Daily Archives: January 24, 2013
Barcelona achieved an intriguing 2-4 win (4-6 in aggregate) against Malaga at La Rosaleda in the return leg of the Copa del Rey quarterfinals. Pedro Rodriguez, Gerard Pique, Andres Iniesta and Lionel Messi scored the goals for the Blaugrana, who … read more »
Posted in Nigeria, Soccer, Sports
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Tagged 2013 First El Clasico, Afcon 2013 Zambia, African Nations Cup, Andres Iniesta, Barcelona, barcelona real madrid, Barcelona v Real Madrid, Copa del Rey, Copa del Rey semifinals, FC Barcelona, Francesc Vilanova, Futbol Club Barcelona, Ghana Soccer News, Lionel Messi, Malaga, Real Madrid C.F, Site FC Barcelona, Soccer
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By Nick Said, Zambia and Nigeria were expected to be the front-runners in Group C at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, but both were held to disappointing draws in their opening matches. Take nothing away from their opponents, but … read more »
Posted in 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Soccer, Sports, Zambia
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Tagged 2013 afcon fixtures, 2013 afcon tickets, afcon fixtures, afcon tickets african nations, africa cup 2013, africa cup nations, african cup, African Nations Cup, Burkina Faso, cup of nations, nations cup 2013, Nelspruit, Nigeria, Nigeria national football team, Stephen Keshi, Victor Moses, Zambia
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By Dr. Michael J.K. Bokor We have on several occasions had cause to question the integrity of the NPP’s Kennedy Agyapong (Assin Central MP) because of the dare-devil posture he has assumed to make foul—very foul—public pronouncements. But he is … read more »
Posted in Article, Columnist, Ghana, Michael Bokor, West Africa
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Tagged Afari-Gyan, Akufo-Addo, EC number, Electoral Commission, Ghana, Kwadwo Afari-Gyan, National Democratic Congress, NPP
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AFCON 2013 Result Niger earned a historic first point at the African Cup of Nations to keep alive their slim hopes of reaching the last eight with a 0-0 draw against DR Congo in Port Elizabeth. Niger coach Gernot Rohr … read more »
Posted in 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, DR Congo, Ghana, Mali, Niger, Soccer, Sports
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Tagged 2013 afcon fixtures, 2013 afcon tickets, afcon fixtures, afcon tickets african nations, africa cup 2013, Africa Nations Cup, african cup, African Nations Cup, Congo, cup of nations, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gernot Rohr, Ghana, Mali, nations cup 2013, Niger, Port Elizabeth
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CNN – Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga says his country will not negotiate with al Qaeda-linked Somali militants who have threatened to kill Kenyan hostages unless Nairobi releases all Muslims charged with terrorism. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in … read more »
President Obama’s inauguration finally trumped, if only temporarily, the bad news coming out of Mali and Algeria. From the front pages of U.S. newspapers, Americans have been getting a crash course in North Africa’s desolate Sahel region and our fight … read more »
Posted in Algeria, Article, Mali, North Africa, West Africa
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Tagged Al-Qaeda, Al-Qaeda Organization in the Islamic Maghreb, Algeria, Algeria news, Bamako, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Mali, mali news, Sahel, United States
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A Somali militant group says it will execute several Kenyan hostages unless Kenya heeds its demands to free Muslims arrested on terrorism charges. Militant group al-Shabab issued its ultimatum on a video and Twitter messages released late Wednesday. The video … read more »
De-Risking Africa was the title of the main session on Africa at the 2013 World Economic in Davos, Switzerland. On 23 January a distinguished panel, including two African presidents, two from the private sector and one human rights lawyer met … read more »
Posted in Article, East Africa, Rwanda
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Tagged Africa Progress Panel, DAVOS, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, International Monetary Fund, Jacob Zuma, Paul Kagame, Rwanda, World Bank
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Ohaneze Crisis and the Auctioning of the Igbo Presidency (part 2) Ohaneze Ndigbo , the apex Igbo socio political organisation has been on the news again especially over the controversial new four year tenure for elected officers and controversial election … read more »
Posted in Article, Columnist, Nigeria, Obinna Akukwe, West Africa
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Tagged Abakaliki, Abia State, Delta State, Ebonyi State, GoodluckJonathan, Igbo, Imo State, Nigeria, Theodore Orji
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NELSPRUIT, South Africa – After its first match in the African Cup of Nations in 31 years, Ethiopia has revised its ambitions from merely gathering experience to reaching the final. The change in mindset happened after a 10-man Ethiopia came … read more »
Posted in Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged 2013 afcon fixtures, 2013 afcon tickets, afcon fixtures, afcon tickets african nations, africa cup 2013, africa cup nations, african cup, African Nations Cup, Burkina Faso, cup of nations, Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, Ethiopian Premier League, Ethiopians, IndepthAfrica, latest ethiopian news, Mbombela Stadium, nations cup 2013, Nelspruit, news ethiopia, South Africa, Zambia
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(IRIN) – The recent execution in Somalia of a soldier convicted of rape and the detention of a journalist investigating sexual assault have given the traditionally taboo issue of gender-based violence an usual degree of prominence. Even the president has … read more »
Posted in Article, East Africa, Somali
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Tagged Barack Obama, IndepthAfrica, IRIN, Mogadishu, Somali, somali news, Somalia, Somalia News, United Nations, United States, Zainab Bangura
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By Olusegun Adeniyi Agu Imo has been a friend and elder brother for almost two decades now, so when he called about two weeks ago to say there is an old man he wanted me to meet, he knew I … read more »
Posted in Article, Nigeria, West Africa
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Tagged Adetokunbo Ademola, Biafra, CHINUA ACHEBE, Freedom of speech, Igbo, Igbo people, IndepthAfrica, International Committee of Red Cross, Lagos, Nigeria, nigeria africa, Nigeria Government, Nigeria news, Nigerian news, senegal africa, States of Nigeria, West Africa
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Ghana sits atop of Group B in the Africa Cup of Nations after beating Mali 1-0 in both teams’ second game of the group stage on Thursday. A penalty kick goal from Espanyol midfielder Mubarak Wakaso ensured the four-time African … read more »
Posted in 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Cote d'Ivoire, DR Congo, Ghana, Mali, Nigeria, Soccer, South Africa, Sports, Zambia
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Tagged AFCON 2013 Result, AFCON 2013 Result: Ghana 1 - 0 Mali, Africa Nations Cup, Asamoah Gyan, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Ghana 1 - 0 Mali, ghana mali match, Ghana national Footbal Team, ghana v mali highlights, ghana v mali live stream, ghana v mali world cup, ghana vrs mali live, ghana vs mali live, ghana vs mali video, IndepthAfrica, Mali, Niger, Seydou Keita
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Chelsea winger Victor Moses, who has missed Nigeria’s opening game, is expected to enter the Africa Cup of Nations fray against Zambia. The winger’s return from injury is welcome news for the Super Eagles, who take on the defending champions … read more »
Posted in 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria, Soccer, Sports, West Africa, Zambia
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Tagged AFCON 2013, Afcon news, africa cup nations, Burkina Faso, IndepthAfrica, Nigeria, nigeria africa, Nigeria Governmnet, Nigeria national football team, Nigeria news, Nigerian, Nigerian news, Nwankwo Kanu, Stephen Keshi, super eagles news, Victor Moses, West Africa, Zambia
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Opinion by Caston Matewu As I walked down Robert Mugabe Road in Harare, what struck me was not the cars or lack of congestion on the road (of cause the City Council have done a good job making it a … read more »
Posted in Article, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe
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Tagged City council, Harare, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Movement for Democratic Change Tsvangirai, Nelson Mandela, Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front
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Cape Town – Bafana Bafana have begun to restore the fans’ faith after the team broke their scoring jinx in sensational style against Angola in their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) clash in Durban on Wednesday. Bafana climbed to the … read more »
Posted in 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria, Soccer, South Africa, Southern Africa, Sports, Zimbabwe
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Tagged 2013 African Cup of Nations, AFCON bafana bafana, Africa Cup of Nations, Africa Nations Cup, Angola, Bafana, Cape Verde, Durban, IndepthAfrica, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Morocco, South Africa national football team
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Zambia coach, Herve Renard has tipped the Chipolopolo to beat Nigeria’s Super Eagles when the two sides clash in their second group C game at the ongoing 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa. After posting draws in their … read more »
Posted in 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Ghana, Nigeria, Soccer, Sports, Zambia
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Tagged 2013 afcon fixtures, 2013 afcon tickets, afcon fixtures, afcon tickets african nations, africa cup 2013, africa cup nations, african cup, African Nations Cup, cup of nations, Ethiopia, Hervé Renard, Libreville, nations cup 2013, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia, Zambia national football team
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By Teklu Abate Millions of Ethiopians have been closely following the peace and unity talks underway between the two competing synods. There was a general understanding and optimism that the synods would make sacrifices of all sorts to ensure reconciliation. … read more »
Posted in Article, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Abune Merkorios, Christian, Christianity, EOTC, Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, ethiopian news, Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, Ethiopians, IndepthAfrica, latest ethiopian news, Mengistu Hailemariam, news ethiopia, Synod
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By Eric Reeves On January 29, 2013 a development conference, designed to promote international investment in Sudan, will be held in Berlin, Germany—sponsored by the German government with very little other European or U.S. support. This lack of support forced … read more »
Posted in Article, East Africa, South Sudan, Sudan
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Tagged Blue Nile, Darfur, IndepthAfrica, Khartoum, Mukesh Kapila, Nuba, Nuba Mountain, South Sudan, Sudan
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The Aviationist by: Michael Glynn US Navy via The Aviationist DJIBOUTI – The shipping lanes of the pirate-infested Somali basin have faded somewhat from the headlines in the past year as attacks and successful hijackings have dropped significantly. The decrease … read more »
Posted in Article, East Africa, Somali
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Tagged Djibouti, French Foreign Legion, IndepthAfrica, indepthafrica africa news, Indian Ocean, Japan Maritime Self Defense Force, Orion, Piracy in Somalia, Somali, Somalia
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Ethiopia and South Sudan have signed an agreement to work jointly on measures aimed at combating regional security threats and ensuring peace along their shared border. The agreement was reached after senior army officers from the two neighbouring countries held … read more »
Posted in East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, South Sudan
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Tagged Addis Ababa, East Africa, Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, IndepthAfrica, Jonglei, Juba, latest ethiopian news, news ethiopia, SouthSudan, Sudan, Upper Nile
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A female Ethiopian Jew, Pnina Tamano-Shata, was elected to Knesset yesterday as number 14 on the Yesh Atid Knesset list. She is the first Ethiopian woman to be elected to serve in the Knesset. Pnina Tamano-Shata First Female Ethiopian Jew … read more »
Posted in Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Benjamin Netanyahu, Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, Hatuna, IndepthAfrica, Israel, Kadima, Knesset, latest ethiopian news, Likud, news ethiopia, Shlomo Molla
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Nwokem Ikenna You are one of a KIND, and I mean it from the depth of my ‘shallow’ heart – which is deep – Got It? Keep it up Bro. Most things in life starts by/with TALKING before the WALKING. … read more »
Posted in Article, Nigeria, West Africa
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Tagged Economic Development, ethiopia eritrea, Ethiopian Haile, Indepth Africa Magazine, Interview Video, Man Utd Video, News for Nigeria, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria, nigeria africa, Nigeria Government, Oil in Nigeria, Okonjo-Iweala, Oprah Winfrey, United States, World Bank
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By William Davison & Simon Clark, bloomberg. Zeini Kadir escaped at dawn, when the gates of the house in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, were open for morning prayers. Barefoot, she ended up at an agency catering to Ethiopian workers like her. … read more »
Posted in Article, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, Ethiopian Maid, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, Human Rights Watch, IndepthAfrica, Indonesia, latest ethiopian news, news ethiopia, Philippine House of Representatives, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, United Nations
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Peter Heinlein | VOA A day-long siege at Eritrea’s information ministry Monday ended in a stalemate, with disgruntled soldiers retreating to a strategic location outside the capital, Asmara. That the incident provides rare insight into the inner workings of one … read more »
Posted in East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Asmara, Eritrea, Eritrea news, eritrean news, IndepthAfrica, Isaias Afewerki, Monday, North Korea, Reporters Without Borders, United Nations, Vincent
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Niger are still looking for their first Africa Cup of Nations point, after losing all four of their games to date. The Mena will take encouragement from holding Mali for 84 minutes in their Group B opener, before conceding Seydou … read more »
Posted in 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, DR Congo, Niger, Soccer, Sports
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Tagged 2013 afcon fixtures, 2013 afcon tickets, AFCON 2013, afcon fixtures, afcon tickets african nations, africa cup 2013, africa cup nations, Africa Match, african cup, African Nations Cup, Claude Leroy, cup of nations, Football Scores, Gabon, Gernot Rohr, Ghana, Ghana Africa, live football, Mali, nations cup 2013, Niger, Niger v DR Congo Preview, Seydou Keita, Ticket to South Africa
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It will be win or bust when the Super Eagles of Nigeria battle the Chipolopolo of Zambia as action resumes in the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations Group C on Friday afternoon at the Mbombela Stadium, kick-off at 5pm CAT … read more »
Posted in 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Burkina Faso, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Soccer, Sports, Zambia
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Tagged 2013 afcon fixtures, 2013 afcon tickets, afcon fixtures, afcon tickets african nations, africa cup 2013, Africa Nations Cup, african cup, African Nations Cup, Burkina Faso, cup of nations, Ethiopia, John Obi Mikel, Mbombela Stadium, nations cup 2013, Nigeria, Nigeria national football team, Zambia
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By Ibrahim Hirsi, TC Daily Planet When Hassan was recently asked to come to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services center in Bloomington, he thought immigration authorities needed the usual updates he had often given since he was freed from … read more »
Posted in East Africa, Somali
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Tagged Hassan, IndepthAfrica, indepthafricva, Minneapolis, New York Times, Politics of Somalia, Somali, Somalia, South Dakota State Penitentiary, United States
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By Liban Obsiye & Abdullahi Warfa It was a pleasure to watch the launch of the new Somali think tank, the Heritage Institute for Policy Studies, in Mogadishu yesterday. The great and good gathered and some fantastic speeches were given. … read more »
Posted in Article, East Africa, Somali
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Tagged Al-Shabaab, Bristol University, England, Harvard University, IndepthAfrica, Mogadishu, Somali, somali africa, somali news, Somali people, Somalia, Somalia News
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by John Campbell Nigerian soldiers sit in military trucks before leaving for Mali, at the airport in Nigeria 18/01/2013. (Afolabi Sotunde/Courtesy Reuters) High profile, violent killings have taken place in northern Nigeria at the same time as the French intervention … read more »
Posted in Mali, Nigeria, West Africa
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Tagged Algeria, bokoharam, Indepth Africa Magazine, Interview Video, Islamism, Kano, MAIDUGURI, Mali, Man Utd Video, News for Nigeria, Nigeria, nigeria africa, nigeria mali, Nigeria news, Nigerian news, Oil in Nigeria, West Africa
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