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Africa: Afcon 2023 – Five Stars to Follow

[ad_1] The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations takes place in Ivory Coast from January 13 to February 11. Some of the biggest names in world football will feature at the tournament, and AFP Sport picks out five to follow: MOHAMED SALAH (Egypt) The 31-year-old Liverpool forward is a superstar of the English Premier League and a sporting icon across the Arab world. He is the joint top scorer in the Premier League this season with 14 goals, helping take Liverpool […]

todayJanuary 6, 2024

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Africa: Tigray Embraces Turkish Partnership for the Restoration of Africa’s Oldest Mosque

[ad_1] Addis Abeba — The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) has extended an offer to the Tigray Tourism Bureau, proposing to spearhead the restoration of the Al-Nejashi Mosque, a historic structure that suffered damage amidst the Tigray war. Atsbha Gebreegziabher, head of the Tigray Tourism Bureau, confirmed the regional government's positive reception to the appeal, signaling potential collaboration for the mosque's rehabilitation. In an interview with Addis Standard, Atsbha revealed that the Turkish Embassy in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, reached […]

todayJanuary 6, 2024

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Africa: Diplomatic Dip for France as African Nations Seek Out Stronger Partners

[ad_1] French diplomacy in Africa weakened considerably in 2023 as former allies steered their foreign policies elsewhere in the wake of military coups and general political upheaval. A new law making it harder for foreigners to immigrate to France has compounded matters. French interests in Africa face monumental challenges in 2024 - especially following the toppling of leaders in Niger and Burkina Faso - which, like Mali, are former French military strongholds in the restive Sahel region. A lengthy partnership […]

todayJanuary 6, 2024

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Africa: Sudan FA Ministry Summons Kenyan Ambassador, Hemedti Visits South Africa

[ad_1] Port Sudan / Nairobi / Pretoria — Acting Foreign Affairs Minister Ali El Sadig announced yesterday that Sudan summoned the Kenyan ambassador to Sudan to protest against the official reception for Rapid Support Forces (RSF) Commander Mohamed 'Hemedti' Dagalo, organised by the Kenyan government on Wednesday. Hemedti also met the sultan of the Fur tribe in Nairobi. Continuing his Africa tour, the RSF commander visited South Africa yesterday. The minister said in a statement to the Sudan News Agency […]

todayJanuary 6, 2024

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Africa: Bad Case of Déjà Vu As Former Oil Executive to Lead COP29 Climate Negotiations in Azerbaijan

[ad_1] This week, it was announced that Azeri Ecology Minister Mukhtar Babayev, who spent over 20 years at Azerbaijan's state-owned oil and gas company SOCAR, has been appointed as the president of this year's UN climate talks. The decision means oil executives will lead consecutive UN climate talks after Sultan Al-Jaber, boss of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), ran COP28. Last year at least 2456 fossil fuel lobbyists were granted access to the COP28 summit in Dubai, signalling an unprecedented […]

todayJanuary 6, 2024

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Africa: Meet the Top 10 Highest Goal Scorers in Afcon History

[ad_1] The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have seen some gracious players grace its podium, picking up the golden boots for their high number of goals while on parade for their national teams. With the AFCON 2023 in Cote D' Ivoire less than a week before commencement, we take a look at the top 10 highest goal scorers in AFCON history. Samuel Eto'o - 18 goals (Cameroon) 2. Laurent Poukou - 14 goals (Ivory Coast) 3. Rashidi Yekini - Nigeria […]

todayJanuary 6, 2024

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Anthony Joshua: Briton to face ex-UFC fighter Ngannou in Saudi Arabia, confirms promoter Hearn

[ad_1] Joshua is a two-time heavyweight championAnthony Joshua will fight former UFC star Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia, says promoter Eddie Hearn.Joshua, 34, was set to face Deontay Wilder after beating Otto Wallin, but the American's loss to Joseph Parker scuppered plans for their big showdown.Hearn posted "it's a done deal" on X on Friday, and added: "Anthony Joshua v Francis Ngannou collide on a huge night in Riyadh, Saudi […]

todayJanuary 6, 2024

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