Daily Archives: February 3, 2013
Burkina Faso reached the semi-finals of the African Nations Cup for the first since 1998 when a header in extra time from Jonathan Pitroipa gave them a 1-0 win over fellow outsiders Togo on Sunday. Pitroipa pulled away from his … read more »
Posted in Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Nigeria, South Africa, Togo
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Tagged 2013 afcon fixtures, 2013 afcon tickets, AFCON 2013 Result, afcon fixtures, afcon tickets african nations, africa cup 2013, Africa Nations Cup, african cup, African Nations Cup, Burkina Faso, cup of nations, Emmanuel Adebayor, Ghana, Jonathan Pitroipa, Mbombela Stadium, nations cup 2013, Nelspruit, Togo
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Orquera orchestrates repeats Italy’s flaying of faltering France Italy 23 France 18 Forwards Sergio Parisse and Martin Castrogiovanni scored a try each as Italy dealt a massive blow to French Six Nations hopes. Just as two years ago, when Italy … read more »
By Binyam Shimelis The population of Ethiopia, according to the Central Statistical Authority, is over 80 million, making the country the second most populous country in Africa. Around 80% of the population is living in rural areas depending on small-scale … read more »
Posted in Article, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Arica, Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, latest ethiopian news, Meles Zenawi, Millennium Development Goals, news ethiopia, Politics of Ethiopia, Poverty, sub-Saharan Africa
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The host, Bafana Bafana of South Africa, was added to the casualty list on Saturday night by a war-torn Mali to pave the way for an all West African countries’ semi-finals at the on-going 2013 African Nations Cup. Gowon Akpodonor, … read more »
Posted in 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Soccer, South Africa, Southern Africa, Sports
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Tagged 2010 FIFA World Cup, 2013 afcon fixtures, 2013 afcon tickets, afcon fixtures, afcon tickets african nations, africa cup 2013, african cup, African Nations Cup, Bafana, Cape Verde, cup of nations, Indepth Africa Magazine, Mali, Moses Mabhida Stadium, nations cup 2013, South Africa, South Africa national football team
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Ethiopia’s London 2012 Olympic Games Marathon champion Tiki Gelana was named as the female AIMS/ASICS World Athlete of the Year for 2012 in Marugame, Japan, on Sunday (3). President Emeritus of AIMS Hiroaki Chosa and AIMS Board Member and Vice … read more »
Posted in East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Other Sports, Sports
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Tagged Ethiopia, Haile Gebrselassie, Japan, Kagawa Marugame Half Marathon, Kenya, Lornah Kiplagat, Paul Tergat, Paula Radcliffe
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Mali, Morocco and France are working hand in hand to defend the integrity and sovereignty of Mali, said the French and Malian ambassadors in Rabat. “Mali, France and Morocco have continued to work together in international fora to defend the … read more »
Posted in Algeria, Article, Mali, Morocco, North Africa
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Tagged Addis Ababa, France, French Army, IndepthAfrica, indepthafrica africa news, Maghreb, Mali, Morocco, Sahel, United Nations Security Council
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(By Getahune Bekele-South Africa) Due to security concerns and the sectarian nature of Wollayta pastors, the TPLF has officially stopped the Sunday mass weekly held at the grand palace and those arrived today 3 Feb 2013, including old as a … read more »
Posted in Africa Countries, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Live, Togo, Travel to Africa
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Tagged Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, Hailemariam Desalegn, Hailemariam Desalegne, IndepthAfrica, latest ethiopian news, Meles Zenawi, news ethiopia, Prime minister, Tigrayan People's Liberation Front, TPLF
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Nigeria have knocked favorites Ivory Coast out of the Africa Cup of Nations. With a 2-1 win, the Super Eagles move into the semifinal for the sixth time in the last eight tournaments. It was an impressive performance from Nigeria … read more »
Posted in 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Cote d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, 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 cup nations, african cup, African Nations Cup, Boubacar Barry, Côte d'Ivoire, cup of nations, Didier Drogba, Emmanuel Emenike, nations cup 2013, Nigeria, Nigeria national football team, Stephen Keshi
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In Mali, the French have been the margin between civilization and barbarism. Reading accounts of France’s struggles to deploy a few thousand troops to its former colony of Mali, we found ourselves wondering: Whatever happened to the French Foreign Legion? … read more »
Posted in Article, Mali, West Africa
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Tagged Al-Qaeda, Al-Qaeda Organization in the Islamic Maghreb, France, IndepthAfrica, Kidal, Mali, Niger, Sahel, Timbuktu
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By Teumay Raya refers to a tract of land stretching from Ala Wuha in the south to Alajje in the north. That is bigger than Adwa and Axum awrajas combined. Historically, this is where the Weyane rebellion started in 1928 … read more »
Posted in Article, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Adwa, Amhara Region, Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, IndepthAfrica, Korem, latest ethiopian news, news ethiopia, Tigray Region, Tigrayan People's Liberation Front, TPLF, Weyane
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By Reuben Abati A loosely bound group of yesterday’s men and women seems to be on the offensive against the Jonathan administration. They pick issues with virtually every effort of the administration, pretending to do so in the public interest; … read more »
Posted in Article, Nigeria, West Africa
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Tagged Ewekoro, GoodluckJonathan, IndepthAfrica, Jonathan, Lagos, local Nigerian newspaper, Nigeria, Nigerian news, Nigerian Railway Corporation, Port Harcourt, Reuben Abati
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By Eze Eluchie In my book, ‘Reign of Evil’, I did quote a gentleman and fine officer, General Muhammadu Buhari’s dictum on Nigeria being our only country and our having to remain in it and ‘salvage it together’. Though inability … read more »
Posted in Article, Nigeria, West Africa
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Tagged Army Council, Buhari, GoodluckJonathan, IndepthAfrica, Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria, Nigeria news, Nigerian Army, Nigerian news, South East, Umaru Musa Yar'Adua
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By Ramzy Baroud The British security firm G4S is set to rake in massive profits thanks to crises in Mali, Libya and Algeria. Recognized as the world’s biggest security firm, the group’s brand plummeted during the London Olympics last year … read more »
Posted in Article, Mali, West Africa
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Tagged Al-Qaeda, Algeria, Economic Community of West African States, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, IndepthAfrica Magazine, Libya, Mali, President of France, West Africa
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By Walle Engedayehu, Ph.D This is yet another small contribution, among others that this author has made in the most recent past, to the dialogue that has shaped the latest postings on issues concerning the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC). … read more »
Posted in Article, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Abune Paulos, Addis Ababa, EOTC, Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, ethiopian news, Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, Ethiopians, Holy Synod, IndepthAfrica, latest ethiopian news, news ethiopia, Patriarch, United States
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By Abdi Sheikh and Feisal Omar (Reuters) – A woman who said she was raped by Somali soldiers and a journalist who interviewed her went on trial on Saturday in a case that has sparked international concerns over sexual violence … read more »
The likes of Boubacar Barry, Yaya Toure and Gervinho are expected to return after being rested against Algeria. Nigeria’s Fedor Ogude is suspended but John Mikel Obi can play after it was confirmed he has been booked only once. Super … read more »
Posted in 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cote d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Libya, Niger, Nigeria, Soccer, South Africa, Sports, Togo, Zimbabwe
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Tagged 2013 afcon fixtures, 2013 afcon tickets, AFCON 2013: Ivory Coast v Nigeria Preview, afcon fixtures, afcon tickets african nations, africa cup 2013, africa cup nations, african cup, African Nations Cup, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, cup of nations, Didier Drogba, Ivory Coast Nigeria, Ivory Coast v Nigeria live, Ivory Coast v Nigeria live online, Ivory Coast v Nigeria live streaming, John Mikel Obi, nations cup 2013, Nigeria, Nigeria Ivory coast, nigeria ivory coast result, nigeria ivory coast score, Sabri Lamouchi, Stephen Keshi
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The Senior Special Assistant to President Goodluck Jonathan on Public Affairs, Dr. Doyin Okupe, speaks with OLUSOLA FABIYI on the perception of the President as a slow leader What do you think is responsible for the attack on President Goodluck … read more »
Posted in Letters & Interviews, Nigeria, West Africa
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Tagged EFCC, GoodluckJonathan, IndepthAfrica, Jonathan, Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria, Nigeria news, nigeria news today 2011, Nigerian, Nigerian news, Olusegun Obasanjo, President of the United States
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As the dust over President Goodluck Jonathan’s embarrassing outing in a recent CNN interview is yet to settle,we can report that the presidency actually spends thousands of dollars in public funds to arrange interviews with foreign media outlets. Mr. Jonathan’s penchant for … read more »
Posted in Nigeria, West Africa
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Tagged Aso Rock, CNN, GoodluckJonathan, IndepthAfrica, Isha Sesay, Jonathan, New York Times, Nigeria, Nigeria news, Nigerian news, Reuben Abati
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By Ewnetu Sime Mr. Haile Mariam Desalegn, the new PM, marks 100 plus days in office and brought frustration to all pro-democracy campaigners starting from his first exclusive interview with Peter Heinlein the Voice of America – VOA news correspondent. … read more »
Posted in Article, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, ethiopian news, Ethiopian people, Ethiopians, IndepthAfrica, indepthafrica sudanese news, latest ethiopian news, Meles Zenawi, news ethiopia, Tigrayan People's Liberation Front, TPLF, United States, Voice of America
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