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Afcon 2023: South Africa set their sights on the final after Morocco upset

[ad_1] It was no great surprise when Makgopa slotted home the opener just after the break, following a first half in which Morocco failed to register a shot on target in a tense battle in San Pedro.The Atlas Lions missed a chance to draw level from the penalty spot in the 85th minute, when Achraf Hakimi hit the bar.The North Africans then had Sofyan Amrabat sent off in the dying […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024

News

Kenya: Homabay Celebrates Second Lady Winner As Irene Auko Maina Scoops 1 Million Bob in SportPesa Midweek Jackpot

[ad_1] Nairobi — Homabay County witnessed another historic moment as Irene Auko Maina, a 36-year-old mother of two from Kadongo, clinched the SportPesa Midweek Jackpot Bonus, bagging Ksh1,101,920. Irene emerged victorious after accurately predicting the outcome of 12 out of 13 matches, securing her place as this year's inaugural winner of the coveted weekly jackpot. This triumph follows closely on the heels of another remarkable win in the region, as 24-year-old Christine Adhiambo Muganda kicked off the year with a […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024

Africa

Africa: Veteran Media Professionals Advise ENA to Invest in Human Capital, Content to Shine in Africa

[ad_1] Addis Ababa — The Ethiopian News Agency (ENA), which inaugurated a modern media complex today, must further invest in human capital and content to compete in Africa, veteran Ethiopian media professionals said. The state-of-the-art media complex with three cutting-edge television studios and four radio studios, advanced broadcasting equipment, and a vast digital archive are testaments to the agency's aspiration to expand services and be a competent and reliable media that voices the African narrative. Among the prominent media professionals […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024

Africa

Africa Caribbean SMEs Network and Investment Group (Acsmen)

[ad_1] Monrovia — The Africa Caribbean SMEs Network and Investment Group (ACSMEN) has announced its innovative approach towards employment, which aims at empowering Liberians and building a new generation of successful business owners. The organization is employing intrapreneurs who will drive innovation and creativity to inspire many young people towards self-sufficiency through knowledge and skills acquisition. With its African headquarters set to launch in Liberia by April 2024, ACSMEN is committed to making a positive impact on the country and […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024

Japan

Japan defender Hashioka joins Luton from Sint-Truiden

[ad_1] London – Japan defender Daiki Hashioka has joined Luton Town in the English Premier League from Belgian outfit Sint-Truiden for an undisclosed fee, both clubs announced Tuesday.The 24-year-old, predominantly a right-back, joined Sint-Truiden from Urawa Reds in 2021 and played at the Tokyo Olympics. Hashioka has seven senior caps for Japan but did not make the Samurai Blue squad for the ongoing Asian Cup in Qatar."It's always been a […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024

Africa

Cholera: Zambia battles worst outbreak in decades

[ad_1] After decades of progress against cholera, the disease has seen a global upsurge since 2021.More than one million people are thought to be infected with cholera every year. Afghanistan and Syria have suffered huge outbreaks, but in 2023 over half of the countries reporting cases were from Africa. Zambia is among the latest to battle its worst outbreak in decades and it's vaccination rollout is under pressure as stocks […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024

News

Angola: Gelson to Replace Neblú in Angola’s Goal

[ad_1] Luanda — Interclube's goalkeeper, Gelson Magala, has joined the National Team competing at AFCON 2023, in Côte d'Ivoire, to replace Neblú, sent off in the round of 16 match against Zambia (3-0), for having hands on the ball out of his goal area. The 24-year-old athlete - originally not part of the 23 selected for the competition - joins the group that has been in Abidjan since Monday for Friday's 6pm game with Nigeria, for the quarter-finals, at the […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024

Africa

Africa: Online Press Briefing with Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Molly Phee

[ad_1] Washington, DC — MODERATOR:  Good afternoon from the State Department’s Brussels Media Hub.  I would like to welcome everyone joining us for today’s virtual press briefing.  We are very honored to be joined by the Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of African Affairs, Molly Phee. A quick reminder that today’s briefing is on the record.  And with that, why don’t we go ahead and get started.  Assistant Secretary Phee, thank you so much for joining us today.  I’ll turn […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024

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