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Antum Naqvi: Cricket-playing pilot flying high for Zimbabwe

[ad_1] Naqvi's move from Australia to Africa last year was the result of advice from former Zimbabwe international Solomon Mire, who played 58 times for his country between 2014 and 2019.Mire now lives in Melbourne and is the director of Advance2Play, which promotes cricket development."Solomon used to come and play in Darwin during the off-season. I watched him play growing up at club cricket," Navqi said. "I've known him for […]

todayJanuary 19, 2024

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Africa: East Africa’s Path to Success in Afcon 2027

[ad_1] The recent performances of East African teams in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers and at the Finals tournaments proper, have raised concerns about the region's competitiveness on the continental stage. With Tanzania facing a daunting task after a 3-0 defeat to Morocco and other East African nations failing to qualify for Cote d'Ivoire 2024, the spotlight now turns to the 2027 edition, where Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania will play host. To avoid early elimination and make a […]

todayJanuary 19, 2024

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Africa: Revolutionist Returnees – Fulfilling Dreams, Finding Freedom

[ad_1] How the Year of Return 2019 in Ghana led to one of the largest transatlantic African-American homecomings in history The UN designated the International Decade for People of African Descent, from 2015 to 2024, to promote the recognition, justice, and development of individuals of African descent worldwide. Through various programs, events, and awareness campaigns, the Decade seeks to create a platform for dialogue, understanding, and positive change in the lives of the African diaspora. Africa Renewal will publish 'In […]

todayJanuary 19, 2024

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Afcon 2023: Egypt 2-2 Ghana – Pharaohs fight back for draw despite injury to Mohamed Salah

[ad_1] Egypt finished as runners-up at the 2021 Afcon finals and are chasing a record-extending eighth continental titleEgypt fought back twice to draw 2-2 with Ghana at the Africa Cup of Nations after a lively second half in Abidjan.Mohammed Kudus blasted in to put Ghana ahead in first-half stoppage time, a minute after Pharaohs captain Mohamed Salah was forced off through injury.Omar Marmoush levelled but West Ham's Kudus quickly restored […]

todayJanuary 19, 2024

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Africa: Blinken Heading to Africa Next Week On Four-Nation Tour

[ad_1] State Department — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, and Angola next week, the State Department announced, his fourth trip to the African continent. The trip comes after 17 Cabinet-level official visits last year as a follow-up to the 2022 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington. President Joe Biden has also expressed his desire to visit Africa this year, but no definite plans have been announced. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said […]

todayJanuary 19, 2024

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Afcon 2023: Ivory Coast 0-1 Nigeria – Super Eagles down hosts in Abidjan

[ad_1] Nigeria took a huge step towards reaching the last 16 at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 win over hosts Ivory Coast in Group A.The match's key moment came in the 55th minute after Ousmane Diomande caught Victor Osimhen in the box.That allowed William Troost-Ekong to blast home from the penalty spot.Roared on by a raucous crowd, the Ivorians pushed hard for an equaliser but failed […]

todayJanuary 19, 2024

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Africa: Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Molly Phee Previewing the Secretary’s Trip to Cabo Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria, and Angola

[ad_1] Office of the Spokesperson — MR TEK:  Thank you and good morning, everyone.  Welcome to today’s background call on Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s travel to Cabo Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria, and Angola.  This call will be on the record and is embargoed until its conclusion. Joining on this – joining us this morning is Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee.  She’ll provide some brief opening remarks, and then we’ll turn it over to your questions.  […]

todayJanuary 19, 2024

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