January 28, 2010
Algeria/Egypt: Pharaohs to Face Black Stars
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The much-anticipated renewal of the bitter rivalry between Algeria and Egypt descended into a sea of red on Thursday as Algeria had three men sent off and Egypt romped to a third… Read more »
Ghana/Nigeria: Black Stars Outshine Super Eagles in Soccer Semifinal
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Ghana have booked their place in the Africa Cup of Nations final for the first time in 18 years after beating west African rivals Nigeria 1-0 in Luanda on Thursday. Read more »
January 27, 2010
Nigeria: Clinton Attacks Corruption and Bad Governance
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U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made scathing remarks on Nigeria's corruption and bad governance at a town hall meeting at the State Department in Washington, DC on… Read more »
Nigeria: Electoral Reform Key to Fighting Extremism - Former Minister [guest column]
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The disappearance of President Umaru Yar'Adua to Saudi Arabia for medical treatment for the past nine weeks – without thought to orderly constitutional succession – has… Read more »
January 25, 2010
Liberia: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf to Seek Second Term in 2011
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President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the first woman to be elected head-of-state in Africa, announced Monday during her annual message to the national legislature that she will seek a… Read more »
Africa: Africa is Innovating in Financial Services, Food Sciences, Health - Bill Gates [interview]
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In the second annual letter he has issued to the public to discuss his and his wife's philanthropic work through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Microsoft founder Bill Gates… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Jet Crashes Into Sea
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An Ethiopian Airlines jet has crashed into the Mediterranean Sea shortly after take-off in stormy weather from Beirut airport, according to news reports on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria/Zambia: Lucky Win for Super Eagles
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Nigeria rode their luck in their 2010 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal against Zambia in Lubango on Monday, but eventually triumphed 5-4 on spot-kicks after the teams had been… Read more »
Cameroon/Egypt: Pharaohs' Machine Crushes Indomitable Lions
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Egypt marched on again like a giant machine towards further Africa Nations Cup landmarks, beating Cameroon 3-1 after extra time in their quarterfinal at Benguela’s Ombaka… Read more »
Africa: Bill Gates Issues Upbeat Take on African Health, Food Initiatives
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Software entrepreneur-turned-philanthropist Bill Gates issued an upbeat assessment Monday on the prospects of overcoming the challenges faced by the world's poorest people –… Read more »
Africa: Fighting Aids Needs Innovation, Gates Says [document]
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Software entrepreneur Bill Gates and his wife, Melinda, have focused increasing attention in recent years on philanthropic work, in particular addressing health issues in the… Read more »
January 24, 2010
Algeria/Cote d'Ivoire: Mighty Elephants Go Down
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In terms of African Nations Cup shocks, they did not come any bigger than this over the last decade as Algeria knocked out Cote d'Ivoire from the tournament in Angola. Read more »
Ghana/Angola: Black Stars Grow in Stature to Book Semifinals Place
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Ghana sealed their place in the semifinals of the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations at the expense of hosts Angola with a 1-0 victory in their Last 8 meeting in Luanda on Sunday evening. Read more »
January 22, 2010
Africa: Security and Development in Sub-Saharan Africa - Looking to the Future [document]
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Following is the presentation to the Commander's Speaker Programme at the US Africa Command, US Military Headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany on Tuesday 19th January 2010. Read more »
January 21, 2010
Cameroon/Tunisia: Shaky Lions Set Up Titanic Clash Against Nigeria
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Cameroon sealed their place in the quarterfinals of the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations after a nervy 2-2 draw with Tunisia in their final Group D match in Lubango on Thursday. They… Read more »
Zambia/Gabon: Chipolopolo Come From Behind to Triumph After 14 Years
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Zambia thoroughly out-played Gabon in Benguela on Thursday and saw off a 14-year jinx to win a place at the African Nations Cup quarterfinals. Read more »
January 20, 2010
Nigeria/Mozambique: Super Eagles Swoop Down on Mambas
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Nigeria had little appetite for entertaining the possibility of a fairytale at the Africa Nations Cup finals and dispatched the challenge of plucky Mozambique with some ease in… Read more »
Egypt/Benin: Pharaohs Wrap Up First Round With Perfect Record
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Defending champions Egypt finished their Group C campaign at the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations with a perfect record of three wins after a comfortable 2-0 victory over Benin in… Read more »
January 19, 2010
Africa: Donor Countries Get Poor Marks on Education Pledge [guest column]
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The day starts early at the primary school in Aqualaar, a village in Kenya's arid northeastern district of Garissa. By 5 a.m., when the children arrive, their teacher, Ibrahim… Read more »
Ghana/Burkina Faso: Youthful Black Stars Overcome Injury to Reach Quarterfinals
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Ghana have faced all sorts of demons at the Africa Nations Cup yet have made it through to the quarterfinals at the tournament. Read more »
January 18, 2010
Angola/Algeria: Teams Go Through Motions to Reach Quarterfinals
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The system of deciding the outcome of group standings at the Africa Nations Cup will come under expected fire after a contrived goalless draw between hosts Angola and Algeria in… Read more »
Mali/Malawi: The Flames Burn Out at Nations Cup
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Mali defeated Malawi 3-1 in their 2010 Africa Cup of Nations Group A encounter in Cabinda on Monday, but the result was not enough to see the West Africans through to the… Read more »
Sudan: Parties Strategize Ahead of April Polls
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The Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) has named a northern Muslim, Yasir Arman, as its candidate for the April presidential elections. Read more »
January 17, 2010
Cameroon/Zambia: Indomitable Lions Back on Track
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Cameroon gave yet another display of the trademark grit and determination which has taken them to the top of the African game in coming from behind to beat Zambia 3-2 at the… Read more »
Tunisia/Gabon: Carthage Eagles Squander Chance Against Gabon
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Gabon and Tunisia have played out the first goalless draw at the African Nations Cup finals – a result that greatly enhanced Gabon's chances of surprise progress to the next… Read more »
