Namibia President Hage Geingob dies aged 82

[ad_1] The world leader revealed his cancer diagnosis to the public last month. [ad_2] Source link

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Afcon 2023: Ronwen Williams saves four spot kicks as South Africa beat Cape Verde on penalties

[ad_1] Ronwen Williams denied Gilson Benchimol with a superb save in second-half added time of normal time and stopped four penalties as South Africa beat Cape VerdeRonwen Williams saved four spot kicks to help South Africa reach the semi-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on penalties following a 0-0 draw against Cape Verde.Bebe, Willy Semedo, Laros Duarte and Patrick Andrade were all denied in the shootout by the […]

February 4, 2024

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Afcon 2023: Mali 1-2 Ivory Coast – Oumar Diakite’s 122nd-minute winner sends 10-man Elephants into semis

[ad_1] Ivory Coast scored late in both normal time and extra time in Bouake to reach the Afcon semi-finalsHost nation Ivory Coast produced another amazing Africa Cup of Nations escape act as Oumar Diakite's 122nd-minute winner sent the 10-man Elephants into the semi-finals at heartbroken Mali's expense.The hosts played the majority of the game at a numerical disadvantage after Odilon Kossounou's dismissal for two first-half fouls on Lassine Sinayoko and […]

February 4, 2024

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ECOWAS expresses concern over Senegal’s delayed presidential vote

[ad_1] The West African regional bloc, ECOWAS has expressed concern over Senegal’s decision to postpone this month’s presidential election. President Macky Sall postponed the election planned for February 25, when he addressed the nation on Saturday. He said he had cancelled the relevant law due to electoral issues he feared would fuel disputes. President Sall’s decision follows the constitutional council’s January decision to exclude some prominent contenders from the electoral […]

February 4, 2024 1

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Africa: US Top Diplomat On Security, Peace, and Investment in Africa

[ad_1] Linda Thomas Green-Field, the United States Representative to the United Nations, led President Joe Biden's delegation to Liberia's fourth postwar inauguration. During her stay, she met with leaders including former President George Weah, Joseph Boakai, civil society organizations, youth organizations, and business executives to discuss the importance of combating corruption, promoting accountability, and promoting democracy. "The first president, President Sirleaf, served for two terms; President George Weah - an opposition candidate was elected, and he graciously accepted the results […]

February 4, 2024 1

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Senegal's president delays election amid tension

[ad_1] Macky Sall says the row over who has been barred from the presidential poll could harm the ballot. [ad_2] Source link

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Africa: Ethiopia’s Industrial Parks Leave Workers to the Fate of Global Shocks

[ad_1] As a symbol of economic globalization, Industrial Parks occupy a central place in debates on the foreign direct investment in the South from the so-called Global North. A central argument for the parks is their potential to absorb a large labor force, build an industrial skill base and stimulate export growth. Africa's infrastructure boom is reshaping the landscape and physical connections while creating new power dynamics within elite-driven development initiatives. Industrial Parks are territorially demarcated and administratively exceptional spaces. […]

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Africa: UN Security Council Redirects Somaliland Dispute to IGAD, AU

[ad_1] Ethiopia places request for IGAD session The UN Security Council recommends that Ethiopia and Somalia resolve their differences through IGAD and the AU, disclosed Meles Alem (Amb.), spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He told the press Ethiopia has requested IGAD to call for another summit for dialogue on last month's sea-access deal that has infuriated Mogadishu. IGAD had not issued an official response to the request before The Reporter went to print. The UNSC convened a meeting […]

February 4, 2024 1

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Afcon 2023: ‘Fighting spirit will make us champions,’ says Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong

[ad_1] William Troost-Ekong helped Nigeria end Angola's three-match winning run and reach the Afcon semi-finals at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium on FridayNigeria captain William Troost-Ekong believes his team's "fighting spirit" will make them Africa Cup of Nations champions for a fourth time. "I believe in the mentality of this team, the fighting spirit and that's the thing that's going to make us champions," Troost-Ekong said.They next play on Wednesday against […]

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