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Qatar 2022 board meeting held at FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020™ 

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The most recent board meeting of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 LLC (Q22) was held on Thursday, 11 February, prior to the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020™ final between Bayern Munich and Tigres UANL at Education City Stadium. It was held via videoconference due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The board reviewed key achievements and looked ahead to… Read More
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SheBelieves tune-up key for Tokyo hopefuls

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Women’s Olympic Football Tournament (FIFA.com) 16 Feb 2021 © imago images Sixth annual SheBelieves Cup to run from 18 to 24 February Argentina-Brazil rivalry kicks mini-tournament off Three Tokyo 2020-bound teams involved As preparation for the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Tokyo 2020 ramps up, competitive matches will be key for the participating teams. Three teams bound for Tokyo 2020, Brazil,… Read More
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Okonjo-Iweala says no to ‘business as usual’ at the WTO

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– – The new director-general of the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has said she is ready to tackle the challenges of the institution. Ngozi will take over the role effective March 1, becoming the first woman and also African to lead the WTO. Her appointment was made shortly after WTO held a special general council meeting on Monday. BREAKING:… Read More
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Serena Williams to face Naomi Osaka in Aus Open semi-final

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– – Serena Williams produced a stunning performance to beat second seed Simona Halep and set up an Australian Open semi-final with Naomi Osaka. The 39-year-old American, bidding for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title, won 6-3 6-3 against the Romanian. “I think this is the best match I played this tournament,” said Williams, who moved well and hit 24… Read More
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South Africa’s Education Minister says ‘an educated man won’t rape’

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– – South Africa’s Education Minister has come under fire for her remarks that “an educated man won’t rape” while trying to explain the importance of education. Angie Motshekga has told students that the more educated one was, the more unlikely they were to be involved in bad deeds. The comments triggered varied reactions from the students though she said she… Read More
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Mewis: I want to win Olympic gold with my sister

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Sam Mewis was recently voted USA’s Female Player of the Year Midfielder is also starring for English giants Manchester City Mewis chatted to FIFA.com about mindset, family and future ambitions If there is one attribute, besides excellence, that has set the US women’s national team apart, it is steely self-assurance. They are the best in the world and, as individuals… Read More
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Okonjo-Iweala named first female and African WTO boss

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– – The World Trade Organization (WTO) on Monday announced officially the appointment of former Nigeria’s finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as its new director-general. Ngozi will take over the role effective March 1, becoming the first woman and also African to lead the institution. Her appointment was made shortly after  WTO held a special general council meeting on Monday. BREAKING:… Read More
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The 17 African countries placed on UK’s travel ‘red list’

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– – The United Kingdom has placed 17 African countries on what it calls a ‘red list’, with travelers from these countries hit with new travel measures. Travelers from these countries are to quarantine for 10 days in government-approved hotels and will have to take care of their bills during their stay. The cost for travelers from the African countries… Read More
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South African judge wants ex-president Zuma jailed

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– – A official inquiry into “state capture” in South Africa will be filing papers against ex-President Jacob Zuma for once more defying a court summons, its chairman says. Mr Zuma failed to appear before Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo’s commission despite the Constitutional Court ruling that he was compelled to do so. Allegations that Mr Zuma presided over a… Read More
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Ghana’s finance minister travels to US for post-Covid health care

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– – Ghana’s Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has traveled to the United States of America for post-Covid-19 medical care. The government said in a statement that “After recovering from Covid-19 last December, Mr Ofori-Atta has had medical complications which doctors advise, require further interventions not currently available in Ghana.” The statement added that Mr. Ofori-Atta who is due to appear… Read More
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