Ecowas: Nigeria rebukes states for quitting regional bloc

[ad_1] It accuses the military rulers of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger of not acting in good faith. [ad_2] Source link

January 30, 2024

Africa: Latest Mediterranean Deaths Highlight Need for Safe Migration Routes

[ad_1] Nearly 100 people have died or disappeared crossing the Central and Eastern Mediterranean so far this year - more than twice the number for the same period in 2023, the deadliest year for migrants at sea in Europe since 2016, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Monday. IOM underscored the need for regular migration pathways at a one-day summit in Rome hosted by Italy to boost development in Africa and curb migration flows. The A Bridge for […]

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Kenya ETA: President Ruto’s vision of visa-free entry proves tricky for some

[ad_1] There is nothing unusual about the introduction of ETAs - for example they are used by the US, Canada and Australia, and the European Union will soon be requiring them. But other visa-free countries in Africa, like Rwanda, do not require any authorisation prior to arrival and there is no cost to enter for the large majority of travellers. [ad_2] Source link

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Afcon 2023: Senegal 1-1 Ivory Coast (aet, 4-5 on pens) – hosts oust holders on penalties

[ad_1] Hosts Ivory Coast eliminated reigning champions Senegal in a penalty shootout to book their place in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals following a 1-1 draw after extra time in Yamoussoukro.Franck Kessie, who had scored from the spot four minutes from the end of normal time, converted the winning penalty to seal an extraordinary victory for the hosts, who redeemed themselves after a humiliating group-stage display which culminated […]

January 30, 2024

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Afcon 2023: Cape Verde 1-0 Mauritania – Ryan Mendes penalty sends Blue Sharks to quarter-finals

[ad_1] A late Ryan Mendes penalty helped Cape Verde overcome Mauritania to book a place in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations for just the second time.The game looked set for extra-time until Cheick Elwely's careless defensive header inadvertently played in Benchimol, who was brought down by goalkeeper Babacar Niasse.Captain Mendes did the rest, smashing his spot kick hard down the middle in the 88th minute.The result sets […]

January 30, 2024

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Sudan-South Sudan border: Clashes kill dozens in disputed Abyei region

[ad_1] The UN says one of its peacekeepers was killed while taking affected civilians to hospital. [ad_2] Source link

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Afcon 2023: Brentford’s Yoane Wissa hails DR Congo’s ‘togetherness’ after win over Egypt

[ad_1] Brentford forward Yoane Wissa hailed the "togetherness" of his DR Congo team after they reached the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) quarter-finals in Ivory Coast by beating Egypt on penalties.The Leopards looked impressive as they held Egypt to a 1-1 draw in San Pedro, with DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi scoring the 18th penalty of a tense shoot-out to eliminate the seven time Afcon champions 8-7 on spot kicks. […]

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Jacob Zuma: ANC suspends ex-South Africa president after rival party launch

[ad_1] It comes after the former president said he would not vote for the party he once led. [ad_2] Source link

January 30, 2024 1

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Africa: Italian Prime Minister Hosts Summit of African Leaders

[ad_1] Italy's prime minister is holding a summit of African leaders Monday. In addition to two dozen African leaders, European Union and United Nations officials and representatives from international lending institutions are attending the summit. "The objective is to present to African countries our vision of African development," Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told Italian broadcaster Rai. "This means a new, non-predatory, non-paternalistic approach... a peer-to-peer approach to grow together,"Meloni said. The initiative is known as the Mattei Plan, named after […]

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