Commission of Jurists and the International Federation for Human Rights—made their call on the seventh anniversary of the unjust imprisonment of the politicians. “The seventh anniversary of the illegal imprisonment of Selahattin Demirtaş and Figen Yuksekdağ…

TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Former Ghana forward Raphael Dwamena has died after collapsing Saturday during an Albanian Super League soccer match. Footage on social media appeared to show the player alone and falling on the pitch in the 24th minute of Egnatia Douamena’s clash with Partizani. Other players rushed over and, despite immediate medical intervention, the federation said “the player has unfortunately passed away”. The game was suspended at 1-1 without further play. Dwamena, the season’s top scorer with nine goals in the Albanian Super League, made eight appearances for Ghana and scored twice. ” The Ghana Football Association I…

Gabon will host Kenya at the Stade de Franceville for a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Thursday (November 16). The hosts come into the game on the back of a 1-1 draw with Guinea in an international friendly last month. Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy broke the deadlock in the 35th minute for the hosts, while Aaron Boupendza leveled the game from the spot just past the hour mark to help Gabon secure a draw. Kenya, meanwhile, also shared the spoils in a 2-2 friendly draw with Russia in their last game. Aleksandr Sobolev opened the scoring for the Europeans…

Yellow cardan African crypto fintech company launched the PayPal USD (PYUSD) in the African region. This new stablecoin from PayPal, issued by Paxos, will open new opportunities for digital financial transactions between Africa and the United States. Record In August, PYUSD was launched in the US market. PYUSD is a fully USD backed stablecoin with 100% reserves in USD deposits, US bonds and cash equivalents. PYUSD – and its reserves – are subject to strict regulatory oversight by the New York State Department of Financial Services that meets the highest standards of consumer protection. By The Numbers Cryptocurrency adoption in…

American socialite Kim Kardashian closed 2023 as Man of the YearKim shared a tweet on her Twitter page accompanied by a photo of herself on the cover of GQ, announcing that she is the 2023 GQ Man of the YearSocial media users applauded and praised the reality star who made GQ Man of the Year 2023Kim Kardashian is GQ Man of the Year 2023. Image: @KimkardashianSource: UGCAmerican socialite Kim Kardashian definitely deserves to be mom of the year. The star recently went viral after explaining the North West parenting struggles. Kim K was recently crowned Man of the Year 2023…

New African insurtech company Pineapple has raised $21.3 million Series B in a round led by Futuregrowth, Talent10 and MIC, with participation from Old Mutual ESD, Lireas Holdings, ASISA ESD Fund and E4E Africa. It is arguably the largest funding round ever in South Africa, Africa’s most secured market. Pineapple takes the record from Naked, another insurtech startup in the country that raised $17 million in Series B in February this year. “This funding round is a testament to our technology and AI-powered operating model, enabling our mission to deliver affordable and comprehensive insurance to all South Africans,” said Marnus…

Former University of Ghana Psychology Department Professor Joseph Osafo has commended Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong for peacefully conceding defeat to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in the New Patriotic Party presidential election.In the New Patriotic Party elections held on Saturday, November 4, Mr. Kennedy Agyapong showed a great performance collecting over 70,000 votes, topping the list of four candidates who hoped to become the standard bearer of the party. He rose to second place. Although Mr. Kennedy Agyapong could not defeat the Vice President, who was elected as the standard bearer with more than 100,000 votes, considering the fact that the…

A Maryland state flag flies outside the State House in Annapolis. Photo by Danielle E. Gaines. Rep. David Troun’s campaign for the U.S. Senate got a potential boost from a major political force Thursday: the state teachers union. Trone (D-6th) was recommended for approval by the representative assembly of the Maryland State Education Association. The state’s teachers union, which does not officially vote in federal elections, will promote Trone’s name to the National Education Association. The group’s political action board is scheduled to vote this month. Maryland teachers union president Cheryl Bost said in a statement that her group appreciates…

The Director of Digital Transformation and Commerce at Vodafone Ghana, Angela Mensah-Poku has bid farewell to the brand after 15 years of association with them. Her tenure was marked by a passion for digital innovation and transformational leadership. Angela’s work at Vodafone Ghana has been integral in driving commercial and operational excellence to new heights, both within the country and abroad. Her contributions have left a lasting impression on the Ghanaian telecommunications industry. Angela joined Vodafone Ghana in 2009 as Chief of Staff and was among the first diaspora talent to return home after Vodafone acquired Ghana Telecom. During her…

The midfielder rose to prominence at Arsenal before moving on to West HamIt’s a three-team race for the title… Toney could lead Arsenal to glory: Everything Begins!By Sam Mcevoy for Mailonline Posted by: 02:28 EST, November 15, 2023 | UPDATED: 04:18 EST, November 15, 2023 A former Premier League star who rose to fame with Arsenal has announced his retirement from football at the age of 36.The midfielder has featured for some of Europe’s biggest clubs and represented his country Cameroon 49 times before calling time on his international career in 2015.After starring with the Gunners, he spent seven years…