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Ghana sack coach Chris Hughton after AFCON group-stage exit

[ad_1] Ghana have sacked coach Chris Hughton after their group-stage exit from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Black Stars finished on two points in Group B, drawing 2-2 with both Egypt and Mozambique following a 2-1 defeat by Cape Verde in their opener. Ghana had distant hopes of progressing as one of four best-ranked third placed sides, but were eliminated on Tuesday when results went against them. Hughton had been […]

todayJanuary 24, 2024

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Tanzania: Opposition stages protests over cost of living and poll reforms

[ad_1] Tanzania’s main opposition party is holding a protest over high cost of living and delays in constitutional reforms. The protest march is taking place in the commercial city of Dar es Salaam. Wednesday’s demonstration is a significant signal from the opposition that is kicking against proposed electoral bills. Last November, three electoral bills were tabled in the country’s parliament. The opposition said enough consultation did not take place on […]

todayJanuary 24, 2024

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Africa: The Grim Realities of Western Climate Change Discourse On Africa

[ad_1] Where do African peoples fit into Western narratives on climate change, if at all? The Atlantic's "grim ironies" article provides a cautionary tale. As the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was gearing up for elections in December 2023, The Atlantic published an article, by Senior Editor Ross Andersen, initially titled "War in the Congo Has Kept the Planet Cooler". After uproar on social media, on which one user paraphrased the headline as "Death of Africans Good for Planet", the […]

todayJanuary 24, 2024

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Africa: Education Has a Huge Role to Play in Peace and Development – 5 Essential Reads

[ad_1] Nelson Mandela was a famous advocate for the value of education. In 1990, the man who would become South Africa's first democratically president four years later told a high school in Boston: "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." The United Nations agrees. In 2018 its General Assembly adopted a resolution that proclaimed 24 January as the International Day of Education. It's an annual opportunity to shine a spotlight on the role […]

todayJanuary 24, 2024

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Afcon 2023: Ghana sack boss Chris Hughton after group-stage exit

[ad_1] Ghana have sacked coach Chris Hughton after their group-stage exit from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.The Black Stars finished on two points in Group B, drawing 2-2 with both Egypt and Mozambique following a 2-1 defeat by Cape Verde in their opener.Ghana had distant hopes of progressing as one of four best-ranked third placed sides, but were eliminated on Tuesday when results went against them.Hughton had been appointed […]

todayJanuary 24, 2024

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Afcon 2023: Angola 2-0 Burkina Faso – Both sides reach last 16

[ad_1] Mabululu (right) netted his second goal of the tournament, adding to his effort against Algeria in Angola's opening gameAngola beat Burkina Faso 2-0 to clinch top spot in Group D at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.Mabululu headed in Fredy's free-kick nine minutes before the break to put the Palancas Negras ahead.Burkina Faso winger Dango Ouattara forced a save from Neblu but Zine made sure of […]

todayJanuary 24, 2024

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Afcon 2023: Mauritania 1-0 Algeria – Two-time champions dumped out at group stage

[ad_1] Yali Dellahi's goal earned victory for Mauritania, who had drawn two and lost six of their previous eight games at Afcon finalsAlgeria crashed out of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations as minnows Mauritania claimed a famous first ever win at the finals to snatch a spot in the last 16.Centre-back Yali Dellahi swept home the winning goal late in the first half to stun the two-time Afcon winners.Defeat […]

todayJanuary 24, 2024

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