insert_link Africa Afcon 2023: Mali 2-1 Burkina Faso – Sinayoko sends Eagles into quarter-finals [ad_1] Mali booked a quarter-final meeting with hosts Ivory Coast by holding on to beat Burkina Faso at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.An own goal from Edmond Tapsoba gave the Eagles a third-minute lead, and Mali had several chances to add to their advantage before half-time.Lassine Sinayoko did make it 2-0 early in the second half with a finish through the legs of goalkeeper Herve Koffi, but Bertrand Traore […] todayJanuary 31, 2024
Africa Africa: UN Peacekeepers and Civilians Killed During Clashes in Disputed Abyei Region [ad_1] Armed youth from rival factions of the Dinka ethnic group have been battling over the location of an administrative boundary in the oil-rich region, claimed by both countries, according to media reports. The UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) reported that clashes erupted on Saturday in the Nyinkuac, Majbong and Khadian areas, leading to casualties and the evacuation of civilians to its bases. Refuge from violence UNISFA is engaging with local authorities to verify the numbers of those […] todayJanuary 31, 2024 2
Africa Africa: Rwanda Third Lowest-Risk African Country for Identity Fraud – Report [ad_1] Rwanda comes third in personal data protection and digital fraud prevention in Africa, according to the latest findings by Smile ID, a digital verification services firm headquartered in Lagos. Dubbed the Smile ID "2024 Digital ID Fraud in Africa Report," the report, which is composed of anonymised transaction data, noted that Rwanda only trails Senegal and Botswana. This, authors of the report said, is in large part attributed to the "significant" investment made by the country in efficiently securing […] todayJanuary 30, 2024 2
Africa Africa: Climate-Smart Farming Gets Funding Boost at COP28, But Small Farmers Still Struggle [ad_1] Despite not securing a phase-out of fossil fuels, COP28 witnessed a historic focus on food. The summit saw over $7 billion in funding commitments, as well as a pledge by 152 countries to include food and agriculture in their climate plans. There is no doubt that commercial agriculture is a major contributor to the climate crisis, responsible for around a third of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to Greenpeace. This includes emissions from land use change, on-farm production, processing, transport, packaging, and retail. […] todayJanuary 30, 2024 2
Africa Africa: AU Troops Handover Seven Military Bases to Somali Army [ad_1] Mogadishu — ATMIS officially handed over 7 Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) to the Federal Government of Somalia at a ceremony in Mogadishu, marking the completion of Phase Two of the ATMIS Drawdown as per UNSC Resolution 2710. Two others were closed making it a total of 9 FOBs. Official documents were signed between #Somalia's National Security Adviser, Hussein Moalim, and SRCC & Head of ATMIS Souef Mohamed El-Amine and UNSOS OIC, Qurat-ul Ain Sadozai, at the ATMIS Mission HQs. […] todayJanuary 30, 2024
insert_link Africa India navy rescues Pakistani sailors from pirates [ad_1] On 26 January, the Indian Navy said it deployed its warship INS Visakhapatnam in the Gulf of Aden in response to a distress call from Marlin Luanda, a tanker with links to the UK that was on fire for several hours after being hit by a missile fired by the Houthis. French and US naval ships also provided assistance to the vessel. [ad_2] Source link todayJanuary 30, 2024 1
insert_link Africa The Mental Progress of Players in the WTA: The Journey to Elite Mindsets [ad_1] In the fiercely competitive world of women’s tennis, players’ mental fortitude often determines success. Beyond physical skills and techniques, mental progress plays a pivotal role in shaping the careers of WTA athletes. In this article, we will explore the journey of mental progress among players in the Women’s Tennis Association, highlighting the challenges they face, the strategies they employ to strengthen their mental game, and the remarkable transformations that […] todayJanuary 30, 2024 1
insert_link Africa Nigeria criticizes decision by three countries to quit ECOWAS [ad_1] Nigeria, which is holding the chairmanship of the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) has criticized Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso for their decision to quit the bloc. The three countries being led by the military said the decision taken in complete sovereignty will take immediate effect as they claim ECOWAS has become a threat to member states. Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger were all founding members of ECOWAS […] todayJanuary 30, 2024 1
Africa Africa: Italy-Africa Summit Assesses New Partnership [ad_1] Luanda — With the aim of launching the challenge of promoting a new way of ensuring that Africa ceases to be a space of exploitation, insecurity and mass migration, the Italy-Africa Summit has been taking place since Sunday in Rome, Italy. The event is being attended by several heads of State and Government from the African continent. According to a press release to which ANGOP had access, Angola is taking part in the event with a delegation led by […] todayJanuary 30, 2024 1