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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 […]

todayJanuary 30, 2024 2

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Zimbabwe: Vandalism, Power Outages Hit Manicaland Tourism

[ad_1] TOURISM operators in Vumba, a prime tourist destination in the Eastern Highlands, have been badly affected by a major power outage that has lasted since December 1 last year, after 5km of power lines were stolen and the repairs were delayed when a transformer was vandalised and 12 poles fell down after heavy rains. The area has had no electric power for more than 50 days, and tourism operators say the development is threatening the viability of their businesses. […]

todayJanuary 29, 2024 2

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Nigeria: Soludo Orders Rehabilitation of Homeless Ex-Tennis Champion

[ad_1] The ex-tennis star was captured in a video clip roaming the streets of Awka, the Anambra State capital. Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has announced the rescue of former lawn tennis champion, Tanya Okpala. Ms Okpala represented Nigeria in a female lawn tennis tournament in the 1990s. The US-based ex-lawn tennis star was recently captured in a video roaming the streets of Awka, the Anambra State capital. She was said to be homeless and mentally ill. Ms Okpala […]

todayJanuary 29, 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 […]

todayJanuary 29, 2024 3

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Egypt: Afcon Q/Final Day 1&2 Review – Egypt Fall, Nsue’s Missed Penalty Proves Costly

[ad_1] There were no real surprises in the first four quarterfinal matches, though Egypt could have done better against DR Congo. The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) now has four quarterfinalists. On Saturday, Nigeria's Super Eagles emerged victorious against five-time champions Cameroon's Indomitable Lions, while Angola's Palancas Negras overcame the loss of their goalkeeper to secure a 3-0 victory against Namibia, setting the stage for a clash on Friday. Sunday witnessed a 1-1 draw between seven-time champions Egypt and […]

todayJanuary 29, 2024 2

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Tanzania: Simba, Yanga Back in Asfc

[ad_1] TANZANIA: FOOTBALL giants of the country, Simba and Young Africans will be back in action in the Azam Sports Federation Cup (ASFC) as they battle Tembo FC and Housing FC respectively in the second round of the competition. According to the ASFC timetable released on Sunday by the Tanzania Football Federation (TFF), Yanga will host Housing FC from Njombe at Azam Complex in Dar es Salaam tomorrow. Other matches include Mtibwa Sugar who will face Nyakagwe FC from Geita […]

todayJanuary 29, 2024 1

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Congo-Kinshasa: Afcon – DRC Advances to Quarter-Final After Dramatic Penalty Shootout

[ad_1] Penalties after 1-1 tie : : IVORY COAST | CAFONLINE | D.R Congo have knocked out Egypt from the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d'Ivoire 2023 after defeating them 8-7 on penalties in the round of 16 Sunday. Stade Laurent Pokou was blazing throughout the 120 minutes the game was played. Meschack Elia scored to put D.R Congo into the the lead in the 37th minute. He headed home from the six-yard box to score the game's […]

todayJanuary 29, 2024 1

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Cote d’Ivoire/Nigeria: Afcon 2023 Extra – Like Lagos, Like Abidjan: 7 Striking Similarities

[ad_1] Anyone who's experienced the notorious Lagos traffic dance will find a familiar partner in Abidjan. Lagos and Abidjan are commonly misconceived as the capital cities of Nigeria and Cote d'Ivoire, respectively, although they hold the distinction of being significant commercial hubs rather than administrative capitals. Despite not serving as the political capitals, these cities take pride in being vital centres of commerce and residence, fostering prosperity for their respective nations. Interestingly, beyond their shared geographical location in West Africa, […]

todayJanuary 29, 2024 1

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Nigeria/Cameroon: Afcon 2023 – How Super Eagles Celebrated Win Over Cameroon – Lookman

[ad_1] With the victory over Cameroon now behind them, the Super Eagles will face an Angola team that has earned its place with excellent results Two-goal hero and man-of-the-match in Nigeria's 2-0 win over Cameroon's Indomitable Lions in the AFCON 2023 Round of 16 clash, Ademola Lookman, has given a hint on how the Super Eagles celebrated the massive win. While jubilant fans and analysts dissect the game's highlights, Lookman offers a cryptic yet thought-provoking answer to how the team […]

todayJanuary 29, 2024 2

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