Daily Archives: January 27, 2013
Novak Djokovic returned to his dominant best to win his third consecutive Australian Open title, denying Andy Murray a second major championship with a 6-7 (2), 7-6 (3), 6-3, 6-2 victory Sunday night at Rod Laver Arena. The top-ranked Djokovic … read more »
TEHRAN – Iran said on Saturday it is ready to help resolve the crisis in Mali, where several insurgent groups have taken up guns against the government, before the situation gets worse. “We have announced that Iran, as the president … read more »
MADRID — Lionel Messi became the first player to score in eleven consecutive La Liga matches on Sunday when he hit four as leaders Barcelona eased past a ten-man Osasuna with a 5-1 victory. Pedro Rodriguez got the other and … read more »
Posted in Nigeria, Soccer, Sports
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Tagged Barcelona, CA Osasuna, Cristiano Ronaldo, David Villa, IndepthAfrica, IndepthAfrica Sports, La Liga, Lionel Messi, madrid, Sunday
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Ethiopian PM Elected New AU Chairperson Desalegn Urges Assisting Sudan, S. Sudan in Creating Two Viable States Addis Ababa – The African Union summit elected the Ethiopian Premier Hailemariam Desalegn as Chairperson of the African Union to succeed his predecessor, … read more »
Posted in African Union (AU), East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Sudan
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Tagged Addis Ababa, African Union, Ban Ki-moon, Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, Hailemariam Desalegne, IndepthAfrica, latest ethiopian news, Meles Zenawi, news ethiopia, SouthSudan, Sudan
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Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring his team’s third, and his second, goal against Getafe. Photograph: Denis Doyle/Getty Images Cristiano Ronaldo hit a hat-trick as Real Madrid warmed up for their Copa del Rey clash with Barcelona with a … read more »
Posted in Nigeria, Soccer, Sports
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Tagged Cristiano Ronaldo, Cristiano Ronaldo scores 10-minute hat-trick, Getafe, IndepthAfrica, madrid, Real Madrid beat Getafe, Real Madrid CF, Ricardo Carvalho, Ronaldo, Sami Khedira, Sergio Ramos
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Hosts South Africa and debutants Cape Verde Islands reached the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals after a dramatic finale to Group A on Sunday. South Africa came from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Morocco in Durban and Cape Verde … read more »
Posted in 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Cape Verde, Nigeria, Soccer, South Africa, Sports, Zimbabwe
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Tagged 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualification, Africa Nations Cup, Angola, Cape Verde, Durban, Indepth Africa Magazine, Morocco, South Africa
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(Reuters) – Ivory Coast captain and former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has left Shanghai Shenhua to sign a 1-1/2 year contract with Galatasaray, Turkish broadcaster CNN Turk said on Sunday. The channel did not give any more information and Galatasaray … read more »
Posted in 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, Soccer, Sports
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Tagged Africa Cup of Nations, champions league, Chelsea, Chelsea FC, Didier Drogba, IndepthAfrica, Nicolas Anelka, Shanghai Shenhua F.C., Wesley Sneijder
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Debutants Cape Verde qualified for the last eight of the Africa Cup of Nations after coming from behind to beat 2-1 in Port Elizabeth. The Angolans took the lead on 33 minutes through an own goal from Cape Verde defender … read more »
Posted in 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Angola, Cape Verde, Nigeria, Soccer, South Africa, 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, Angola, Cape Verde, Cape Verde v Angola live, Cape Verde v Angola live online, Cape Verde v Angola live streaming, Cape Verde v Angola Preview, cup of nations, Indepth Africa Magazine, Manucho, Michel Platini, Morocco, nations cup 2013, South Africa
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Hosts South Africa finished top of Group A after their dramatic 2-2 draw with Morocco in Durban knocked the North Africans out of the tournament. Knowing a win would take them through, Morocco twice led – only to exit the … read more »
Posted in Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Cote d'Ivoire, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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Tagged 2013 afcon fixtures, 2013 afcon tickets, afcon fixtures, afcon tickets african nations, africa cup 2013, african cup, African Nations Cup, Angola, Cape Verde, cup of nations, Durban, Issam El Adoua, May Mahlangu, Morocco, Morocco 2 - 2 Bafana, nations cup 2013, Siyabonga Sangweni, South Africa
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Mekki Elmograbi I read a lot of articles about the history of Ethiopia and era of ancient Sudan and Abyssinia, these two names appear together in many references; some times in Arabic and Eastern references, the names (Sudan and Abyssinia … read more »
Posted in Article, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Sudan
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Tagged Aksumite Empire, China, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Frumentius, History of Ethiopia, IndepthAfrica, Sudan, Zemene Mesafint
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Your Excellency Mr. Yayi Boni, Chairperson of the African Union and President of the Republic of Benin, Colleague Heads of State and Government, Your Excellency Mr. Ban ki-Moon, Secretary – General of the United Nations, Your Excellency Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini … read more »
Posted in African Union (AU), Pan African News
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Tagged Addis Ababa University, African Union, Arba Minch University, Deputy prime minister, Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, IndepthAfrica, latest ethiopian news, List of heads of government of Ethiopia, Meles Zenawi, news ethiopia, Wolayita Zone. Edit
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Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegnwas was elected as the new rotating chairperson of the African Union (AU) at the opening ceremony of the 20th AU Summit held here on Sunday. Desalegnwas has become Prime Minister of Ethiopia after the former … read more »
Posted in Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Addis Ababa University, African Union, Arba Minch University, Deputy prime minister, Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, IndepthAfrica, latest ethiopian news, List of heads of government of Ethiopia, Meles Zenawi, news ethiopia, Wolayita Zone
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*urgent Call on CAF to expel Sahilu Gebrewold from Afcon 2013 By Getahune Bekele, South Africa. The classic divide and rule clannish junta of Ethiopia suffered an ignominious defeat at the hands of the Ethiopian community association and the crack … read more »
Posted in Columnist, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Getahune Bekele
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Tagged Dedebit, Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Issa Hayatou, latest ethiopian news, Meles Zenawi, Nelspruit, news ethiopia, South Africa, Tigrayan People's Liberation Front
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By Getahune Bekele Ethiopia: call on Congressman Chris Smith to save life of the most revered young political prisoner. There is a renewed hope in Ethiopia that the much awaited visit of Congressman Chris Smith to the severely tyrannized nation … read more »
Posted in Article, Columnist, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Getahune Bekele
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Tagged Addis Ababa, Andualem Arage, Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, latest ethiopian news, Meles Zenawi, news ethiopia, Political prisoner, Tigrayan People's Liberation Front, United States
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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially written to the Confederation of African Football (Caf) over the refereeing in Friday’s game against Zambia at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa. Nigeria complained about the officiating during their … read more »
Posted in 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Angola, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Cote d'Ivoire, DR Congo, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Soccer, South Africa, Sports, Togo, West Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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Tagged 2013 afcon fixtures, 2013 afcon tickets, afcon fixtures, afcon tickets african nations, africa cup 2013, african cup, African Nations Cup, Burkina Faso, cup of nations, Emmanuel Mayuka, nations cup 2013, Nelspruit, Nigeria, Nigeria Football Federation, Nigeria national football team, Ogenyi Onazi, Zambia
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Lagos, Nigeria – A US football analyst, Mr. Austin Akabueze, has accused the Confederation of African Football (CAF) of working against Nigeria’s participation in the current African Nations Cup in South Africa. “There must be a nexus between Nigeria’s decision … read more »
Posted in 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria, Soccer, Sports, West Africa
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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, nations cup 2013, Nigeria, Nigeria national football team, South Africa, Stephen Keshi, Zambia
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Cape Verde go into their final group game unbeaten, having defied pre-tournament predictions with two draws. The debutants impressed against South Africa and Morocco and will again look to Ryan Mendes and Platini for inspiration. Angola need a win, as … read more »
Posted in 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Angola, Cape Verde, 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, Angola, Cape Verde, Cape Verde v Angola live, Cape Verde v Angola live online, Cape Verde v Angola live streaming, Cape Verde v Angola Preview, cup of nations, Indepth Africa Magazine, Manucho, Michel Platini, Morocco, nations cup 2013, South Africa
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Nicolas Anelka is set to join Juventus on a short-term deal, according to the club’s director general Giuseppe Marotta. Anelka will reportedly undergo a medical on Monday to allow the Shanghai Shenhua striker to sign a five-month deal, coinciding with … read more »
Posted in Soccer, Sports
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Tagged Antonio Conte, FA Cup, Giuseppe Marotta, IndepthAfrica, IndepthAfricaMagazine, Juventus F.C., Nicolas Anelka, Real Madrid C.F, Shanghai Shenhua F.C., Turkey
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Efforts to end conflict across Africa, especially in Mali, dominated the African Union summit opening on Sunday. “Much still needs to be done to resolve ongoing, renewed, and new conflict situations in a number of countries,” AU Commission chief Nkosazana … read more »
South Africa enter into their final Group A clash against Morocco brimming with their confidence after their inspired performance against Angola, which has left them top of Group A with four points. The hosts will have to deal with a … read more »
Posted in South Africa, Southern Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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Tagged 2013 afcon fixtures, 2013 afcon tickets, afcon fixtures, afcon tickets african nations, africa cup 2013, african cup, African Nations Cup, Angola, bafana v morocco live, Bafana v Morocco live online, Bafana v Morocco live streaming, bafana v morocco preview, Bernard Parker, Cape Verde, cup of nations, Gordon Igesund, Katlego Mphela, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Morocco, nations cup 2013, South Africa, South Africa v Morocco live online, South Africa v Morocco Preview
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Nigeria striker, Peter Odemwingie, could be fined £70,000 for slamming West Brom. Odemwingie is angry that his transfer request was turned by Albion, which he views as a lack of respect. The striker has been a subject of transfer news … read more »
Posted in 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria, Soccer, Sports
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Tagged Baggies, Hawthorns, IndepthAfrica, Loftus Road, Nigeria, Peter Odemwingie, Premier League, Queens Park Rangers F.C., West Bromwich Albion FC
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KAMPALA (Reuters) – Leading opposition politician Kizza Besigye was arrested for planning anti-government riots in the Ugandan capital Kampala, police said on Saturday. Besigye has led protests for years aimed at toppling President Yoweri Museveni, to whom he lost a … read more »
Posted in East Africa, Uganda
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Tagged Besigye, Forum for Democratic Change, IndepthAfrica, indepthafrica africa news, Kampala, Kenya, Kizza Besigye, Reuters, Uganda, Yoweri Museveni
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MUTARE – United States ambassador to Zimbabwe Bruce Wharton came face to face with controversial Zanu PF youth Sheila Mutsenhu who decided to strip naked in protest at sanctions targeted at members of the Mugabe regime. Mr Wharton had to … read more »
Posted in Guinea, Nigeria, South Africa, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe
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Tagged Manicaland Province, Mugabe, Mutare, Robert Mugabe, Wharton, Zanu-PF, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front
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By Colin Freeman, Diabaly, telegraph In the end, Corporal Adama Toure chose to serve his country’s interests rather than his own, but it was a close-run thing. Sitting under the shade of a mango tree in the village of Diabaly … read more »
Opinion by Pauline Henson While Zimbabweans in the UK diaspora were shivering in the snow, their families and friends at home were being pelted with non-stop rain. Robert Mugabe and the late Libyan president Colonel Muammar Gaddafi At Vice-President John Nkomo’s … read more »
Posted in Article, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe
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Tagged Al-Qaeda, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, John Nkomo, Muammar Gaddafi, Mugabe, Robert Mugabe, United States of Africa, Zimbabwe
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BAMAKO — French air strikes destroyed the home of the leader of an Al-Qaeda-linked group in northern Mali as French-led forces advanced Sunday on the Islamist stronghold of Timbuktu. The overnight strikes in Kidal came 24 hours after French-led troops … read more »
Posted in Mali, West Africa
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Tagged Al-Qaeda, Bamako, France, Gao, IndephtAfrica, IndepthAfrica, Islamism, Kidal, Mali, Niger
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Health Minister director general instructs all gynecologists in Israel’s four health maintenance organizations not to inject women with long-acting contraceptive Depo-Provera if they do not understand ramifications of treatment. By Talila Nesher A government official has for the first time … read more »
Posted in Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged DepoProvera, Director-general, Educational Television, Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, Health maintenance organization, IndepthAfrica, Israel, latest ethiopian news, news ethiopia, Professor, womens rights
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South Africa are just one point shy of booking their spot in the quarterfinal round of the 2013 African Cup of Nations, when they host a Moroccan side who have it all to play for at the Moses Mabhida Stadium … read more »
Posted in 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Soccer, South Africa, Southern Africa, Sports
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Tagged 2013 afcon fixtures, 2013 afcon tickets, afcon fixtures, afcon tickets african nations, africa cup 2013, african cup, African Nations Cup, Angola, bafana bafana, bafana v morocco live, bafana v morocco live stream, bafana v morocco preview, bafana v moroco online, Cape Verde, cup of nations, Gordon Igesund, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Morocco, Moses Mabhida Stadium, nations cup 2013, South Africa, Youssef El-Arabi
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With the election of the first female Ethiopian Israeli Jew, Pnina Tamano-Shata, to the Knesset in last week’s polls, the community of more than 150,000 finally had their champion in parliament. It is something the minority had been hoping for, … read more »
Posted in Comoros, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea
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Tagged Beta Israel, DepoProvera, Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, Haaretz, IndepthAfrica, Israel, Knesset, latest ethiopian news, news ethiopia, Racism, Tamano Okayama
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