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Africa: UN Security Council Redirects Somaliland Dispute to IGAD, AU

[ad_1] Ethiopia places request for IGAD session The UN Security Council recommends that Ethiopia and Somalia resolve their differences through IGAD and the AU, disclosed Meles Alem (Amb.), spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He told the press Ethiopia has requested IGAD to call for another summit for dialogue on last month's sea-access deal that has infuriated Mogadishu. IGAD had not issued an official response to the request before The Reporter went to print. The UNSC convened a meeting […]

February 4, 2024

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Afcon 2023: ‘Fighting spirit will make us champions,’ says Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong

[ad_1] William Troost-Ekong helped Nigeria end Angola's three-match winning run and reach the Afcon semi-finals at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium on FridayNigeria captain William Troost-Ekong believes his team's "fighting spirit" will make them Africa Cup of Nations champions for a fourth time. "I believe in the mentality of this team, the fighting spirit and that's the thing that's going to make us champions," Troost-Ekong said.They next play on Wednesday against […]

February 3, 2024

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North Africans Dumped Out of Cote d’Ivoire’s Afcon 2023

[ad_1] Morocco, fresh off their World Cup heroics, seemed destined for glory, while Egypt, led by Mohamed Salah, looked unstoppable The recent qualification for the 2023 AFCON quarterfinals marked a surprising turn of events for North African football powerhouses - Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, and Egypt - who entered the tournament with high expectations. All four North African teams, despite their strong FIFA rankings (first, third, fourth and fifth respectively), were eliminated before the quarterfinals, raising questions about the impact of […]

February 3, 2024

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Africa: Joint Statement On the Proliferation Security Initiative African Political Meeting and Outreach Event Marrakesh Co-Chairs’ Summary

[ad_1] The text of the following statement was released by the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco and the Government of the United States of America on the occasion of the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) African Political Meeting and Outreach event. Begin text: The Kingdom of Morocco and the United States of America co-hosted a Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Africa Political Meeting and Outreach Event in Marrakesh, Morocco on January 31 - February 2, 2024. This meeting was co-chaired by […]

February 3, 2024

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Africa: Proliferation Security Initiative African Political Meeting and Outreach Event

[ad_1] The United States and Morocco co-hosted the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) African Political Meeting and Outreach Event from January 31-February 2, 2024, in Marrakesh, Morocco. The event realizes commitments both countries made at the PSI 20th Anniversary High-Level Political Meeting in May 2023 in Jeju, Republic of Korea to expand PSI outreach to non-endorsing countries, especially in Africa. At the meeting - the largest PSI event ever held on the African Continent - the United States, Morocco, and 11 […]

February 3, 2024

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Africa Can’t Afford Another Lost Decade – – What Has Gone Wrong?

[ad_1] Not long ago, the continent was the poster child for fast-growing emerging markets, with The Economist declaring in 2011 'Africa Rising' on its cover. The opulent Palazzo Madama in Rome plays host this week to more than 70 African heads of state, senior government officials and representatives of the African Union and European Union to discuss something of shared importance for the two continents on either side of the Mediterranean: the future of Africa. While easily derided as yet […]

February 3, 2024

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Africa: More Shocks Could Be On the Cards in Quarterfinals

[ad_1] Many fancied contenders have tumbled out of the Africa Cup of Nations early and there is every chance of further upsets in the weekend's quarterfinals, where hosts Ivory Coast will hope to continue their unlikely redemption. Several past winners remain in contention, but the field has been decimated by a steady procession of heavyweight sides exiting the tournament in a series of shocks that have made the event a riveting spectacle. The Ivorians suffered the heaviest defeat ever inflicted […]

February 3, 2024

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Somalia piracy: Are we witnessing its return off the country’s coast?

[ad_1] Then in December the MV Ruen, a ship carrying a Maltese flag, was hijacked. The attackers are still in control of the vessel and 17 crew members remain stuck on board. This was the first successful hijacking off Somalia in six years, according to the International Maritime Bureau (IMB), an influential non-profit organisation that aims to tackle maritime crime. [ad_2] Source link

February 3, 2024

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Afcon 2023: DR Congo 3-1 Guinea – Leopards come from behind to make last four

[ad_1] DR Congo came from behind to beat Guinea 3-1 and book a semi-final spot at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.Mohamed Bayo put Guinea ahead with a 20th-minute penalty after the forward was fouled by Chancel Mbemba, who then fired in from a narrow angle at the other end to equalise seven minutes later.DR Congo had a penalty of their own in the second half when Julian Jeanvier clipped […]

February 3, 2024

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Africa: UN Security Council Redirects Somaliland Dispute to IGAD, AU

Afcon 2023: ‘Fighting spirit will make us champions,’ says Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong

North Africans Dumped Out of Cote d’Ivoire’s Afcon 2023

Africa: Joint Statement On the Proliferation Security Initiative African Political Meeting and Outreach Event Marrakesh Co-Chairs’ Summary

Africa: Proliferation Security Initiative African Political Meeting and Outreach Event

Africa Can’t Afford Another Lost Decade – – What Has Gone Wrong?

Africa: More Shocks Could Be On the Cards in Quarterfinals

Somalia piracy: Are we witnessing its return off the country’s coast?

Afcon 2023: DR Congo 3-1 Guinea – Leopards come from behind to make last four

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