February 25, 2015
South Africa: Full 2015 Budget Speech by Finance Minister Nene [document]
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February 19, 2015
Africa: Will South Africa Speak Truth to Rising Powers Also? [guest column]
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When South Africa transformed from an apartheid pariah state to a constitutional democracy in 1994, this "negotiated revolution" created a compelling narrative that resonated… Read more »
February 18, 2015
Gambia: How to Mark Gambia's 50th Anniversary [guest column]
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On February 18, 1965, when the representatives of Britain's queen mounted the dais at the MacCarthy Square (now July 22nd Square) situated in the centre of then Bathurst (now… Read more »
February 13, 2015
Africa: Is the AGOA Trade Pact Finished? [blog]
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If the renewal process is delayed to Agoa's expiration date of September 30 of this year, it will undermine much of what the legislation has achieved, especially in the apparel… Read more »
February 11, 2015
Zimbabwe: Duration Gold Disputes Allegations in 'New Zimbabwe' story
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AllAfrica has been informed by Duration Gold that our site published an article on the 7 February 2015 about the company which contained false allegations and which caused the… Read more »
February 09, 2015
Africa: Angelique Kidjo Dedicates Grammy Win to Women of Africa
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African singing star and activist Angélique Kidjo has won her second Grammy Award - a trophy awarded for the Best World Music Album - in a ceremony. From Benin, Kidjo… Read more »
February 08, 2015
Ghana/Cote d'Ivoire: Black Stars Fall in Afcon Shoot-Out
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Goalkeeper Boubacar Barry proved the hero as he saved a penalty in the shoot-out and then stepped up to convert the decisive spot kick as the Elephants defeated Ghana 9-8 following… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Leopards Set to Prowl Africa Again?
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For a brief run of six years, the Democratic Republic of Congo were among the leading sides in Africa, claiming two continental titles in the late 1960s and early 70s. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Young Congolese Side Has a Bright Future
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For one brief run of six years, the Democratic Republic of Congo were among the leading sides in Africa as they claimed two continental titles in the late 1960s and early 70s. Read more »
February 07, 2015
Ghana/Cote d'Ivoire: Outstanding Talent On Display At Afcon Final
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There will be some outstanding individual talent on display when Cote d'Ivoire tackle Ghana in a much-anticipated African Nations Cup final in Equatorial Guinea on Sunday night,… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa/Equatorial Guinea: DR Congo Get Bronze After Beating Hosts on Penalties
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The Democratic Republic of Congo won the bronze medal at the African Nations Cup on Saturday at the Nuevo Estadio de Malabo with victory on penalties in the third place play-off… Read more »
February 06, 2015
Equatorial Guinea/Congo-Kinshasa: Afcon Playoffs - Can E. Guinea Redeem Themselves?
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The bronze-medal match is never one eagerly-anticipated by players, but Saturday's clash at the African Nations Cup finals between Democratic Republic of Congo and hosts Equatorial… Read more »
Africa: Afcon 2015 - Does The Host Have The Capacity to Provide Security?
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The idea that the African Nations Cup finals in Equatorial Guinea would be remembered as a triumph for the tiny central African country was banished last night as riot police beat… Read more »
February 05, 2015
Cote d'Ivoire/Congo-Kinshasa: Elephants Seek Historic Afcon Title
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Cote d'Ivoire seemingly cantered into the African Nations Cup final with a 3-1 success over DR Congo on Wednesday night, but coach Herve Renard was far from a happy man as he… Read more »
Ghana/Equatorial Guinea: Ayew Brothers Strike as Ghana Disappoint Hosts
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Ghana breezed into the final of the African Nations Cup after a 3-0 victory over hosts Equatorial Guinea in Malabo on Thursday in a game that had to be halted for over 30 minutes… Read more »
February 04, 2015
Cote d'Ivoire/Congo-Kinshasa: Yaya Toure Powers Elephants to Victory
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Favourites Cote d'Ivoire powered into the final of the African Nations Cup after a deserved 3-1 success over DR Congo in Bata on Wednesday. Read more »
Ghana/Equatorial Guinea: Fitness Worries For Ghana Ahead of Semi-Final Clash
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Ghana are sweating over the fitness of key striker Asamoah Gyan ahead of their African Nations Cup semifinal with Equatorial Guinea in Malabo on Thursday. Read more »
February 03, 2015
Cote d'Ivoire/Congo-Kinshasa: Confident Elephants Urged to be Cautious
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Cote d'Ivoire coach Herve Renard has urged caution for his side heading into Wednesday's African Nations Cup semi-final against DR Congo in Bata, suggesting over-confidence from… Read more »
Nigeria: Filmmaker Builds Bridges at Sundance Festival With Winning Short Film [interview]
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Sundance Institute premiered the winners of a Short Film Challenge launched last year - an international shorts program designed to spark global conversation highlighting human… Read more »
February 01, 2015
Ghana: Christian Atsu Silences Critics
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Christian Atsu's match-winning performance for Ghana over Guinea in their African Nations Cup quarter-final on Sunday will likely only add fuel to the fire for his detractors. Read more »
Ghana/Cote d'Ivoire: Will Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire Reach Finals?
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The semi-final line-up at the African Nations Cup finals suggests the smart money should be on one of Cote d'Ivoire or Ghana to go on and lift the trophy. Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire/Algeria: Gervinho's Injury-Time Strike Seals Win Over Algeria
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Wilfried Bony struck a brace as Cote d'Ivoire defeated top-ranked Algeria 3-1 to march on to the semi-finals of the African Nations Cup following an entertaining last eight… Read more »
Ghana/Guinea: Atsu Gets a Brace as Ghana Wallop Guinea
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Winger Christian Atsu proved the hero as his two goals helped Ghana to a comfortable 3-0 success over an out-gunned Guinea in their African Nations Cup quarter-final in Malabo on… Read more »
Equatorial Guinea/Tunisia: No Tears for Tunisia As Ref Gets It Wrong
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The debate over the validity of Equatorial Guinea's penalty in the dying seconds of their 2-1 African Nations Cup quarter-final win against Tunisia on Saturday will rage long and… Read more »
Equatorial Guinea/Tunisia: Home Team Football Hero Shows His Pedigree
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Amid the circus-like finish to the Equatorial Guinea-Tunisia quarter-final in Bata on Saturday, it would be an injustice if the performance of home forward Javier Balboa is… Read more »