The establishment of the South Sudan Basketball Federation and support from former NBA star Luol Deng have been pivotal. International Success: South Sudan’s participation in international tournaments has accelerated their growth. His leadership and performance have been instrumental in South Sudan's rise in international basketball. He frequently participates in basketball camps and clinics, inspiring the next generation of players in both South Sudan and Canada. Shayok's leadership and performance have not only brought pride to his nation but have also highlighted the rapid rise of South Sudanese basketball on the global stage.

A new toll-free hotline allows communities to have a say about renewable energy projects in their area. The hotline was launched earlier in July after a year-long pilot, and aims to make sure communities truly benefit from the transition to green energy. People can call in with complaints, queries and suggestions related to renewable energy projects near surrounding communities. Finally, she thought, people could have their say about renewable projects in their area and make sure they were reaping the benefits of the transition to green energy. READ | Renewable electricity to outstrip coal next year, says IEACultiver now offers the hotline platform to renewable energy, infrastructure and mining projects across southern Africa.

President William Ruto said on Sunday that going forward he will ''protect the nation'' saying he had already given everybody a chance to air their views. The president fired a warning to the Gen Zs that going forward, it is not going to be business as usual. "I want to promise you that it is going to stop, enough is enough,'' the president told the public outside the church. The warning also comes days after President Ruto picked some of the Cabinet members including reinstating Kithure Kindiki as Interio CS. He also made a raft of changes in the police command after a major reorganisation with protesters saying they would be in the streets this week.

Jeremy Kiuna has turned 24. Source: YoutubeHow many children did Bishop Allan Kiuna have? How old is Jeremy Kiuna? On Sunday, July 21, Jeremy, the only son of Bishop Allan, celebrated his 24th birthday. What you need to know about Bishop Allan Kiuna's deathProofreading by Jackson Otukho, a multimedia journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.keSource: TUKO.co.ke

Radio Africa Group's founding Chief Executive Officer Patrick Quarcoo will on Sunday host a special reunion episode of the iconic Crossfire Podcast. Quarcoo, who has since announced his retirement after 24 years at the helm, will have Radio Africa’s Head of Content Paul Ilado as his co-host. The episode will be aired from 6 pm on all Radio Africa Group stations and digital platforms. The episode will be aired live on Kiss FM Facebook page. Quarcoo stepped down to pursue personal interests but will still play a role as a shareholder and assist in shaping policies.

Yoweri Museveni (l) accused the opposition of planning anti-government protests. Gen Zs are playing with fire, MuseveniDaily Monitor reports that Museveni emphasised the potential dangers and consequences of participating in the planned street protests. Museveni urged the inciters to check themselves, or the government would have no alternative but to reciprocate. The planned protests highlight the frustrations and challenges Uganda’s younger generation faces. In a video briefing, Baryomunsi warned the youths against participating in the planned protests.

Enzo Fernandez's ill-advised decision to film himself after Argentina's Copa America triumph has backfired spectacularly. Lionel Messi cautioned Enzo Fernandez and his Argentine teammates against using derogatory remarks during their team celebrations. What did Lionel Messi say before Enzo Fernandez's racist chant? Rodrigo de Paul, Fernandez's Argentina teammate, revealed what Lionel Messi told the squad before the incident. What potential punishments Enzo Fernandez could faceRelatedly, Tuko.co.ke reported that embattled Argentina midfielder Enzo could face a 12-match ban for his involvement in a racist chant, according to a sports lawyer.

President William Ruto on Sunday challenged the people behind recent unrests in the country to "step forward" and provide their alternative views instead of sponsoring anarchy. The President said Kenya is a democracy and that the government will not surrender the same to anarchists hiding behind protests to hurt Kenyans. "I want to challenge those who are sponsoring, orchestrating and funding this violence to step forward and give their alternative views on how to take Kenya forward," he said. "They must not remain anonymous, they must not remain formless or faceless, they must step forward." "I challenge the shadowy people, the faceless people to step forward and tell us if they have any alternative ideas for taking Kenya forward," the President said.

PETALING JAYA: Barisan Nasional should prove to the people that the coalition is committed to uniting Malaysia's diverse communities as well as fostering unity and harmony, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. In his post about attending the Sabah Barisan Convention at SMJK Tiong Hua in Sandakan, Dr Wee added that he also spoke about being dedicated to developing the country and said that this includes Sabah. Dr Wee said successes like the Pan Borneo Highway during Barisan's governance are examples of Sabah Barisan striving to improve infrastructure and accessibility. He also extended his highest appreciation to Sabah Barisan led by Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin for successfully organising the 2024 Sabah Barisan Convention and the spirit and commitment to empowering Sabah Barisan and serving the people. Barisan chairman and Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will deliver his keynote address at the convention on Sunday afternoon.

“They must not remain anonymous, formless or faceless, they must step forward and tell us beyond anarchy and violence, what are their alternative plans for Kenya. I challenge the shadowy people, faceless people to step forward to tell us if they have alternative views to take this country forward. We cannot surrender our democracy to faceless, formless anonymous anarchists who want to use violence to destroy our country.”

“I’ve been in so many dangerous situations via homelessness, it’s not safe on the streets, you never know what could happen. I’ve got no idea who did it or why, there was no one around by the time I got out. “We have made considerable in-roads in tackling rough sleeping in the city in recent years. 9 The bustling shopping district of Cardiff Credit: Alamy9 Some 2,000 households are in temporary accommodation Credit: Getty“The number of people sleeping rough does fluctuate regularly and as of July 5, there were 39 people sleeping outside. Last week, our teams supported seven people off the streets, but unfortunately, five new individuals were identified sleeping rough so the outreach team’s work begins again, engaging with them to offer help.

NBA legend Paul Pierce had to take back his words after appearing to mock South Sudan’s basketball team ahead of their friendly against Team USA which the Americans won by just one point. South Sudan led 58-42 in the second quarter before taking a 14-point lead into the break. A very condescending take here from Paul Pierce on South Sudan 🇸🇸 who face the USA tonight in a friendly game. Meanwhile, the tallest ever player in the NBA - Manute Bol was from South Sudan at 7ft7in! South Sudan and the US will face off again at the Paris Olympics in Group C on July 31.

Opposition leader Raila Odinga has halted the planned dialogue process, demanding a new set of conditions from the government. Raila emphasized that the issues raised by the youth need to be addressed as a priority before any talks can begin. "Justice must come first before any discussions," he stated in a press release on Sunday. Additionally, he demands the release of all those who have been abducted or imprisoned, and the resolution of issues raised by health workers and JSS teachers. The six-day dialogue process was originally scheduled to start the Monday before last.

CYBERJAYA: Various booths and attractions were on display for the crowd at the National Month and Fly the Jalur Gemilang 2024 launch ceremony held here on Sunday (July 21). One of the crowd favourites was the Selangor Fruit Valley (SFV) booth which sold nangcem, a cross-breed of jackfruit and cempedak. Today, I also picked up the Madani combo sale and discovered the nangcem booth. Another popular booth at the launch ceremony selling tanjak (traditional Malay headgear). Ali, who ventured into selling Malay heritage products, including busana Melayu (traditional Malay costume) in 2014, said he brought 15 types of tanjak to be sold at the carnival.

South Sudan came close to the biggest upset in basketball history against the USA, but LeBron James secured the win. James' layup with eight seconds left on the clock sealed a hard-fought win. South Sudan's Carlik Jones had a triple-double (15 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists) but missed a game-winning jumper with four seconds left, per ESPN. This means South Sudan just sky rocketed the possibility of winning maybe gold in Paris. Even with the stars on team USA, they will have to EARN that gold medal."