February 25, 2013
Guinea: Opposition Withdraws From Electoral Process
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Guinea's opposition party coalition has pulled out of the preparations for the legislative election set for May 12, according to Reuters. Read more »
South Africa: South African-Inspired Documentary Wins Academy Award
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A South African inspired-documentary 'Searching for Sugar Man' has scooped the award for Best Documentary Feature at the Oscar awards. Read more »
February 21, 2013
Africa: Closing the Gap - Meet Aims to End Extreme Poverty
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When 17-year-old Sona Traore represented the Child Protection Network of Liberia at a civil society event organized in conjunction with a three-day United Nations meeting in this… Read more »
Africa: Elephants Under Grave Threat
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Conservationists warn that unless action is taken soon, Africa's iconic herds of elephants could disappear from the landscape. Read more »
Africa: U.S. Official Flags Poaching As Security Threat [interview]
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The number of elephants alive today is the smallest number ever recorded. A new surge of slaughter is, according to wildlife experts, worse than the mass killings of the 1970s and… Read more »
February 20, 2013
Malawi: Striking Workers Threaten to Close Airport - Report
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Striking civil servants in Malawi have threatened government with the closure of the country's main airport in the capital, Lilongwe, according to Agence France-Presse (AFP). Read more »
February 15, 2013
Africa: Six Nations Bid to Host 2019 Afcon
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A total of six countries are bidding to the host the 2019 African Nations Cup finals but the Confederation of African Football are refusing to name them. Read more »
February 14, 2013
South Africa: Dressed Up for State of the Nation Address
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The opening of Parliament in Cape Town was characterised by pomp and fanfare as it coincided with Valentine's Day. Read more »
February 11, 2013
Congo-Kinshasa: 'Don't Write Off the Congo' - Chief U.S. Africa Policymaker
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Despite headlines regularly highlighting conflict and crushing poverty in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Johnnie… Read more »
Nigeria/Burkina Faso: Super Eagles Fans Have Plenty to Look Forward To
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Nigeria's triumph at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in the perfect example of how a team can improve through a tournament with the confidence that wins bring. Read more »
South Africa: DRC Rebel Leader Related to Kabila?
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South African police have arrested a suspect linked to an alleged plot to overthrow the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo, reports Agence France-Presse (AFP). Read more »
February 10, 2013
Ghana/Mali: Mali Can Win in Future, Says Coach
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It cannot be easy to pick yourself up after the bitter disappointment of a semi-final defeat at the African Nations Cup, but Mali made a valiant effort and were rewarded with the… Read more »
Nigeria/Burkina Faso: Keshi Leads Super Eagles to Victory - Again
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Nigeria have claimed their third Africa Cup of Nations crown after a 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso in the 2013 final at Soccer City on Sunday night. Read more »
Ghana/Mali: Black Stars Fall - Again
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Mali grabbed third place at the African Nations Cup on Saturday, overcoming slippery conditions in Port Elizabeth to again beat Ghana to the bronze medals. Read more »
Nigeria/Burkina Faso: Super Eagles Face Injury Problems for Tonight
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Nigeria have two massive injury concerns ahead of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations final against Burkina Faso at Soccer City on Sunday. Read more »
February 09, 2013
Nigeria/Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Star to Play in Afcon Final
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Burkina Faso winger Jonathan Pitroipa is to play in the African Nations Cup final after all, after being given a reprieve by the Confederation of African Football. Read more »
February 08, 2013
Nigeria: Nine Polio Health Workers Gunned Down
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Unknown gunmen shot dead nine women involved in Nigeria's polio-vaccination campaign in the northern city of Kano on Friday in two separate attacks, press reports said on Friday. Read more »
Chad: Special Court On Hissene Habre Opens
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The special court that will try former Chadian President Hissene Habré was officially inaugurated on Friday in Dakar. Read more »
Burkina Faso: Ecstatic Celebrations in Ouagadougou
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Since Burkina Faso’s shootout win against the Black Stars in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals, the nation’s capital has erupted with soccer fever. Read more »
Ghana/Mali: Black Stars Take On Mali for Afcon Bronze
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Mali and Ghana will meet in the match nobody wants to play on Saturday when they square off at Soccer City for the bronze medal at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. Read more »
February 07, 2013
Nigeria/Mali: Has the Super Eagles' Performance Vindicated Keshi?
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For many Nigerians, their appearance in the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations finals may be just as surprising as that of opponents Burkina Faso. Read more »
February 06, 2013
Nigeria/Mali: Resurgent Super Eagles Soar Above Continent Once Again
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Nigeria powered into the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations final with an emphatic 4-1 victory over Mali at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Wednesday evening. Read more »
Ghana/Burkina Faso: Shock for Black Stars As Burkinabe Head for Afcon Final
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Burkina Faso overcame a controversial refereeing decision and the odds to book an unlikely place in the African Nations Cup final after edging Ghana on post-match penalties after a… Read more »
February 05, 2013
Nigeria/Mali: Who Will Triumph in Battle of the Eagles?
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Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi believes he will have a distinct advantage when he prepares his side to meet Mali in the semi-finals of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations at the Moses… Read more »
Ghana/Burkina Faso: Black Stars Face Burkinabe on Controversial Pitch
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Much of the same is what Paul Put has ordered for Burkina Faso as they go into Wednesday’s semi-final against Ghana at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit as underdogs. Read more »