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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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Africa: Climate-Smart Farming Gets Funding Boost at COP28, But Small Farmers Still Struggle

[ad_1] Despite not securing a phase-out of fossil fuels, COP28 witnessed a historic focus on food. The summit saw over $7 billion in funding commitments, as well as a pledge by 152 countries to include food and agriculture in their climate plans. There is no doubt that commercial agriculture is a major contributor to the climate crisis, responsible for around a third of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to Greenpeace. This includes emissions from land use change, on-farm production, processing, transport, packaging, and retail. […]

todayJanuary 30, 2024

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Africa: AU Troops Handover Seven Military Bases to Somali Army

[ad_1] Mogadishu — ATMIS officially handed over 7 Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) to the Federal Government of Somalia at a ceremony in Mogadishu, marking the completion of Phase Two of the ATMIS Drawdown as per UNSC Resolution 2710. Two others were closed making it a total of 9 FOBs. Official documents were signed between #Somalia's National Security Adviser, Hussein Moalim, and SRCC & Head of ATMIS Souef Mohamed El-Amine and UNSOS OIC, Qurat-ul Ain Sadozai, at the ATMIS Mission HQs. […]

todayJanuary 30, 2024

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India navy rescues Pakistani sailors from pirates

[ad_1] On 26 January, the Indian Navy said it deployed its warship INS Visakhapatnam in the Gulf of Aden in response to a distress call from Marlin Luanda, a tanker with links to the UK that was on fire for several hours after being hit by a missile fired by the Houthis. French and US naval ships also provided assistance to the vessel. [ad_2] Source link

todayJanuary 30, 2024

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The Mental Progress of Players in the WTA: The Journey to Elite Mindsets

[ad_1] In the fiercely competitive world of women’s tennis, players’ mental fortitude often determines success. Beyond physical skills and techniques, mental progress plays a pivotal role in shaping the careers of WTA athletes. In this article, we will explore the journey of mental progress among players in the Women’s Tennis Association, highlighting the challenges they face, the strategies they employ to strengthen their mental game, and the remarkable transformations that […]

todayJanuary 30, 2024

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