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Afcon 2023: Senegal 3-1 Cameroon – Sadio Mane nets as Teranga Lions go through

[ad_1] Former Watford forward Ismaila Sarr (wearing 18) scored the opener and set up the second goal against Cameroon in YamoussoukroDefending champions Senegal booked their place in the last 16 of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-1 win over Cameroon in Group C.Ismaila Sarr put Senegal in front in the 16th minute and Habib Diallo made it 2-0 midway through the second half.Jean-Charles Castelletto headed in to […]

todayJanuary 20, 2024

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The Non-Aligned Movement: What is it? and is it still relevant?

[ad_1] Formed during the height of the Cold War, the Non-Aligned Movement served as a middle ground for countries unwilling to ally themselves with either the United States or the Soviet Union. Today, it represents over half the world’s population but with the collapse of the USSR, how much relevance does it have today? As the group meets in Uganda, the BBC’s Esther Kahumbi explains what the movement is and […]

todayJanuary 20, 2024

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Johannesburg security firms battle with vehicle robberies in broad daylight

[ad_1] For a long time, South Africa has been synonymous with violent crime. But levels have now reached a 20-year high, from murders to car hijackings and cash-in-transit van robberies. With an election coming up this year, there is little evidence the government has got a grip on the situation, with many people relying on private security instead of police.Reporter: Daniel De SimoneProducer: Ed HabershonFilmed: Christian Parkinson [ad_2] Source link

todayJanuary 20, 2024

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Afcon 2023: Cape Verde 3-0 Mozambique – Bebe 40-yard free-kick helps seal last-16 spot

[ad_1] Bebe scored a 40-yard free-kick as Cape Verde beat Mozambique to become the first team to book their last-16 place at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.The Rayo Vallecano forward, once of Manchester United, smashed in a strike which keeper Ernan Siluane should have done better with.Captain Ryan Mendes took advantage of a defensive mistake to double their lead.Kevin Pina then hammered a brilliant strike into the top corner […]

todayJanuary 20, 2024

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Comoros: One dead, six injured as post-election violence escalates

[ad_1] One person has reportedly been killed and six others injured as police riots following the re of President Azali Assoumani. Authorities in Comoros have cut access to the internet in the wake of protests by angry opposition supporters in the capital, Moroni. Several roads in the capital have been barricaded and an unspecified number of protesters arrested. A night-time curfew has been imposed to curb the spreading unrest. The […]

todayJanuary 19, 2024

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Africa: Cash-Strapped Conservationists in South Africa Are Struggling to Collect Biodiversity Data – How to Change That

[ad_1] South Africa's government conservation organisations have experienced substantial budget cuts. Even after steps to cut costs, South African National Parks reported a big shortfall (R223 million or about US$11.92 million) for 2021/22. So did the provincial body KZN Ezemvelo Wildlife (R89 million; about US$4.77 million). South African conservation authorities manage millions of hectares of protected areas. However, recruitment freezes and insufficient funds have reduced their ability to conduct basic operations. One of these is biodiversity monitoring. Knowing which plants […]

todayJanuary 19, 2024

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Afcon 2023: Victor Osimhen asked William Troost-Ekong to take Nigeria penalty

[ad_1] AC Milan forward Samuel Chukwueze believes the team have shown everyone that the Super Eagles are serious about adding to their three continental titles."We played with our hearts. This game shows we are ready to fight for Afcon," he said."This group is complicated but the most important game now is the last game. "There is no small country in this Afcon and Guinea-Bissau are good. We've played them twice […]

todayJanuary 19, 2024

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