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Afcon 2023: Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface ruled out as Nigeria suffer another injury blow

[ad_1] Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface has been ruled out of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) through injury, in another blow to Nigeria's preparations.The 23-year-old is the latest member of the Super Eagles squad to suffer an injury ahead of the tournament, which kicks off on 13 January in Abidjan. Nice striker Terem Moffi has been called up to replace Boniface, pending the approval of the Confederation of African […]

todayJanuary 9, 2024

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Sierra Leone: 27 soldiers charged over failed coup attempt

[ad_1] Sierra Leone authorities have now charged 27 soldiers with multiple offences over last year’s alleged failed coup attempt. The charges against them were read out in court and include mutiny, failure to suppress mutiny and murder. A statement from the defence ministry said the soldiers have also been charged with aiding the enemy, communicating with the enemy and other relevant offences. The statement said the Ministry of Defence and […]

todayJanuary 9, 2024

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Afcon 2023: Romain Saiss says Morocco have different expectations after World Cup run

[ad_1] After spending six years with Wolves, Romain Saiss now plays his club football in Saudi Arabia following a spell in TurkeyWhen Morocco step out against Tanzania for their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations opener on 17 January, it will be exactly 13 months since they rounded off a historic run at the 2022 World Cup with a third-place play-off defeat against Croatia.The North Africans are chasing a first continental […]

todayJanuary 9, 2024

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Africa: Angola 11th Oldest Team in Africa Cup of Nations

[ad_1] Luanda — With an average age of 26.6 years, the Angola national football team is the 11th oldest team to take part in the Africa Cup of Nations from January to 11 February in Côte d'Ivoire. Cape Verde is the second oldest team in the competition, with an average age of 28.1, surpassed only by Egypt, with 28.85. Mozambique is the fifth oldest team in the competition, with an average age of 27.49. Average age of the 24 teams […]

todayJanuary 9, 2024

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Africa – LGBTI People Face ‘Relentless’ Oppression After Surge in Discriminatory Laws – New Briefing

[ad_1] Last year saw a new wave of harsh anti-LGBTI legislation across Africa 31 countries still criminalise consensual same-sex sexual activity LGBTI people are threatened with arbitrary arrests, detentions and the death penalty in some places 'Africa is facing a deepening crisis of homophobic lawfare' - Tigere Chagutah LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex) people across Africa are facing a catastrophic rollback on their fundamental rights following the introduction of discriminatory legislation in several countries, said Amnesty International today […]

todayJanuary 9, 2024

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Africa: Technology Transfer Critical to Revolutionizing Africa’s Pharma Industry

[ad_1] Kigali — An agreement signed between the Rwandan government and the Africa Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation (APTF) gives impetus to Africa's domestic industry with the hope of helping the continent tackle vaccine inequity and fill the critical gap in vaccine manufacturing. The agreement to operationalize the foundation was signed in Kigali, Rwanda, in late 2023. What is important, according to stakeholders, is to focus efforts on building a resilient and self-reliant pharmaceutical industry for the continent. This became apparent during […]

todayJanuary 9, 2024

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Africa: Why These 10 Humanitarian Crises Demand Your Attention Now

[ad_1] Geneva — Beyond Gaza and Ukraine, emergency aid needs are going unmet in these neglected hotspots around the globe. As the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine continue to dominate headlines going into 2024, it's important to remember the many other crises that are too easily forgotten by the media and neglected by aid donors - often just because of their complexity or their relative lack of geopolitical importance. Needs in the "uninhabitable" Gaza Strip are indescribably high, as Israel's […]

todayJanuary 9, 2024

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