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Africa: Blinken’s Visit to Africa – Is U.S. Counterterrorism Counterproductive?

[ad_1] Abuja — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's week-long tour across four African countries was aimed at strengthening the US-Africa relationship--a relationship, according to some commentators, already waning as China and Russia are increasing their influence. Blinken made his first stop in Cape Verde, a small island in West Africa, where he engaged Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva in discussions and reiterated the US dedication to deepening and expanding its collaborations with Africa. Continuing his diplomatic journey, he […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024

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Africa: Laying Foundation for Digital Revolution in Africa’s Food Systems

[ad_1] The Africa Agriculture Status Report says digital technologies will address inefficiency, exclusivity, and unsustainability A new report has charted the future for Africa's food systems -- use of digital technologies. According to the 2023 Africa Agriculture Status Report, "Empowering Africa's Food Systems for the Future," digital technologies will be key in addressing the three persistent problems in Africa's agricultural industry -- inefficiency, exclusivity, and unsustainability. The report is by AGRA (Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa - an Africa-led […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024

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Afcon 2023: Morocco 0-2 South Africa – Achraf Hakimi misses penalty as Bafana Bafana go through

[ad_1] Achraf Hakimi missed a late chance to equalise from the penalty spot as South Africa shocked 10-man Morocco to set up a quarter-final against Cape Verde at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.Evidence Makgopa produced a neat finish to score the opener in the 57th minute, surviving a lengthy Video Assistant Referee (VAR) check for offside and putting Bafana Bafana on their way to a surprise victory over the […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024

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Afcon 2023: Ivory Coast ‘not getting excited’ after knocking out Senegal, says Emerse Fae

[ad_1] Many observers might have expected a Senegal side who convincingly beat Guinea, Cameroon and The Gambia during the group stage to build on the lead they established through Habib Diallo's fourth-minute opener in the 1-1 draw."In defeat, we keep our dignity," said manager Aliou Cisse, while striker Sadio Mane congratulated Ivory Coast and called football "cruel"."We stopped playing after our goal - that's the regret," added Cisse. "We will […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024

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Afcon 2023: Mali 2-1 Burkina Faso – Sinayoko sends Eagles into quarter-finals

[ad_1] Mali booked a quarter-final meeting with hosts Ivory Coast by holding on to beat Burkina Faso at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.An own goal from Edmond Tapsoba gave the Eagles a third-minute lead, and Mali had several chances to add to their advantage before half-time.Lassine Sinayoko did make it 2-0 early in the second half with a finish through the legs of goalkeeper Herve Koffi, but Bertrand Traore […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024

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Africa: UN Peacekeepers and Civilians Killed During Clashes in Disputed Abyei Region

[ad_1] Armed youth from rival factions of the Dinka ethnic group have been battling over the location of an administrative boundary in the oil-rich region, claimed by both countries, according to media reports. The UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) reported that clashes erupted on Saturday in the Nyinkuac, Majbong and Khadian areas, leading to casualties and the evacuation of civilians to its bases. Refuge from violence  UNISFA is engaging with local authorities to verify the numbers of those […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024

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Africa: Rwanda Third Lowest-Risk African Country for Identity Fraud – Report

[ad_1] Rwanda comes third in personal data protection and digital fraud prevention in Africa, according to the latest findings by Smile ID, a digital verification services firm headquartered in Lagos. Dubbed the Smile ID "2024 Digital ID Fraud in Africa Report," the report, which is composed of anonymised transaction data, noted that Rwanda only trails Senegal and Botswana. This, authors of the report said, is in large part attributed to the "significant" investment made by the country in efficiently securing […]

todayJanuary 30, 2024

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