Memes Of Mugabe's Fall Nearly Break The Internet

On Wednesday, Africa’s oldest president Robert Mugaze of Zimbabwe tripped and fell while coming down from the stage at Harare International airport. 

Original fall photo

The story made headlines yesterday. Trust Internet gurus to turn the situation around with these crazy memes.

Check out some of them below:

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Muyuka Accident: South West Governor Visits Victims

After the fatal road accident on Tuesday, February 3, 2015, at Mile 29 on the Buea-Muyuka road in Fako Division of the South West Region, consternation and grief continues to haunt the people on what went wrong and why it happened.
                                       Mortuary

   The unfortunate and avoidable accident, which left six dead, including three students of the renowned Pan-African Institute for Development-West Africa (PAID-WA), has not left local administrative authorities unconcerned.
Bernard Okalia Bilai on February 4, 2015, assessed the condition of the victims during a visit to PAID-WA and the Buea Regional Hospital.

To assess the situation and console with the victims, South West Governor, Bernard Okalia Bilai, on Wednesday, February 04, 2015, visited the Buea Regional Hospital where some of the survivors are
receiving treatment.


                         Buea Regional Hospital

Earlier at the PAID-WA campus, the Governor regretted the unfortunate incident that claimed the lives of some of its students. The Director of the Buea Regional Hospital, assured the Governor that the victims were all showing signs of improvements. He informed Governor Bernard Okalia Bilai that some of the victims were suffering from multiple injuries like head trauma, with two being severe. Cameroon Tribune learnt that 36 accident victims were rushed to the hospital on February 3, 2015, from Muyuka when the unfortunate incident occurred.
Some 32 of them were students of PAID-WA on field trip to Kumba.

                           Accident scene

Among the six dead are three PAID-WA students: Pendi Tamogan, Tchoungan Berane and Leocadia Rokin. Three other victims were identified as Wunchiah Henry (builder), Emilia Ebue (mother) and Daniel Bassy (driver). Reckless driving, speeding, overtaking and use of road-unworthy vehicles, have in the past weeks claimed many lives in Fako Division and left many families in grief.
sobbing students to remain calm as all necessary measures have been put in place to curb a repeat. The Regional Director of PAID-WA, Mr. Uwem Essia, in tears, promised that the institution will foot the bills of its students. He assured that PAID-WA will do everything possible for the student victims to recover.

Cameroon Tribune

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Fans Interrupt Match As Equatorial Guinea Bows To Ghana 3-0

What happened to the spirit of fair-play nah?
Ghana's Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against hosts Equatorial Guinea was halted for 30 minutes because of crowd trouble in Malabo.

Ghana fans massed behind a goal after 82 minutes of the game to seek refuge from missiles being thrown at them.
Bottles rained down as police battled to gain control, while a helicopter hovered over the stadium.

Riot Police protect players as they try to come off at half-time at the Estadio de Malabo

Play resumed for just three minutes as Ghana completed a 3-0 win to reach Sunday's final against Ivory Coast.
The Black Stars had taken a 2-0 lead into half-time, having opened the scoring when Jordan Ayew dispatched a penalty after Kwesi Appiah had been fouled by keeper Felipe Ovono.
They doubled their lead when Mubarak Wakaso drilled home following a counter-attack.
At the end of the first period, crowd unrest was already evident, with the Ghana players shielded by police in riot gear as they left the pitch.
Then, after Andre Ayew had tapped in Ghana's third on 75 minutes and with only eight minutes left, the focus turned to their fans, who left the stands to seek safety behind one of the goals.

Play was stopped as bottles continued to be thrown by the home supporters, littering the running track around the pitch. Chairs were also thrown after being ripped from the stands.
With Equatorial Guinea only stepping in as replacement hosts in November, there were plenty of concerns about preparations and security before the tournament began.
Two quarter-finals were then moved from Ebebiyin and Mongomo amid reported fears of potential crowd issues, although the Confederation of African Football blamed the poor state of the pitches.

When police moved in to try to restore order in Malabo, it took a considerable amount of time before the Ghana fans were safely escorted from the stadium.

There were doubts about the match resuming, with officials locked in discussions at the side of the pitch as the players remained on it.

Once the field was cleared of objects, the match restarted, only for the referee to bring the game to an end three minutes later.

BBC Sport

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Bobby Brown Facing Heart Breaking Decision on Turning Off Daughter'sLife-Support

How Sad!!

Bobby Brown is reportedly facing the heartbreaking decision over whether to turn his daughter Bobbi Kristina's life support machine off.
The R&B singer, who has daughter Bobbi with late singer Whitney Houston, has been by his daughter's hospital bedside since the weekend, after she was found unresponsive in her bath at home, and later placed in a medically induced coma.
“It’s now a matter of when the family wants to let go and accept that she’s pretty much not going to make it,” a source told FOX411.
They added: “They’ve left it up to the family as to how long they want to keep her alive."
And according to TMZ, Bobby doesn't want to face the difficult decision until after the weekend, because he remains hopeful her condition will improve.

Bobbi Kristina moved to Emory University Hospital in Georgia

It couldn't come at a more difficult time, as today is Bobby's birthday, and next week marks the third anniversary of Whitney's death.
The 21-year-old remains fighting for her life in hospital days after she was discovered face down in water.
It follows reports she had shown a small response to tests on her brain - and family and friends are praying for her to pull through.
Whitney's friend Kelly Price asked for prayers for Bobbi at a tribute evening to the late singer last night.
Kelly opened the For the Love of R&B: A Tribute to Whitney Houston event in Hollywood by calling for people to send "love and well wishes" to the 21-year-old aspiring actress.
Kelly said: "Bobbi Kristina is in the hospital and her condition is very serious."I will say this one thing and this one thing only: Please continue to pray for her as she fights for her life. She is a young woman who deserves a chance to live and to thrive and experience the greatness that is inside of her and come into her own.Later in the show, Kelly and Faith Evans gave an emotional rendition of Heartbreak Hotel, which they originally sang with Whitney, who was found dead in the bathtub of her hotel room in February 2012.


"I will ask you all to say a prayer. If prayer is not your thing, send love. Send your love and well wishes to the entire family."

Kelly told the crowd: "Speak well of Whitney Houston. She deserves that from us. Keep her family in your prayers. Keep Bobbi Kristina in your prayers, if anyone can do it god can."

Kelly - who hasn't seen Bobbi Kristina for over a year - revealed before the show she had been in contact with the troubled youngster's family and they welcomed people's prayers.She told Us Weekly: "As much as I can say, absolutely by their request, is that we want everybody to continue to pray.



"Bobbi Kris is fighting for her life. I dare not say much more than that but I do ask for people to pray, to respect their privacy and to remember that this is a young woman who lost her mother at 18 years old and was never given the opportunity to properly mourn her because there was always a camera in her face.

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7 Things You Should Do To Feel Better Everyday

        
Want to feel healthier and have lots of energy each day? There are a few essential things you should do to achieve this goal. You don’t have to make drastic changes in your lifestyle in order to improve your health. You can do it without actually noticing it. Still hesitate? Read on to find out 7 smart little things you should do to feel better every day.

1. Exercise

Probably the healthiest thing you can do to feel better each day is to exercise early in the morning. You don’t have to run the whole morning or spend a few hours in the gym. Even doing several easy exercises like walking, sit-ups or jumping the rope will help you feel better in no time! Plus, exercise is good for your health and waistline.

2. Get enough sleep

Again, due to our busy schedules, we don’t get enough sleep each night (I’m no exception!). It’s one of my worst habits I’m trying to break because I realize that lack of sleep kills my health. If you have trouble falling asleep, avoid watching TV or surfing the Internet right before bed. Also, try to make healthy bedtime snack choices and don’t drink tea or coffee too late in the day.

3. Drink 8 glasses of water

If you drink 3 glasses of water, 4 glasses of coffee or tea and a glass of soda each day and think that you drink enough water, think again. You body needs water (not coffee or soda!) to function properly. Aim to drink 7-8 glasses of water each day, and see how you feel. Not only will you feel better, you’ll become healthier as well.

4. Eat healthier

Perhaps it sounds obvious and even boring, but most of us make unhealthy food choices. You have busy schedules, lots of household chores and many other things to tackle every single day. It’s one of the reasons why you usually look for easier food choices, not healthier. However, eating healthy is not as difficult as you think. Once you start making smart food choices, you will never want to reach for that bag of potato chips or carton of your favorite ice cream. Sticking to a healthy diet will help boost your energy levels, improve your health and keep your weight under control.

5. Stay productive

When you are productive, you feel happier. When you feel happier, you feel better. And when you feel better, you can get more things done in a day. Stop watching TV, avoid gossips, and try to do more useful things during the day. Don’t forget to make you to-do list in the morning. It will help you stay organized and accomplish your tasks with less stress.

6. Get your vitamins

Vitamins play an essential role in keeping your body healthy, so make sure you get your vitamins each day. While the best way to get all essential vitamins in through your diet, you can also opt for a multivitamin. Before you take any multivitamin, you should consult your doctor to find out all of the vitamins your body need.

7. Stay positive

I’ve always believed that positivity is the key to a longer life. Positive thoughts can help boost your energy level and improve your overall health. Life is full of stressful situations and it’s hard to stay cheerful when everything goes wrong, but your positive attitude can help you solve any problem and fight any stress faster and easier. Your positive attitude is especially good for your heart health. Smile, stay positive and live a longer life!

There are many useful things we can do each day to feel better. It may take some efforts and time to make a habit of drinking 8 glasses of water daily or thinking more positively, but it’s well worth it. You will have more energy and health to achieve your goals and live your life to the fullest! What things do you do every day to feel better?

Womanitely

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Bruce Jenner Transitioning Into a Woman: 'He Is Finally Happy'

     
After months of speculation (a lot of it quite insensitive) about Bruce Jenner's changing appearance, the Olympic gold medal winner is getting ready to speak out about his transition.
"Bruce is transitioning to a woman," a source close to the Kardashian-Jenner family confirms to People. "He is finally happy, and his family is accepting of what he's doing. He's in such a great space."
Jenner has come out to friends and family and was apparently calm when he sat down with his kids to discuss his decision. "Bruce told them everything —where things stood and what his plans were for the future, what everyone could expect," says the family source. "Everyone basically knew what was up, but it was still a shock to hear it outlined so explicitly."

Bruce has six children from his three marriages: son Burt, 36, and daughter Casey, 34, from his first marriage to Chrystie Crownover; sons Brandon, 33, and Brody, 31, from his second marriage to actress Linda Thompson; and Kendall, 19, and Kylie, 17, from his most recent to Kardashian matriarch Kris Jenner. Bruce also considers himself father to Kris's four children, Kourtney, 35, Kim, 34, Khloé, 30, and Rob, 27.

"The kids came around pretty quickly, but each of them had to process it in their own way," the insider continues. "They're trying to show him love and acceptance. All they want is for him to be happy."

The most shocked by Bruce's admission was reportedly Kris. "It's really a hard adjustment for her," shares a source in Bruce's inner circle. "Kris had the most difficult time in the family. She's looking back at their entire marriage, and a lot of things are suddenly making sense. She has had a lot to process."

"Kim went to Kris and asked her how she felt. They had a very long conversation about it," reveals the Kardashian insider. "Once Kim was satisfied that Kris was emotionally okay, she was able to give Bruce her unconditional support."As for the men in the Kardashian clan, apparently Scott Disick "didn't react very well" at first, but "is now on board." Meanwhile, Kanye is "totally fine with it. He believes in live and let live, and he took it all in stride. He and Kim are just trying to show Bruce love and acceptance — complete acceptance."

Bruce and Kris announced their separation in Oct. 2013 after 22 years of marriage, and in the months that followed Jenner's changing appearance became evident. He started to grow out his hair and had a laryngeal shave to minimize his Adam's apple.

"No one feels deceived by Bruce," emphasizes the family source. "He was going through this change slowly. It's not like he woke up one day and was like, 'Surprise!' He moved through his own feelings and his own changes at his own pace."

Some in Jenner's camp tell the magazine that they've known for years Bruce was struggling with his gender identity. Behind close doors "he dressed as a woman,"says a source. "It was always very closeted. He would have other people buy him [women's] clothes"

                              
Sources tell People that Jenner remains attracted to women and hasn't shared whether he plans to change his name or have more surgery. "This is his story, and [his family] wants him to tell the world the way he wants… He's 65. That's a long time to keep something a secret." Sharing his truth has been like "laying down a bag of bricks… It's liberating. He's been through a dark period and is coming out on the other side."

Bruce will sit down with Diane Sawyer for an interview special that will air in May. Reportedly, filming will begin this week. He is also said to be taping a docu-series for E!, which is home to Keeping Up With the Kardashians.

Celebrity.yahoo.com

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Are You A Young Researcher? German Academic Exchange Service Organises Course On Proposal Writing for Research Grants

If you know someone who could benefit from this, please, spread the word, share!!

             

The DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service), Germany's biggest funding organisation for the international exchange of students and researchers, is organising a training course for young researchers.
The course aims at developing skills to write proposals for research grants.
It takes place in Cameroon and applicants are allowed from Cameroon, Gabon, Democratic Republic of Congo and Republic of Congo.
The deadline for application ends already on 15 February (there's a possiblility of this deadline being extended slightly) .
The course will be in the French Language.

ProGRANT Proposal Writing for Research Grants is part of the DIES (Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies) program of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK).

The aim of ProGRANT Proposal Writing for Research Grants is to enable researchers and younger PhD holders (up to 40 years of age) from countries in the Global South (mainly Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and Southeast Asia) to develop proposal writing skills according to international standards and to design, write and budget a promising proposal for national and international research funding.

The courses are organized and conducted by the International Office of the University of Cologne in close cooperation with ProWiss (Consulting Services for Researchers) and partner institutions in the regions.

ProGRANT is an effective tool for enhancing academic capacity building in the global south and for promoting international research cooperation.

For more information, please visit http://proposalwriting.globalsouth.uni-koeln.de/

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