Al Nassr captain, Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a one-match ban for displaying an ‘obscene’ gesture during a game against Al-Shabab. The Portuguese icon made the gesture in response to the chanting of Messi’s name by Al Shabab fans during the game. Ronaldo displayed the gesture as a celebration after …
Read More »Senegal maintains ban on TikTok
Senegal’s government has maintained a ban it imposed on the social media app TikTok in August. Authorities had banned the app on accusations that it was “the preferred network for malicious people to broadcast hateful and subversive messages that threaten the country’s stability”. Senegal’s Communications Minister Moussa Bocar Thiam on …
Read More »Egyptians divided over recent niqab ban at schools
The Egyptian government has banned female students from wearing the niqab, a face-covering veil, at schools, according to state-owned media. Education Minister Reda Hegazy’s statement, released on Monday and quoted by the government-owned Ahram newspaper, said students have an “optional” right to choose if they will cover their hair at …
Read More »Commercial sex workers clash with Sunyani Traditional Council over ban on noise making
Following the announcement of the funeral ceremony of Sunyanimanhene, Nana Bosoma Asor Nkrawiri ll, the Sunyani Traditional Council has formally declared a one-month ban on making noise in Sunyani. The news was announced at the Sunyani Traditional Council’s emergency meeting, which was held at Sunyani Palace. Residents in the region …
Read More »FIFA finally lifts ban on Zimbabwe
FIFA has announced on Monday that it has lifted the 18-month ban on the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA). The global governing body had initially suspended Zimbabwe in February 2022 following government interference in the sport. The ban had major repercussions for Zimbabwean football, with the national team being unable to …
Read More »Month Long ban on drumming and noise making lifted in Accra
The ban on drumming and noise making in the Ga Mashie and other areas under Gbese, Otublohum, Sempe, Akamajen, Asere, Abola and Ngleshie Alata, has been lifted with a call for peace and unity to ensure development. The Gbese Mantse, Nii Ayi-Bonte II beat the Odadao twin drums to signify …
Read More »American state ban bible for schools say e get ‘violence and vulgar language’ inside
One school district for di US state for Utah don comot di Bible from elementary and middle schools say e get “vulgarity and violence”. Dis dey come afta one parent complain say di King James Bible tok tins wey pikin dem no suppose hear. Utah Republican goment pass law for …
Read More »Ban on noise-making, drumming in Accra begins
Effective today, May 15, 2023, all forms of noise-making and drumming in Accra will be put on hold following a ban on same. This comes ahead of preparations for the 2023 Homowo festival by the Ga people. Per the ban, activities that involve the use of loudspeakers, drums, funeral rites, …
Read More »Dr Ago Tetteh sounds alarm ahead of Ga Traditional Council’s ban on drumming, noisemaking
It is almost that time of the year when the Ga Traditional Council put a ban on drumming and noise-making in communities of the Greater Accra Region ahead of the Homowo festival. Those who have always stood against the directive and called for change have been urged to relocate to …
Read More »I will continue protests despite police ban – Kenyan opposition leader Odinga
Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga says protests against President William Ruto’s government over the high cost of living would go ahead as scheduled despite a police ban. In a Twitter post, Odinga called for protests on Monday and Thursday, hours after accusing Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of “coordinating a campaign …
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