by admin | Mar 24, 2025 | soccer, sports, tournaments
The sixth match day of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers begins on Sunday, March 23rd, after an thrilling conclusion to match day five on Saturday.
CAFOnline emphasizes five crucial matches to watch in Match Day 6.
GROUP I: Madagascar versus Ghana
Fresh from their decisive 5-0 win against Chad in the preceding round, Ghana tops Group I with 12 points and is set to play away against Madagascar, which holds second position with 10 points.
The victor of this encounter will gain momentum and move one step nearer to securing their spot at the international tournament.
GROUP C: Benin versus South Africa
In Group C of the qualifiers, an thrilling confrontation awaits between the frontrunners from South Africa and the runners-up from Benin.
As the host, Benin will strive for three points to secure first place in the group, whereas the Southern African nation hopes to extend their lead at the top, where they currently hold a two-point advantage.
GROUP D: Cameroon versus Libya
When Cameroon faces Libya, they will strive to narrow the gap between themselves and group leaders Cape Verde. Currently positioned second, only one point separates them from Cape Verde at the top of Group D. Meanwhile, Libya sits in third place with eight points under their belt.
A victory will be crucial for the Indomitable Lions to maintain their path toward World Cup qualification, even as they face the challenging task of competing against a formidable and tenacious Libyan squad.
GROUP G: Algeria vs. Mozambique
In Group G, Algeria ties for first place with Mozambique, each accumulating 12 points, but Algeria holds an edge.
This match carries great importance for both squads since securing these three points would put one team alone at the summit and bring them nearer to qualifying.
GROUP A: Egypt versus Sierra Leone
In Group A, Egypt, leading with 13 points, will go up against Sierra Leone, which holds the second position alongside Burkina Faso, each having accumulated 8 points.
This game is vital for Egypt’s quest to reach the World Cup, with their chances of qualifying potentially depending on the result of this encounter.
On the contrary, Sierra Leone aims to break Egypt’s winning streak in the qualifiers and cut the point difference by two if they manage to win in Egypt.
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by admin | Mar 24, 2025 | government, news, politics, politics and government, politics and law
No, the Kenyan cabinet secretary at the center of a political controversy has not resigned, contrary to claims circulating online.
IN SHORT:
An alleged resignation letter purportedly from Kenya’s Minister of Public Service and Human Capital Development, Justin Muturi, is being shared online. However, Muturi claims that this document is counterfeit and its information is untrue.
A
document
circulating on Facebook in Kenya claims that
Justin Muturi
The Cabinet Secretary for Public Service and Human Capital Development has tendered their resignation.
The correspondence from March 13, 2025, stated
Muturi
opted to resign because of “unexpected difficulties” in carrying out his responsibilities efficiently.
In the letter, Muturi
thanked
president
William Ruto
For providing him with the chance to serve. He mentioned that although he might not have accomplished everything he had aimed for, he continues to be dedicated to Kenya’s progress.
Muturi’s troubles
The purported resignation comes after recent disputes involving Muturi. Specifically, in January, members of parliament were involved in contentious issues.
threatened to impeach
After he openly condemned the government’s response to abductions, which included the claimed kidnapping of his son by law enforcement officials.
Muturi
condemned
the National Intelligence Service for kidnapping his son amid anti-government demonstrations and alleged that Ruto was involved in this act
intervened
to get him released.
Some lawmakers
accused Muturi
Some accused him of encouraging public unrest, while others demanded he step down or be impeached.
The Chief Whip of the governing Kenya Kwanza party,
Silvanus Osoro
, gave Muturi an
ultimatum
To either apologize or confront impeachment, charging him with
blackmailing
The government regarding the abductions.
However, Muturi
dismissed
The threats of impeachment were dismissed as “immature,” challenging his critics to go ahead with them.
The document has likewise been uploaded.
here
and
here
.
(See additional examples at the conclusion of this document.)
In an earlier
television interview
Muturi stated that he believed it would be ethically incorrect to step down.
Has he altered his position now? We verified.
Ignore fake document
The announcement regarding the impeachment threat facing Muturi
was widely reported
As with the reports about his son being abducted and later released, we didn’t come across comparable coverage regarding his resignation.
Muturi similarly rejected the document, calling it “FAKE,” on his end.
official Facebook account
.
“WARNING: FAKE NEWS CIRCULATING: I have learned that a counterfeit document is being circulated, which misleadingly states that I have stepped down from my position as the Cabinet Secretary for Public Service and Human Capital Development. Please be advised that this document is false and must not be taken seriously,” he stated firmly.
wrote
.
We should all stay alert for false information designed to lead people astray.
The counterfeit document also seems to be
here
,
here
,
here
,
here
,
here
,
here
and
here
.
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by admin | Mar 24, 2025 | local news, news, news media, politics, politics and government
A fake image misleadingly suggests that Western Kenya is unwelcoming toward President William Ruto.
IN SHORT:
In the 2022 election, Kenyan President William Ruto garnered a substantial number of votes from western Kenya. However, an image purportedly citing his political supporter Boni Khalwale as stating that the area has become unwelcoming toward Ruto is false.
Western Kenya exhibits strong hostility toward President William Ruto due to his political associates insulting regional leaders. This sentiment reflects deep dissatisfaction with how he has allowed such behavior to occur.
according
to a
graphic
seemingly
quoting
Kakamega
county
senator
Boni Khalwale
The county is located in Western Kenya.
The Western region is highly antagonistic towards Ruto; bringing Ichungwa here to disrespect a greatly esteemed figure such as Natembeya would not be tolerated. Aligning yourself with Raila won’t absolve your actions, Mulembe residents understand that ODM aims to remove Sifuna from power,
reads
.
The
graphic
has an
image
of Khalwale and the
logo
of
Nation Africa
, suggesting that the information was disseminated by the news organization.
Mulembe” is a term from the Luhya language that signifies peace. This group is casually known as the “Mulembe people.
The context
The
quote
seems to indicate someone who is upset
outburst
by prominent member of the leading political party
Kimani Ichung’wa
directed at
Trans Nzoia county
governor
George Natembeya
During the funeral of Kenya’s National Assembly Speaker’s mother
Moses Wetang’ula
In Bungoma County, located in western Kenya, during January 2025.
Ichung’wa serves as a Member of Parliament representing the Kikuyu constituency located in Kiambu County, which borders Nairobi. He belongs to the Kikuyu ethnic group.
Natembeya had urged President Ruto to tackle the widespread abduction of young government critics, which provoked Ichung’wa’s ire. Ichung’wa denounced Natembeya as a hypocrite, noting that his term as a regional commissioner during the former administration was characterized by similar issues.
reports
Of kidnappings and arbitrary executions.
The most recent kidnappings, thought to have been conducted by government officials, received widespread attention.
reported
Between June 2024 and January 2025, Kenyan law enforcement officials refuted their participation in the kidnappings.
After the Kikuyu, the Luhya constitute the second-largest ethnic group in the nation, primarily residing in western Kenya.
Leaders from the region,
including Natembeya
, have been advocating for unity within the community to enhance effective competition at the national level.
Raila Odinga leads Kenya’s principal opposition party, the
Orange Democratic Movement
(ODM) Since the outset, Ruto and Odinga’s political relationship has been improving steadily.
inclusion
Of those from the former group who were part of the administration as of July 2024, on March 7, 2025, both heads met.
signed
a
memorandum of understanding
that seemed to cement their political alliance.
Nairobi county
Senator Edwin Sifuna, who belongs to the Luhya community, serves as the secretary general of ODM.
The
graphic
has been posted
here
and
here
.
However, is it legitimate? We verified.
Fake graphic
The text in the image has misplaced or absent punctuation marks. This kind of error would not typically appear in content from a reputable media source, making it the initial indication that the information might be false.
We contrasted the circulating image with another.
genuine one
Posted by the news website and highlighted notable discrepancies. The particular image in question has poor design, employs a distinct font compared to the news site’s graphic style, and lacks a date—unlike authentic versions. These elements serve as warning signs.
Africa Check found no evidence of reputable Kenyan media outlets reporting their content.
Usually, Nation Africa shares its visuals through its verified social media profiles, which include
Facebook
and
X
However, Africa Check was unable to locate the shared graphic on any of the mentioned accounts.
On March 1st, Nation Africa
posted
A fuzzy rendition of the dubious image, overlaid with the term “fake.”
“FAKE NEWS ALERT! Please be advised that this card doing rounds on social media is fake,” it
warned
.
The graphic is fake. It is not from Nation Africa, and there is no evidence that Khalwale made the remarks.
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by admin | Mar 24, 2025 | controversies, pakistan, politics, politics and government, politics and law
London [UK]. March 24 (ANI):
MQM
supremo
Altaf Hussain
has firmly denounced the continuing repression in
Balochistan
and demanded an immediate resignation
Pakistan President
Asif Ali Zardari
, Prime Minister
Shehbaz Sharif
, the Governor of
Balochistan
, and the Head Minister of
Balochistan
He asserted that if these leaders retain any trace of human compassion, they ought to resign from their roles, since they have not fulfilled their duty in safeguarding the people’s rights.
Balochistan
.
Hussain stated that innocent Baloch citizens, particularly women and children, are enduring severe brutality. He referred to an incident as evidence.
Quetta
where members of the
Baloch Yakjehti Committee
staged a peaceful protest by carrying the bodies of innocent victims.
Rather than tackling the issues raised by protesters, the security forces employed disproportionate force, leading to the unfortunate fatalities and casualties among civilians, which included a young child aged 12. The head of the committee along with human rights advocates expressed concern over this incident.
Mahrang Baloch
He too was apprehended and forcibly removed in a degrading fashion, intensifying the regional strife even more.
Hussain conveyed his profound grief regarding the situation of the Baloch people and vehemently denounced the government’s conduct. He pondered if it was acceptable for the state to mete out such harsh treatment to peaceful protesters, especially women and children. He posed this as a challenge.
Shehbaz Sharif
and his aunt Maryam Safdar, criticizing their trip to Saudi Arabia for Umrah as their administration keeps oppressing innocent Baloch citizens.
The political leader emphasized the enduring suppression.
Balochistan
He stated that over the past 77 years, the inhabitants of the province have endured military campaigns, bombardments, and the denial of fundamental rights. The speaker cautioned that these grievances might breed bitterness amongst Baloch young people instead of fostering national loyalty.
Hussain highlighted a troubling trend of escalating state aggression during significant national events like August 14 and March 23. He condemned the authorities for ramping up their suppression of Baloch demonstrators shortly preceding Pakistan Day, suggesting that rather than gearing up for patriotic observances, the administration opted to quell peaceful expressions with force.
Altaf implored the residents of Punjab not to stay quiet when confronted with such heinous acts. He pondered how they would react if these wrongdoings were directed at themselves and appealed to the young individuals and all citizens of Punjab to rise up against tyranny.
In addition, the British politician based in the United Kingdom appealed to reporters and media experts to cease disseminating false information aimed at appeasing those in power. He encouraged them to leave their positions if they were unable to report honestly and suggested they establish unbiased channels to expose the actual state of affairs.
Balochistan
.
In lieu of his party, Hussain conveyed support for the Baloch people and extended sympathies over the lives lost. He also called for the swift liberation of those detained.
Mahrang Baloch
And for all the other detained activists, Altaf called upon the nation’s leaders and governmental bodies to renounce violence and participate in discussions aimed at resolving the current crisis.
Balochistan
peacefully. (ANI)
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by admin | Mar 24, 2025 | crimes, government, money, money laundering, news
________________
TUNIS –
The interior ministry stated on Monday that Tunisia has initiated an inquiry into suspected money laundering and tax evasion related to ride-hailing apps.
The authorities further mentioned that they were halting the operation of these applications.
The finance department of the National Guard has identified potential cases of money laundering and tax evasion involving operators of private taxi-ride hailing applications, according to a ministry statement.
The statement didn’t specify which applications were being referred to, however, an insider acquainted with the situation informed AFP that the primary firm of interest was Bolt, based in Estonia.
The ridesharing application, which serves more than 500 cities across 45 countries, is extensively utilized in Tunisia due to insufficient public transport facilities.
The Tunisian authorities mentioned that they have confiscated approximately 12 million dinars ($3.8 million) from accounts associated with various ride-hailing applications.
It was mentioned that the firms were struck off the commercial registry and their offices closed down due to alleged operation without valid licenses and utilization of fake approvals.
They were likewise charged with illicitly transferring money overseas through the use of bank accounts.
In light of the declining public transport system, Tunisians have become more dependent on ride-hailing services.
Despite being the capital, housing more than two million inhabitants, Tunis has faced significant challenges due to prolonged inadequate investment and disregard for public transportation systems.
President Kais Saied has consistently criticized corruption in the public transit industry.
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