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Ex-Ghanaian President withdraws as special AU envoy to Somalia

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– – Former Ghanaian President John Mahama has withdrawn his acceptance as a special African Union (AU) envoy to mediate talks over the political crisis in Somalia. In a statement, Mr. Mahama attributed his decision to the lack of support by the Somali federal government. He said the proposed assignment required that he “enjoy the unalloyed support and co-operation of… Read More
Africa World 

New study predicts more Covid-19 patients to die in Africa

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– – A new study has predicted that patients who are critically ill with Covid-19 are more likely to die in Africa than in any other region in the world. The study published by The Lancet attributes this to the shortage of crucial equipment in hospitals that are helpful in saving lives as well as shortage of specialised staff. About… Read More
Sports 

Esperance advance dramatically as semi-finals are set

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Defending champions Al Ahly reached the CAF Champions League semi-finals Esperance, Kaizer Chiefs and Wydad also went through Winners reach the FIFA Club World Cup Al Ahly, Esperance, Kaizer Chiefs and Wydad are now closer to the FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2021™. FIFA.com looks back on the CAF Champions League quarter-finals. Semi-final line-upWydad-Kaizer ChiefsChabab Belouizdad-Al Ahly 🇲🇦 @WACofficiel 🆚… Read More
Sports 

Peralta: We achieved something huge for Mexico

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Men’s Olympic Football Tournament 23 May 2021 © Getty Images Oribe Peralta reflects on Mexico’s London 2012 triumph He offers some advice for his nation’s forthcoming Olympians Peralta discusses seeing elite athletes in the Olympic Village Mexico had high expectations heading into the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament London 2012. To the delight of their fans, El Tri boasted a new… Read More
Africa Central Africa World 

DR Congo: Many left homeless amid volcanic eruption

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At least five deaths have been reported while people were evacuating and fleeing to safety but officials are yet confirm those reports. Houses were destroyed in the city due to the disaster which occurred 10km (six miles) from Goma. Rwandan authorities said about 3,000 people had officially crossed from Goma. – – Tom Peyre-Costa, from the Norwegian Refugee Council in… Read More
Africa Business World 

Malaysian startup Finology wins $500K funding from Seedstars

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– – After almost a year-long virtual run, the Seedstars World Competition 2020/21 announced this year’s Global Winner, Malaysian FinTech startup Finology, a startup that enables seamless access to financial products via the use of proprietary technology and digital distribution channels. Finology will receive the grand prize of $500K in equity investment. Watch the Grand Finale replay here:  … Read More
Africa Senegal West Africa World 

Hundreds stage street protest in Senegal against LGBTQ rights

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– – Hundreds of people have staged a street protest in Senegal in opposition to activities of LGBTQ persons. The protest on Sunday in the capital Dakar was intended to push for same-sex or homosexuality to be made a crime in Senegal. Senegal’s laws do not allow for same-sex activities, with offenders punishable by up to five years in prison.… Read More
Sports 

FIFAe Nations Cup 2021 participants confirmed

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FIFAe Nations Online Qualifiers 2021™ concluded Final event to take place from 20 to 22 August in Copenhagen Countries to be represented by three players in the Danish capital The 24-team field for the FIFAe Nations Cup 2021™ is set. Belgium, England, Finland, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Sweden made it through from Europe at the weekend… Read More
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