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Nigeria: I Was Undecided About Giving Pass, Simon Says

[ad_1] Super Eagles and FC Nantes of France winger, Moses Simon, said he was undecided either to pass the ball to Victor Osimhen or score himself before passing it to Ademola Lookman for the winning goal. Simon provided an assist for Nigeria's 1-0 win over the Palancas Negras of Angola on Friday, in the quarter-final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d'Ivoire. The Benue-born player disclosed this at the post-match news conference on Friday in Abidjan. […]

todayFebruary 4, 2024

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Africa: A Fourth Afcon Title Loading for Super Eagles

[ad_1] The Super Eagles of Nigeria are suddenly soaring at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d' Ivoire and Nigerians are pleasantly surprised by the unexpected resurgence in the team. At the end of their opening match against Equatorial Guinea, only a few Nigerians believed the Super Eagles would survive the group stage. But today, the story is different as the rejuvenated Eagles didn't only progress from group A but soared high into the semi-finals. The good […]

todayFebruary 4, 2024

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Africa: Afcon – Williams Is Hero As South Africa Book Semifinal Place Against Nigeria

[ad_1] South Africa captain Williams was the hero, as he saved four of the five penalties to snag their first semifinal place in 24 years. South Africa beat Cape Verde 2-1 on penalties on Saturday at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium in Yamoussoukro to book a semifinal date with Nigeria. Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams was the hero, as he saved four of the five penalties to send South Africa into an AFCON semifinal for the first time in 24 […]

todayFebruary 4, 2024

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Africa: Nigeria, South Africa to Meet in Repeat of Afcon 2000 Semi-Final

[ad_1] Twenty-four (24) years after Tijani Babangida's brace saw-off South Africa in their last Africa Cup of Nations semi-final appearance, both sides will meet again next Wednesday to decide one of the finalists for this year's AFCON. Babangida's 1st and 34th-minute goals took care of business on that occasion in front of a packed stadium in Surulere, Lagos when Nigeria co-hosted with Ghana. A brilliant penalty shoot-out performance by South Africa's goalkeeper, Ronwen Williams helped South Africa fight off a […]

todayFebruary 4, 2024

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Africa: Namibia’s President Hage Geingob Dies in Hospital

[ad_1] Namibia's President Hage Geingob died early Sunday in a hospital in Windhoek, the presidential office said in a statement. Geingob, 82, who was serving his second term as president, revealed last month that he was receiving treatment for cancer. "It is with utmost sadness and regret that I inform you that our beloved Dr. Hage G. Geingob, the President of the Republic of Namibia has passed on today", read the statement on X, formerly Twitter, signed by acting president […]

todayFebruary 4, 2024

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Africa: President Ruto Phones Mbumba to Extend Condolences After Death of President Geingob

[ad_1] Nairobi — President William Ruto has phoned acting President of Namibia Dr. Nangolo Mbumba to extend condolences following the demise of President Hage Geingob. In his message, the President Ruto described President Geingob as a "distinguished leader who served the people of Namibia with focus and dedication." He stated that he was a believer of a unified Africa and strongly promoted the continent's voice and visibility at the global arena. "May God give the people of Namibia strength and […]

todayFebruary 4, 2024

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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 […]

todayFebruary 4, 2024

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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. […]

todayFebruary 4, 2024

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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 […]

todayFebruary 4, 2024

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