June 17, 2014
Ghana: Wasteful Ghana Beaten By USA
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The USA scored at the very start and the end of the game to take all three points as they recorded a 2-1 victory over Ghana in the opening match of their World Cup Group G campaign… Read more »
June 16, 2014
Cote d'Ivoire: Is a New Star Born for Cote d'Ivoire?
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Cote d'Ivoire's 2-1 victory over Japan in their World Cup opener in the early hours of Sunday morning African time was pleasing for much more than the crucial three points. Read more »
Nigeria: Fans Jeer Super Eagles at World Cup
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Nigeria's World Cup campaign got off to a timid start after they were held to a goalless draw by Group F minnows Iran at the Arena da Baixada in Curitiba on Monday. Read more »
Algeria: No Excuses for Desert Foxes At World Cup
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Algeria have often flattered to deceive at finals tournaments, looking brilliant in the build-up but suffering from severe stage-fright when they get to the main event. They will… Read more »
South Africa: Radio Personality Eddie Zondi Dies
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Popular South African radio station Metro FM has confirmed that one of their most popular DJs, Eddie Zondi, died. Read more »
June 15, 2014
Nigeria: Super Eagles Face Must-Win Contest With Minnows Iran
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African champions Nigeria begin their World Cup campaign against Group F minnows Iran in Curitiba on Monday, a match they will feel they have to win to make the second round in… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Second Half Comeback Seals Cote d'Ivoire Win
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Two goals in as many second-half minutes saw Cote d'Ivoire come from behind to secure a precious 2-1 victory over Japan in their 2014 FIFA World Cup opener in Recife. Read more »
Ghana: Experienced Black Stars Face Well-Led U.S. in World Cup
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Ghana were the best-performing African side in the last two World Cup tournaments but this time round have been handed a horror draw that includes facing Germany and Portugal in… Read more »
June 14, 2014
Cameroon: Long Road Back for Indomitable Lions
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Cameroon's loss to Mexico in Natal on Friday night makes their qualification for the World Cup second round look a long shot. Read more »
Africa: Cote d'Ivoire Faces a Tricky Japan
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Cote d'Ivoire's Golden Generation take a final shot at the World Cup and begin their campaign against plucky Asian side Japan in the early hours of Sunday morning for African… Read more »
June 13, 2014
Africa: Cote d'Ivoire Faces a Tricky Japan
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Cote d'Ivoire's Golden Generation take a final shot at the World Cup and begin their campaign against plucky Asian side Japan in the early hours of Sunday morning for African… Read more »
Africa: Cameroon Loses to Mexico
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Cameroon's hopes of a positive start to their 2014 World Cup campaign ended in the pouring rain of Natal as Mexico claimed a 1-0 victory in a game not without its controversy. Read more »
June 12, 2014
Africa: Cameroon Opens Campaign with Clash Against Mexico
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Mexico vs Cameroon preview Read more »
June 10, 2014
Africa: Will Africa Reach World Cup's Final Four?
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Seven years after being awarded the rights to host the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Brazil will get the tournament under way on Thursday when they tackle Croatia in a Group A clash in Sao… Read more »
Africa: 2014 World Cup Opening Fixtures
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June 12: Brazil v Croatia (10pm) Read more »
June 09, 2014
Africa: Bringing 'Power Africa' from Pledges to Projects [blog]
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There is no debate that lack of access to energy is one of the greatest challenges facing Africa. Electricity is a prerequisite for large scale manufacturing and job… Read more »
June 07, 2014
Nigeria: Media Owners Condemn Harassment & Seizure of Newspapers [press release]
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Statement By The Newspaper Proprietors Association Of Nigeria On The Siege On The Media Read more »
Nigeria: Army Intensifies Assault on DAILY TRUST Titles
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Statement by Management, Media Trust Ltd. (Publishers of DAILY TRUST, WEEKLY TRUST, SUNDAY TRUST, AMINIYA) Read more »
June 06, 2014
Nigeria: Super Eagles Need Polish but Improve Steadily
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In the fifth of AllAfrica's profiles of the African contenders at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Nick Said assesses the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Read his profiles of Ghana,… Read more »
Nigeria: Army Confiscates DAILY TRUST Newspapers
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The following news release was sent to AllAfrica by the Management of Media Trust Ltd., publishers of DAILY TRUST in Nigeria Read more »
June 05, 2014
Nigeria: Worsening Security Demands New Strategy [guest column]
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Nigeria's deteriorating security situation is likely to get much worse, unless the government changes its deeply flawed strategy against Boko Haram extremists. Read more »
Nigeria: Amid Insecurity, Danjuma Foundation Targets 'Whole Person'
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With Nigeria's growing insurgency making local and international headlines, a pioneering philanthropic organization is quietly making headway in some of the areas most affected by… Read more »
Ghana: Africa's Best Hope in Tough World Cup Pool
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In the fourth of AllAfrica's profiles of the African contenders at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Nick Said assesses the Black Stars of Ghana. Read his profiles of Cote… Read more »
Nigeria: Amid Challenges, Local Work Matters [guest column]
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Nigeria news – in-country and internationally – is dominated by the kidnapping of schoolgirls by the militant group Boko Haram and the wider insecurity the abductions… Read more »
June 04, 2014
Cote d'Ivoire: Ivorians Field Powerful World Cup Squad
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In the third AllAfrica profile of Africa's World Cup contenders in Brazil, Nick Said looks at the Ivoirian team. Read his profile of Algeria here, and Cameroon here. Follow… Read more »