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  • July 3
  • IPS Africa: Civil Society Struggles to Access AU Summit

    No gathering hosted by Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi is ever dull, and the Thirteenth Ordinary Session of the African Union, concluding in Sirte, Libya today has not disappointed.

  • June 29
  • Business Day Africa: Brazil Win Confed Cup After Dramatic Comeback

    THEY are the world's most popular national team and Brazil showed why they make soccer such a beautiful sport to watch when the holders produced an irrepressible display to beat the US in the final of the Confederations Cup at Ellis Park last night.

  • The Herald Africa: Brazil Are the Champions

    BRILLIANT Brazil stormed back from the dead, with an awesome attacking show in the second half, to power themselves to victory last night in this unforgettable thriller at Ellis Park and become the first side to successfully defend the Confederations Cup.

  • BuaNews Africa: Kaka Named Fifa's Golden Boy

    Brazilian striker, Kaka, was named this year's recipient of the converted 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup Golden Ball award.

  • BuaNews South Africa/Cameroon: Brazil Wins Confeds Cup

    Brazil has set a new record for the FIFA Confederations Cup when it became the first country to win the tournament for the third time since its inception in 1992.

  • Nation Africa: Fearless Americans Brace for Ultimate Showdown

    The United States are one victory away from claiming a major Fifa competition for the first time if they can produce another shock against Brazil when the Confederations Cup competition reaches its climax on Sunday night.

  • The Herald South Africa: Power of Football On Display

    THE FIFA Confederations Cup has not only brought together some of the world's top football talents in this vast country, it has also gathered some of the key players who are trying to use the power of the football to change the world off the pitch.

  • ANGOP Angola: Brazil/Angola Culture House Launches Literature Project

    A project named Sopa de Letrinhas will be launched on Wednesday, in Luanda, by Brazil-Angola culture house, meant to promote reading for children, Angop has learnt.

  • Monitor Uganda: Samba Flair Comes to Kampala

    Life on the silver screen is set to become a reality for Ugandan soccer lovers and more so, supporters of Brazil.

  • June 26
  • The Herald South Africa: Heartbreak for Bafana Bafana

    Super-substitute Dani Alves powered home a stunning free kick, with just two minutes remaining, to break millions of South African hearts and steer Brazil to a nervy win over a battling and improved Bafana Bafana in this lively Confederations Cup semi-final at Ellis Park here last night.

  • BuaNews South Africa: Brazil Through to Confeds Cup Finals

    A late goal by Brazilian substitute Daniel Alves on Thursday night sent Brazil into the FIFA Confederations Cup finals and upset Bafana Bafana's bid for the cup.

  • Ghanaian Chronicle Ghana: Motorbikes for Cuban Doctors

    The United States of America (USA) Branch of the Tiyumba Youth Association has donated registered motorbikes with certified clash helmets, to some Cuban doctors working at the Tamale Teaching Hospital.

  • June 25
  • The Herald Africa: The Good, the Bad And the Ugly of Confeds Cup

    THE Brazilians have dazzled the opposition, the Spaniards have been absolutely brilliant, the hosts are still hanging in there -- thanks to the heroics of a New Zealand they believed only played rugby -- and the United States are celebrating the realisation of their American Dream.

  • Business Day South Africa: Bafana Coach Believes in Mandela Magic

    FACED with the biggest match of his short international career, embattled national team coach Joel Natalino Santana admitted yesterday that he was hoping that his charges' audience with former president Nelson Mandela earlier in the day would inspire them to a famous victory over Brazil in the semifinals of the Confederations Cup tonight.

  • ANGOP Angola: Former Brazilian President Shares Academic Experience

    The former Brazilian President, Fernando Henrique Cardoso, advised on Wednesday in Luanda the Angolan youths to take up the teaching career and invest in scientific research, to better contribute to the resolution of social problems in the country.

  • June 24
  • Cameroon Tribune South Africa: Confederations Cup - Semi Final Matches Tomorrow

    Semi finals matches for the ongoing FIFA Confederations Cup in South Africa will take place tomorrow. Host country South Africa will take on Brazil in Bloemfontein whereas the European champions, Spain, will slug it out with the USA in Johannesburg.

  • ANGOP Angola: Ex-Brazilian President Satisfied With Country's Progress

    The former president of Brazil, Fernando Henrique Cardoso, on Tuesday here expressed to the Angolan Statesman, José Eduardo dos Santos, his satisfaction at the changes that have been occurred in the African country, Angop has learnt.

  • ANGOP Angola: President Dos Santos Discusses Cooperation With Cuban Official

    The Angolan head of State, José Eduardo dos Santos, Tuesday here analysed with the Cuban Home Affairs minister, Abelardo Ibarra, issues linked to bilateral cooperation and others of mutual interest.

  • June 22
  • BuaNews South Africa: Bafana Take on Brazil in Confeds Cup Semi-Finals

    Thrilled Brazilian fans have warned their stars not to underestimate Bafana Bafana as the two sides meet at the Confederations Cup semi-finals on Thursday at Ellis Park.

  • AIM Mozambique: Environmental Cooperation With Brazil

    Mozambique intends to learn from the experience of Brazil in combating deforestation, which is now taking on alarming proportions, according to Mozambican Environment Minister Alcinda Abreu

  • BuaNews Africa: Extra Park And Ride Facility for Italy/Brazil Match

    The Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality has introduced a fourth park and ride facility to ensure the thousands of soccer fans attending the Italy/Brazil match get to Loftus Versfeld Stadium on time.

  • The Herald Africa: Brazil Through As Egypt Fall

    MIGHTY Brazil destroyed world champions Italy 3-0 in Pretoria yesterday on a night of high drama in the 2009 Confederations Cup that saw Egypt crash out of the tournament -- after being humiliated by the same scoreline by the United States in Rustenberg -- with the Americans powering their way into the semi-finals.

  • June 19
  • BuaNews South Africa: Brazil Enters Next Round in Confeds Cup

    Brazil's 3-nil win over the United States at Loftus Versfeld, on Thursday has ensured that the team enters the next group of matches.

  • June 18
  • BuaNews South Africa: U.S. Will Not Be a Walkover for Brazil

    Brazil will not have an easy game this afternoon when it locks horns with the United States of America (USA), who are determined to remain in the FIFA Confederations Cup.

  • ANGOP Angola: Defence Minister Received By Cuban President

    Angola's Defence minister, Kundy Paihama, on Tuesday here was received by the President of the Council of State and Ministers of Cuba, Raul Castro Ruz, under the visit he his paying to that Latin America country, ANGOP has learnt.

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