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Women’s T20 World Cup final result: New Zealand beat South Africa for first title

[ad_1] In a tournament that has been dominated by low scores on bowler-friendly surfaces, it was New Zealand's batting intent from the beginning that was immediately eye-catching. When opener Georgia Plimmer skipped down the pitch to Marizanne Kapp's second ball - despite missing - the message was clear. They were not going to die wondering. Plimmer eventually fell for nine and Bates added 32, before Kerr and Devine were tasked with the rebuilding effort after a little wobble to 53-2. […]

todayOctober 21, 2024

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Ghana’s illegal gold mining industry causes environmental destruction

[ad_1] ReutersWater from a polluted river in Ghana was so thick and discoloured that an artist was able to use it as paint to depict the environmental devastation caused by the illegal gold mining that has spread like wildfire in the resource-rich West African state.Mercury is increasingly being used to extract gold by miners digging on a massive scale in forests and farms, degrading land and polluting rivers to such an extent that the charity WaterAid has called it "ecocide". […]

todayOctober 20, 2024

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Ngannou vs Ferreira: Ngannou stops heavyweight in first round of MMA return at PFL Super Fights

[ad_1] In the co-main event, Brazil's Cris Cyborg beat compatriot Larissa Pacheco by unanimous decision in a gruelling back-and-forth contest.In a fight where momentum changed multiple times, Cyborg, 39, was the more aggressive as she cemented her legacy as one of the best female MMA fighters in history.The bout was billed as a champion versus champion contest, with Cyborg the reigning Bellator featherweight title holder and Pacheco winning the 2023 PFL featherweight global league.Cyborg referred pre-fight to the contest as […]

todayOctober 20, 2024

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Mozambique opposition lawyer and party official shot dead

[ad_1] The lawyer for a prominent Mozambique opposition figure has been shot dead in the capital, Maputo, along with an official from the same party. Elvino Dias was the attorney for Venâncio Mondlane, who ran for president of Mozambique representing political party Podemos in an election 10 days ago.Dias died with fellow Podemos official Paulo Guambe when gunmen attacked their car."They were brutally assassinated [in a] cold-blooded murder," said local rights group the Center for Democracy and Human Rights (CDD). […]

todayOctober 20, 2024

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British national and several Turkish citizens abducted in Kenya

[ad_1] IMAGE SUPPLIEDNecdet Seyitoğlu lived in the UK for 18 years before moving to KenyaA British national has told the BBC that he and several Turkish citizens were abducted in the Kenyan capital Nairobi by masked men on Friday, with four of the Turkish citizens still missing.Necdet Seyitoğlu, who lived in the UK for 18 years before moving to Kenya two years ago, said he was released after eight hours when he showed his alleged abductors a copy of his […]

todayOctober 19, 2024

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Why African leaders like Cameroon’s President Paul Biya hides his health

[ad_1] AFPCameroon's President Paul Biya has been in power since 1982Rumours of ill-health have engulfed two African presidents in recent weeks, sparking contrasting responses and exposing how the wellbeing of leaders is often treated as a state secret.It started with Cameroon's President Paul Biya, 91, whose ministers denied that he was sick, insisting he was in “excellent health”. However, the media in Cameroon was then banned from reporting on his condition.Then, Malawi’s state house rebuffed gossip that President Lazarus Chakwera […]

todayOctober 19, 2024

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Ivory Coast student unions banned after murder scandal

[ad_1] All student unions in Ivory Coast are being shut down, the government has announced, after the killing of two students which is being blamed on the powerful Student and School Federation (Fesci).Several Fesci members have been arrested in connection with the murders of Khalifa Diomandé and Zigui Mars Aubin Déagoué, which took place in August and September. An underground tunnel used for torturing people and a brothel were found during investigations at Félix-Houphouët-Boigny University in the main city of […]

todayOctober 19, 2024

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Africa: Angola Committed to Secure Stability in Africa

[ad_1] Luanda — Angola has said it is committed to prevent and aid sort out conflicts through diplomatic initiatives, with international and regional partners to guarantee security, stability and development in Africa, the country's president João Lourenço said Friday. The Angolan Head of State made the statement at the opening of the High Level Forum of Women of the Great Lakes Region taking place in Luanda, underscoring that his country has embraced the common commitment to peace, security and well-being […]

todayOctober 19, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Lady Chevrons, Us Face Off in Series Opener

[ad_1] The stage is set for the first One Day International (ODI) match between Zimbabwe and the United States of America (USA) at Harare Sports Club today. The Lady Chevrons and USA are set to face off in a five-match ODI series that will run until October 28. Zimbabwe women were last in action last month during the Capricorn Eagles Tri-Series against Namibia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Windhoek, Namibia. The Lady Chevrons will, however, be without two […]

todayOctober 19, 2024

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