Africa: Diplomatic Corp Encourages Angola’s Peace Efforts in Africa

[ad_1] Luanda — The Diplomatic Corp accredited in Angola encouraged the Angolan Government on Tuesday to continue its efforts to pacify conflict regions in Africa for the stability of the continent. The encouragement is contained in a message read by the Dean of the Diplomatic Corp and Ambassador of Morocco, Saadia El Alaoui, during the New Year's greetings ceremony, at the Presidential Palace, in Luanda. Saadia El Alaoui highlighted the commitment of the President of the Republic, João Lourenço, to […]

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Nigeria: Babangida Backs Super Eagles to Reach Afcon Finals

[ad_1] Despite underwhelming performances so far at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d' Ivoire, a former international, Tijani Babangida, has said the Super Eagles are among teams that have what it takes to reach the finals of the continental showpiece. The Super Eagles had started their campaign with a lackluster 0-0 draw with Equatorial Guinea before the 1-0 win over host nation, Cote d' Ivoire in the second group match that raised the hope of revival. […]

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Africa: Clubs Should Rethink About Giving Youngsters Playing Time

[ad_1] I don't think I have been glued to an Afcon tournament like this one ongoing in Ivory Coast. You have to give a thumbs up to the organisers for ensuring everything is running smoothly so far. That said, it is the quality of games that has stood out for me and in this case, there are no minnows in the tournament. It is a big plus to see the likes of Mozambique, even though written off before the tournament, […]

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Nigeria: ‘I Could Have Died but Was Saved,’ Fuji Legend, Kollington Ayinla Denies Death Rumour

[ad_1] Veteran Fuji musician, Kolawole Rasaq Ilori, popularly known as Kollington Ayinla, has denied rumours of his death. The 74-year-old fuji musician on Tuesday addressed his health status at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital in Ikeja, Lagos. In a two-minute nineteen-second video, Kollington expressed gratitude to God, the management of the hospital and others for his improved health condition. The septuagenarian revealed that his health condition was so bad that he would have died but his life was saved […]

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Cameroon/Nigeria: Cameroon to Face Nigeria in Round of 16

[ad_1] Christopher Wooh scored the winner in added time as Cameroon came from behind to defeat Gambia 3-2 in their final AFCON group stage match on Monday. The young defender netted in the first minute of added time to earn the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon their first win at AFCON and with it, qualification to the knockout stage, Cameroon's 16th in their AFCON history. Cameroon finish in second place in Group C with four points and will face perennial rivals […]

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Nigeria: Yul Edochie Quits Nollywood, Announces New Calling As Preacher

[ad_1] Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has announced that he has answered the call of God by becoming a full-time preacher. Edochie had earlier told fans that he would make the biggest announcement of his life. Hours later on Instagram, he revealed that he would be doing the work of God fully as he started a Christian programme on YouTube, which he called 'True Salvation Ministry'. He wrote "It's time to answer the call of God almighty. It's time to do […]

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Rwanda: Peace Cup – Crisis-Hit Kiyovu Eliminated as Rayon Advance to Quarterfinals

[ad_1] Kiyovu SC threw away their chance of qualifying for the quarterfinals of the Peace Cup when Gorilla scored an away goal during their 3-1 loss to the Green Baggies i in the round of 16 at Kigali Pelé Stadium on Tuesday, January 23. The Mumena-based side had left their financial crisis behind and joined hands for the battle as they looked to come from their 2-0 first leg loss to Gorilla FC and secure a quarterfinal berth. However, their […]

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Rwanda: Kigali – Rwf20 Billion Needed for ‘Ecotourism Lake’ in Masaka

[ad_1] In a bid to enhance ecotourism and bolster flood management initiatives, Rwf19.8 billion is required to construct essential facilities paving the way for an ecotourism lake in Masaka sector, Kicukiro district. Davis Bugingo, the Flood Management and Water Storage Development Division Manager at Rwanda Water Resources Board (RWB), told The New Times in an interview on Tuesday. The completion of a detailed design for the Masaka dyke, a structure crucial for creating the ecotourism lake in Masaka wetland within […]

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South Africa: Scholar Transport Crisis Leaves Eastern Cape Students Stranded – South African News Briefs – January 24, 2023

[ad_1] Scholar Transport Crisis Leaves Eastern Cape Students Stranded In the Eastern Cape, hundreds of primary and secondary school students have been left stranded without scholar transport since the new school year began a week ago, reports News24. Despite the recent launch of the Learner Transport Management System, aimed at improving the efficiency of scholar transport services, students in Kuyga, Humansdorp, and St Francis Bay continue to face disruptions, with some waiting in vain for hours daily. The failure […]

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