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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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Angola/Egypt: Egypt Most Crowned African Champions

[ad_1] Luanda — Egypt is the most titled country in the history of the African Cup of Nations (CAN) with six trophies. In this competition that began in 1957, Angola has never been on the podium, being in the quarter-finals the best position the team has achieved so far in this continental competition. For climate reasons, the African Football Confederation (CAF) moved the CAN from 2023 to January and February this year. Trophies: 1957 - Egypt 1959 - Egypt 1962 […]

todayJanuary 9, 2024

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Angola Improve Defensive, Attacking Aspects Ahead of Can Participation

[ad_1] Luanda — Angola national football team on Monday trained defensive and attacking aspects ahead of their participation in the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN '2023) to take place from January 13 to February 11 in Côte d'Ivoire, a source told ANGOP. According to the training program, Angola will face Bahraini Tuesday at the Shabab Al Ahli stadium before their opening match in the CAN against Algeria on Wednesday. Angola, Algeria, Burkina Faso and Mauritania are in group D of […]

todayJanuary 9, 2024

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Rwanda: Rubavu – Residents Seek Improved Facilities at Nyamyumba Hot Springs

[ad_1] The local community in Rubavu District decries the lack of improved facilities at Nyamyumba Hot Springs, calling for its development as a tourism destination. Nyamyumba, located near Lake Kivu, is a popular destination for people from all walks of life seeking the natural healing properties of its water. Visitors come to witness the springs and bathe in the hot tub to improve blood circulation, reduce stress, and alleviate skin irritations. The hot springs site currently has two main water […]

todayJanuary 9, 2024

Japan

Duolingo cuts contractors by 10% amid AI content shift

[ad_1] Duolingo, the maker of language-learning software, is cutting some contractors as the app uses generative artificial intelligence to create more content. About 10% of contractors were "offboarded,” a company spokesperson said Monday. "We just no longer need as many people to do the type of work some of these contractors were doing. Part of that could be attributed to AI,” the spokesperson said. CEO Luis von Ahn said during […]

todayJanuary 9, 2024

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Nigeria: Falconets Coach Names 19 Players for Crucial World Cup Qualifiers

[ad_1] Midfielders Adoo Yina and Chima Olise, and forwards Chiamaka Okwuchukwu, Janet Akekoromowei, Yemisi Samuel and Opeyemi Ajakaye are all on the roster. Head Coach Chris Musa Danjuma has selected 19 players for the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup final qualifying fixture, first leg encounter against Burundi's U20 girls Topping the list for the game billed for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on Sunday is Captain Oluchi Ohaegbulem, goalkeeper Faith Omilana, defender Shukurat Oladipo and midfielder Taiwo Afolabi. Goalkeeper Shukura Bakare, […]

todayJanuary 9, 2024

Japan

Europe rattled by Israel-Hamas war

[ad_1] In many European countries, including the United Kingdom, people commemorate the war dead on Remembrance Day on Nov. 11 with the wearing of red or white poppies to mark the date of the armistice that ended World War I in 1918.However, as people prayed for peace on Nov. 11 last year, brutal wars were going on in Europe and the Middle East — the Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Hamas […]

todayJanuary 9, 2024

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Nigeria/Guinea: Afcon: Super Eagles Fail Guinea Test Six Days Before Their Opening Match

[ad_1] While some see the defeat as a major blow to Nigeria's confidence heading into AFCON, others say it could be a blessing in disguise. Nigeria's Super Eagles stumbled in their final tune-up match before the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), falling 2-0 to Guinea in an international friendly at the Bani Yas Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Monday. The Eagles, playing in Abu Dhabi, conceded goals in both halves and failed to find their rhythm throughout the match. Guinea […]

todayJanuary 9, 2024

Africa

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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