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7 months ago
Clash of the Titans - Wydad Athletic Club and Al Ahly in TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Final.

Defending champions Wydad Athletic Club and record winners Al Ahly will face off once again in the final of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League final.

This eagerly anticipated clash will see both teams battling to make history, with Wydad looking to defend their crown and secure their fourth title while Al Ahly aim to win their record-extending 11th title.

The final will be played over two legs, with Ahly hosting the first leg in Cairo on June 4 and the return fixture in Casablanca on June 11. Will the dominant Ahly continue their legacy, or will Wydad dethrone them and make history of their own?
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Sport Africa
7 months ago
African Women's Football teams gear up for Olympics Qualifiers.

The draw for the qualifiers of the Women's Olympic Football tournament is set to take place in Cairo, Egypt on 30th May 2023.

The journey to the Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France for women's football in Africa will officially begin with this event. The African qualifiers, set to kick off in July 2023, will follow a four-round spread over home and away matches, with two teams set to qualify for the Olympics. With Zambia's Copper Queens qualifying in 2020 (played in 2021 due to Covid-19), the upcoming qualifiers scheduled per the full schedule below will surely be action-packed.

Full schedule:
First Round: 10-18 July 2023
Second Round: 23-31 October 2023
Third Round: 19-28 February 2024
Fourth Round: 1-9 April 2024
Women's Olympic Final Tournament: 25 July - 10 August 2024
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About Africa
7 months ago
South Africa - Historic Facts About Zulu Tribe.

The Zulu tribe is a major ethnic group in South Africa, with a rich and storied history. Here are some historical facts about the Zulu tribe:

The Zulu tribe was founded in the early 19th century by Shaka Zulu, who is considered to be one of the greatest military leaders in African history.

The Zulu tribe played a significant role in the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879, which was fought between the British Empire and the Zulu Kingdom. The Zulus were initially successful in the war, but were eventually defeated.

The Zulu kingdom was incorporated into the Union of South Africa in 1910, and was later absorbed into the province of Natal.

The Zulu tribe has a rich cultural heritage, which includes music, dance, and art. The Zulus are known for their distinctive beadwork and traditional dress.

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About Africa
7 months ago
On this day, May 22 in African History:

1. 1992: Sierra Leone Holds Its First Multi-Party Elections in 25 Years: After a long period of single-party rule and military coups, Sierra Leone successfully held multi-party elections, marking a shift towards democracy.

2. 2010: Gunmen in Nigeria Attack a Mosque, Killing at Least 21 People: This attack in the northeastern city of Maiduguri was believed to have been carried out by the extremist group Boko Haram.

3. 2017: Libya's Former Prime Minister Mahmoud Jibril Dies: Jibril, who had played a key role in the 2011 overthrow of Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, passed away at the age of 67.
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News Africa
7 months ago
DR Congo - DRC police arrest 20 following opposition protests in Kinshasa.

Around 20 people have been detained by the Congolese security forces after Saturday's opposition protests in the capital, Kinshasa.

The police asserted that those who vandalised the Kianza police station were among those arrested while three police officers were also detained for brutalizing peaceful protesters and a minor.

During the demonstrations, 27 law enforcement personnel were injured, with three of them in serious condition. Some civilians were also injured while a journalist was reportedly beaten up by a group of protesters. The four opposition parties had organized the protest to express their displeasure with the high cost of living and insecurity in the eastern region, along with a lack of transparency in preparations for December's scheduled elections.
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News Africa
7 months ago
South African Opposition Demands Probe into Minister's Lavish Home Upkeep Spend.

The Democratic Alliance (DA), the main opposition party in South Africa, has called for an inquiry into alleged inflated contracts for the maintenance of ministers' luxurious residences.

An audit revealed that the African National Congress (ANC) government spent close to $5m (£4m) between the period of 2019-2022, on the maintenance of properties occupied by public servants.

The opposition party accused the ANC of engaging in brazen corruption, citing instances such as spending $70,000 on kitchen renovation and $2.5m for generators while some parts of the country were grappling with severe power outages.
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News Africa
7 months ago
South Africa - Cholera Outbreak kills 19 in South Africa's Gauteng province.

At least 95 people have been tested cholera positive after showing symptoms in Hammanskraal, a region located north of the country's capital city, Pretoria.

The Gauteng health department has confirmed that 19 people have died due to cholera, and 37 are admitted in critical condition. To prevent the outbreak from spreading any further, the public has been requested to take precautionary measures and maintain proper hand hygiene. Residents of Hammanskraal have been warned not to drink tap water, and the authorities have initiated the supply of water tankers.
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7 months ago
Liberia - Liberian Electoral Commission Investigates Underage Voter Registration and Duplication Cases

The National Elections Commission (NEC) in Liberia has started investigating instances of underage voter registration and cases of duplication of the voter register.

This comes after the commission examined the voter register following data synchronisation from two counties. The commission revealed that it discovered registrants that are ineligible to vote since Liberian law permits only citizens over 18 years to vote in the October presidential and legislative elections.

NEC has promised to remove all of those who are considered ineligible to vote from the voter registration list and take punitive measures against any official found involved in malpractices. Nec will reportedly release the preliminary figures for the number of voters registered soon.
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News Africa
7 months ago
Nigeria - Election Tribunal Judges Reject Live Broadcasts Of Presidential Election Case.

Election tribunal in Nigeria has denied a request by lawyers for defeated candidates Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi to allow live television broadcasts of their challenge to Bola Tinubu's victory in February's presidential election.

The judges unanimously rejected the request stating that the "mere sentimental claim" that live broadcasts would benefit the voters had "no utilitarian value on the matters before the court." Mr Abubakar and Mr Obi have alleged that the poll was marred by irregularities, while Mr Tinubu and the electoral commission say the result was credible. Mr Tinubu won with 37% of the vote, while Mr Abubakar polled 29% and Mr Obi 25%.
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News Africa
7 months ago
Tope 5 Reasons Why Dangote Refinery Is A Massive Deal For Africa:

The Dangote Refinery is a massive development in Nigeria and is set to be one of the largest refineries in the world . Here are 5 reasons why it is a big deal:

Capacity: The refinery has the capacity to process 650,000 barrels of crude oil per day, which is more than what most other refineries in the world can process.

Jobs: The refinery is expected to create thousands of direct and indirect jobs, which will help to reduce unemployment in Nigeria.

Self-sufficiency: The refinery will help Nigeria to become self-sufficient in refined petroleum products, reducing the need for imports.

Investment: The refinery represents a major investment in Nigeria's economy and is expected to attract more investors to the country.

Modern technology: The refinery is being built using modern technology and is expected to be one of the most efficient and environmentally friendly refineries in the world.
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Sport Africa
7 months ago
Spartak Moscow's press chief, Dmitry Zelenov, has denied speculation linking Nigerian midfielder Victor Moses with a departure from the Russian club when the transfer window reopens. Moses' future with Spartak Moscow has been uncertain recently, with reports suggesting he could be leaving the club after the 2022-2023 season.

Zelenov said that Moses wants to help Spartak and is committed to the club. The 32-year-old midfielder has scored 9 goals and provided 9 assists in 63 matches with Spartak Moscow since joining on loan in October 2020.
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In Africa, we don't send our elders to old age homes, they stay at home so that they pass intergenerational wisdom to the young ones.
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12 months ago
A beautiful Lesotho lady wears her traditional attire during the 2022 graduation ceremony held at the National University Of Lesotho .

Wearing traditional clothes represents national identity and love for the country and the continent of Africa. 👍
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12 months ago
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12 months ago
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Date: 19th–20th century.
Geography: Democratic Republic of Congo, Sankuru River.
Culture: Kuba people

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12 months ago
Libya - 6 Facts about Muammar Gaddafi

He was born, captured and killed in his hometown of Sirte.

He was killed by rebel forces following a NATO-backed revolution in 2011.

He attended the Libyan military academy and also received training in Greece and the United Kingdom

He seized power after a coup d’etat on September 1, 1969. He promoted himself from ‘‘Captain’‘ to ‘‘Colonel’‘ after the coup.

He married twice and had seven sons and a daughter.

He developed what he called the third universal theory which is expounded in his infamous ‘‘Green Book’‘ published in 1975.
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News Africa
12 months ago
The Community of East African States (EAC) announced Tuesday that armed groups and the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will hold peace talks in January in eastern DRC, following three previous meetings in Kenya.

This announcement was made at the end of the third session of the "inter-Congolese dialogue", which brought together for eight days in Nairobi representatives of some 50 armed groups, the government and civil society.

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Source: https://www.africanews.com/2022/12/06/dr-congo-govt-rebels-to-meet-in-january-east-africa-bloc/
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News Africa
12 months ago
The Libyan National Oil Company (NOC) has called on foreign companies active in the hydrocarbon sector to resume exploration and production operations, citing an improved security situation.

Over the past decade, Libya has been regularly plagued by violent clashes between rival factions in the east and west, which has affected the exploitation of oil fields, and the transport of hydrocarbons and oil terminals, which are caught between the two camps.

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Source: https://www.africanews.com/2022/12/06/oil-libya-invites-foreign-companies-to-resume-exploration-and-production/
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News Africa
12 months ago
Tanzania's president, Samia Suluhu Hassan, has cancelled Independence Day celebrations scheduled for Friday, December 9 and has directed that the budget instead be used to build dormitories for children with special needs.

The 61st Independence Day event was to cost $445,000, but the money will be used to build eight dormitories in primary schools around the country.

Tanzania's minister of state, George Simbachawene, on Monday said the money had been disbursed. He said the East African country will celebrate Independence Day by having public dialogues on development.

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News Africa
12 months ago
The U.N. humanitarian coordinator for Somalia warned on Tuesday the country was undergoing a "catastrophic emergency" due to the most severe drought in the nation's history.

Speaking during a joint meeting of the League of Arab States and the United Nations, Adam Abdelmoula said Somalia was suffering from its fifth consecutive failed rainy season with a sixth failed season predicted for next year.

He outlined the situation which has left nearly half of the Somalian population affected by drought.

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Source: https://www.africanews.com/2022/12/06/un-somalia-droug
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Sport Africa
12 months ago
The Sun UK reporter Kealan Hughes has urged Arsenal to take a look at Chelsea product of Nigerian descent, Tammy Abraham as a possible replacement for the injured Gabriel Jesus.

Jesus faces several weeks on the sidelines after undergoing surgery following an injury he suffered while on international duty for Brazil against African side Cameroon at the ongoing World Cup.

Hughes has drawn up a shortlist of five strikers Arsenal could be forced into going for in the January transfer window, with AS Roma star Abraham finding his name on the list.

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Sport Africa
12 months ago
In a now-viral video, the 41-year-old, who is in Qatar as a World Cup legacy ambassador, was filmed attacking the Algerian who appeared to have verbally assaulted the former African Footballer of the Year.

Eto'o has been widely condemned for his action and the former Barcelona star in a statement issued on Tuesday also admitted he could have done better even in the face of provocation.

While apologising and taking responsibility for his action, Eto'o also enjoined the Algerian authorities to put an end to the bad blood their World Cup miss has generated.

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Sport Africa
12 months ago
Morocco defeated Spain in a penalty shootout, making the Atlas Lions the only team from outside Europe or South America to make it to the quarterfinals in Qatar -- and the first Arab team in World Cup history to make it to the last eight.

The King of Morocco, Mohammed VI, praised the national team and sent his "heartfelt congratulations" to the players, the technical team and administrative personnel, "who gave their all and blazed a trail throughout this great sporting event," according to a statement from the royal palace.

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Sport Africa
12 months ago
Morocco thus become the only African country to qualify for the quarter final in this year's World Cup.

Morocco on Tuesday qualified for the quarter final of the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Morocco defeated Spain 4-1 on penalties after the game ended 0-0 at the end of 120 minutes.

Morocco thus become the only African country to qualify for the quarter final in this year's World Cup.

Source: https://www.premiumtimesng.com/sports/football/569307-just-in-morocco-qualify-for-world-cup-quarter-final-after-defeatin...
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