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Africa

January 22, 2024

AFCON 2023: Six Guinea fans die celebrating win over Gambia

Guinea Football Federation media manager Amadou Makadji said six people were confirmed dead in the celebrations.

Guinea fans
January 21, 2024

China to host African envoys

An Ni, CAI spokesperson, in a statement on Sunday, said the event was intended to promote China-Africa relations.

President Xi Jinping of China (Credit: BBC)
January 21, 2024

AFCON 2023: Guinea-Bissau’s coach Baciro Candé vows to beat Nigeria on Monday 

“We know it will be very difficult but we are prepared to get the win tomorrow,” he said.

Baciro Candé
January 21, 2024
Darfur war
January 20, 2024

67 journalists behind bars across Africa as Israel tops jailers of media practitioners worldwide: CPJ

The spike coincides with the Israel-Gaza conflict, during which more than 80 journalists have lost their lives.

Committee to Protect Journalists (Credit: CPJ)
January 19, 2024

AFCON 2023: Senegal, Cape Verde qualify for tournament’s knockout stage

Guinea and Gambia will face each other in their second Group C game later today.

Sadio Mane and Cape Verde's Bebé
January 19, 2024

UN aid official urges increased support for Niger Republic

A military coup in July 2023 and the ensuing political instability have further exacerbated their plight.

January 18, 2024

Shettima urges African leaders to ramp up continent’s GDP

Mr Shettima noted that the total GDP of African countries was barely $3.1 trillion, less than three per cent of the world’s GDP.

Vice-President Kashim Shettima at Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC).
January 17, 2024

Handball Championship: Angola beat Nigeria 24-26 in opening match

“The boys need to be focused and must believe in themselves that they can win their remaining games,” he said.

Nigeria national men’s handball team
January 17, 2024

Tanzania to promote spice farming tourism

Tanzania’s Zanzibar authorities have pledged to support spice farmers, saying spice farming is one of the attractions for tourists.

Spice Farming