Daily Archives: January 19, 2013

Cricket: India romped to a seven-wicket win over England

Third ODI, HEC International Cricket Stadium Complex, Ranchi – England (155 all out from 42.2 overs) lost to India (157-3 from 28.1 overs: Kohli 77*) by seven wickets. India lead the five-match series 2-1. India romped to a seven-wicket win … read more »

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Movie Review: ‘Mama Mia,’ and ‘The Last Stand’

  January. Everyone knows it is when the mediocre to the truly awful hobble off to die a quick death after beating each other senseless for a quick buck in the box office arena. When a film gets slated for release … read more »

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La Liga: Barcelona loses first league game of season

Up two after 25 minutes, Barcelona looked en route to a typical Blaugrana Saturday. Messi was on the board as was Pedro, the young Spaniard with only his fourth goal for the season. Against a team averaging fewer than a … read more »

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AFCON 2013 Result: Angola, Morocco draw goalless

AFCON 2013 Result Angola and Morocco failed to take advantage of the earlier draw between South Africa and Cape Verde as they also failed to register a goal in their Group A clash in Johannesburg. Although the second match of … read more »

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Images from opening ceremonies of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations

Few hours ago, the 29th Africa Cup of Nations got underway when the host nation, South Africa, kicked off against Cape Verde, the island nation making their first appearance in the continental championship. Just as other confederation’s championships reflect their … read more »

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Somalia’s President addresses thousands in US and promises a new era

About 4,000 jubilant, flag-waving Minnesota Somalis greeted their homeland’s new president Friday at the Minneapolis Convention Center, hailing his vows to bring peace, stability and opportunity to the nation after a generation of chaos. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud asked for patience … read more »

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Over 80 Ethiopian soldiers put out of action

The Ogaden National Liberation Front Army (ONLA) is continuing its offensive against Ethiopian army troops and its associated militia, where Ethiopian forces are engaged in fighting against ONLF freedom fighters. On January 16, 2013 ONLA received an intelligent tip that … read more »

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Algeria crisis: ‘Captors and hostages die in assault’

Algeria — Islamists killed all seven of their remaining foreign captives on Saturday before being gunned down at a gas plant in the Algerian desert, state media said, ending one of the bloodiest international hostage crises in years. The 11 … read more »

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AFCON 2013 Result: Bafana 0 – 0 Cape Verde

Johannesburg – Bafana Bafana and Cape Verde Islands played to a 0-0 draw in the opening game of the Africa Cup of Nations at the National Stadium on Saturday. Despite a a flurry of chances in the dying minutes, hosts … read more »

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Nigeria Parades Suspected Bombers Of Jaji Military Baracks

18 year old Ibrahim Mohammed Alilullah of Ilobu village in Ilobu LGA of Osun state and 50 year old yam hawker from Jalingo in Taraba state, Mohammed Ibrahim Idris, were on Friday paraded by the Department of State Security Service, … read more »

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Nigeria: Gunmen kill three in Muslim Emir’s convoy

“There was an unfortunate incident today. The Emir’s convoy was attacked by unknown gunmen as he was returning from Koranic graduation ceremony in Kano city. Three people in his convoy were killed but the Emir is unhurt,” Musa Rabiu Kwankwaso … read more »

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The African Union’s chance to support peace in the Sudans

ABYEI, Sudan — In December I traveled to Abyei, a disputed resource-rich region straddling the ill-defined border between Sudan and South Sudan. For more than four decades, Abyei has been a flashpoint of conflict between the two countries and as … read more »

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Ethiopian housemaid arrested at Kuwait for ‘Qat’, a narcotic substance

Arab Times- An Ethiopian housemaid was arrested at Kuwait International Airport for the possession of ‘Qat’, a narcotic substance. Customs officers at the airport got suspicious when the housemaid appeared nervous when she approached the luggage check counter. This prompted … read more »

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Video: We dream of winning Africa Cup of Nations, Says Yaya Touré

Manchester City’s Yaya Touré talks about the Africa Cup of Nations – his memories and thoughts on what makes the tournament different and so unique. He also says the Ivory Coast players are desperate to win the tournament for their … read more »

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S. Sudan, Sudan Fail to Agree in Talks – Officials

JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — Officials say South Sudan and Sudan have failed to reach an agreement on security arrangements and oil exports after several days of talks in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. The two sides were negotiating the … read more »

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The African Union Meeting: A test of credibility over Abyei

By Luka Biong Deng The AU Peace and Security Council will meet in Addis Ababa on 25th January on the margins of the 21st Ordinary Session of the Assembly of AU. This meeting will not only be its first meeting … read more »

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This will be the best Africa Nations Cup yet, Says Nigerian Efe Sodje

Former Nigeria defender Efe Sodje has painful memories of the Africa Cup of Nations, but is excited by what he expects to be the best one yet. Bury centre-back Sodje is one of the most recognisable players in the lower … read more »

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Who Wins AFCON 2013?

South Africa is on fire. As the national teams of 15 African countries join hosts, South Africa, to set ablaze the 29th Orange African Cup of Nations, South Africa is set to explode in a kaleidoscope of colours in celebration, … read more »

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Ethiopian Airlines grounds Boeing 787s amid safety fears

Ethiopian Airlines said on Friday that it had grounded its Boeing 787 Dreamliners after the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered a safety review of the aircraft. Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. (Rendering by Boeing) The FAA issued a directive … read more »

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African Nations Cup 2013: Ivory Coast primed to fly or flop again

You can’t bet against the Ivorians but, with Ghana, Algeria and Nigeria looking strong, it would still be no surprise if they failed once more. Ivory Coast can call upon Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou for their Africa Cup of … read more »

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Nigeria: Goodluck Jonathan Pays Surprise Visit To dilapidated Police College in Lagos

PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan yesterday paid a surprise visit to the Nigeria Police College in Ikeja, Lagos on his way to Cote d’ Ivoire for an ECOWAS meeting. Sources said even his top aides had no prior inkling of the unscheduled … read more »

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Excitement and jubilation as Ethiopian refugees received delivery of the original national flag

(By Getahune Bekele, Pretoria-South Africa) Shock, anxiety and bewilderment griped TPLF officials at the Ethiopian embassy in Pretoria as refugees totally rejected the satanic flag of the minority junta; a symbol of the brutal internal colonization of Ethiopia. On Thursday … read more »

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Ghana: President Mahama’s appointments and the fate of “Babies with Sharp Teeth”

By Dr. Michael J.K. Bokor President Mahama has made more appointments. Significantly absent from the list are those variously qualified as “babies with sharp teeth” and “evil dwarfs” (apologies to JJ Rawlings). These elements are best known for fighting the … read more »

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South Africa v Cape Verde live!

Africa Cup of Nations: Group A Venue: FNB Stadium, Soccer City, Johannesburg Date: Saturday, 19 January Kick-off: 16:00 GMT South Africa v Cape Verde Coverage: Live text commentary on IndepthAfrica website.   If you are website owner you can copy … read more »

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