Daily Archives: February 6, 2013
The land of Ethiopia, rich in natural, cultural and religious treasures and centered on the crossroads between North Africa, the Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa is consistently hailed as a must-see destination. Its 2,500 years of documented history (and 1500 … read more »
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John Vidal in Delhi,guardian.co.uk Farm workers remove weeds from young plants at the palm oil plantation owned by Karuturi Global, near the town of Bako, in Ethiopia. Photograph: Jose Cendon/Getty Images Ethiopia‘s leasing of 600,000 hectares (1.5 acres) of prime … read more »
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Pastoralists living in the Omo valley are being forcibly relocated, imprisoned and killed due to plans to build a massive dam that will turn the region into a major centre for commercial farming. John Vidal in Delhi,guardian.co.uk, Suri boys at … read more »
Posted in East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya
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Tagged Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Kenya, Lake Turkana, latest ethiopian news, news ethiopia, Omo River, Politics of Ethiopia, Suri, World Heritage Site
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England have beaten Brazil 2-1 at Wembley to claim first victory over the South Americans for 23 years. England had Joe Hart to thank when his fine penalty save from Ronaldinho after 19 minutes kept the score at 0-0. The … read more »
Posted in Europe Soccer, Soccer, Sports
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Tagged Ashley Cole, Brazil, England, Frank Lampard, Gary Cahill, IndepthAfrica, Joe Hart, Theo Walcott, Wayne Rooney
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African Cup of Nations semi-final, Mbombela Stadium – Burkina Faso 1 (Bance 60) Ghana 1 (Wakaso 13 pen). Burkina Faso win 3-2 on penalties. Minnows Burkina Faso overcame an embarrassing refereeing display to shock Ghana 3-2 on penalties to reach … read more »
Posted in 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Libya, Mali, Nigeria, Soccer, South Africa, Sports, Togo, Tunisia, Zimbabwe
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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, Asamoah Gyan, Burkina Faso, cup of nations, Emmanuel Agyemang Badu, Ghana, Harrison Afful, Jonathan Pitroipa, Mubarak Wakaso, nations cup 2013
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AS the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) gets underway in South Africa, it is pertinent to critically examine the role of witchcraft in Africa football. In sub Saharan Africa, it is widely believed that magic can affect the performance of … read more »
Posted in Burkina Faso, Ghana, Nigeria, West Africa
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Tagged Africa Nations Cup, Burkina Faso, Cameroun, Ghana, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, South Africa, Thomas Nkono, Zambia
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BAMAKO — Cries of disappointment erupted in Bamako on Wednesday as Nigeria thrashed Mali, dashing hopes of a football win to lighten the mood of a nation entangled in a bitter war against religious extremists. “Ah, poor Mali!” moaned supporters … read more »
Prime Minister Hailemariam inaugurated the pharmaceutical plant for the UAE’s company pharmaceutical giant Julphar’ today (February 6th) here in the Gerji area of Addis Ababa. The inauguration ceremony was also attended by United Arab Emirates Foreign Trade Minister, Sheikha Libna … read more »
Posted in Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, Hailemariam, Hailemariam Desalegne, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, latest ethiopian news, Meles Zenawi, news ethiopia, UAE, United Arab Emirates
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The Ethiopian government says a pioneering one stop facility for payment of utility bills launched on Sunday is an indication of its commitment to provide better services to ordinary people. The system known as Lehulu, an Amhraic word meaning for … read more »
Duluth, MN (NNCNOW.com) — With the help of the Duluth Rotary Club and several other local community members, students at UMD are doing all they can to fight the water crisis in Ethiopia. Students, staff and community members gathered at … read more »
Posted in Ethiopia
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ADDIS ABABA, (IRIN) – Over the years, small-scale farmers growing white pea beans in Ethiopia have sold their produce through the informal market, relying largely on middlemen who dictate prices and walk away with huge profits, often leaving the farmers … read more »
Posted in Ethiopia
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Tagged Addis Ababa, Catholic Relief Services, Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, IRIN, latest ethiopian news, news ethiopia, Rainforest Alliance, United States
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By Kofi Ata, Cambridge, UK Yesterday February 5, 2013 will go down in history as the second turning point in the ongoing Presidential Petition. The Supreme Court (SC) by unanimous decision allowed the application by Nana Akufo Addo et al, … read more »
Posted in Article, Ghana, West Africa
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Tagged Cambridge, Electoral Commission, Ghana, Holloway, IndepthAfrica, John Dramani Mahama, Nana Akufo-Addo, NPP, Supreme Court
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Many politicians are always placing the attainment of power OVER and ABOVE the pursuit of PRINCIPLES. Some politicians are prepared to CONDONE and CONNIVE in doing the WRONG THINGS if that would enable them to ACHIEVE or BASK in the … read more »
Posted in Article, Ghana, West Africa
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Tagged Ghana, IndepthAfrica, Jerry Rawlings, John Atta Mills, Kwame Nkrumah, Nana Akufo-Addo, NDC, NPP, Obuasi
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While François Hollande was briefing the U.S Vice President Joe Biden on the current situation in Mali during a luncheon, the Malian Minister of foreign Affairs Tieman Coulibaly, was speaking to a group of students and analysts and french meida … read more »
Posted in Article, Columnist, Mali, West Africa
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Tagged Amadou Toumani Touré, François Hollande, French Armed Forces, IndepthAfrica, Joe Biden, Kidal, Mali, MNLA, President of France
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Anita Powell, VOA JOHANNESBURG — With one of the world’s most liberal constitutions and a boisterous media sector, South Africa has long been the African continent’s model for human rights.But global watchdog Human Rights Watch (HRW) says events in 2012 … read more »
By Beny Gideon Mabor 1. Introduction South Sudan fought for decades against Khartoum regimes since August 18, 1955 for many reasons. Chief amongst causes of liberation struggle was to have federal system of governance in place so that the black … read more »
EXTRA TIME – Burkina Faso 1-1 Ghana And that’s it here at the Mbombela Stadium. Burkina Faso win the encounter on penalties and it’s nothing less than they deserve. Bance cancelled out Mubarak’s opener and for the first time in … read more »
Posted in 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Nigeria, Soccer, Sports, West Africa
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Tagged Africa Nations Cup, Anthony Annan, Burkina Faso, Burkina Faso v Ghana Live online, Burkina Faso v Ghana Live!, Burkina FasoGhana Live, Ghana, Kwesi Appiah, Lagos, lagos nigeria, Mbombela Stadium, Mohamed Koffi, Nelspruit, Nigeria news, Nigeria newspaper, nigeria time, online nigeria. Edit
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Nigeria reach the final with a convincing 4-1 win over Mali. The Eagles go out at the semi-final stage for the second tournament running. The Nigeria players, with an average age of 23.5 years, gather around in a huddle to … read more »
Posted in 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Cote d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Europe Soccer, Ghana, Mali, Nigeria, Soccer, South Africa, Sports, Tunisia
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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, Mali Nigeria Live!, Mali v Nigeria
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In Summary Latest: Mali 1-4 Nigeria Nigeria were 3-0 up at half-time Burkina Faso v Ghana (1830) [View the story "Afcon matchday 15: live blog" on Storify] As the dust settles after the quarter-finals, the landscape looks strangely unfamiliar. … read more »
Posted in 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Europe Soccer, Ghana, Mali, Nigeria, Soccer, South Africa, Sports, Tunisia, West Africa, 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, Mali Nigeria Live!, Mali v Nigeria Live online, Mali v Nigeria Live streaming, Mali v Nigeria Live!, nations cup 2013, Nigeria, Nigeria Ivory coast, nigeria ivory coast result, nigeria ivory coast score, nigeria mali, Nigeria V Mali Live now, Sabri Lamouchi, Stephen
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On the semi-final clash with Mali at the ongoing African Nations Cup tournament in South Africa, Super Eagles Coach, Stephen Keshi, has admitted here that he has had selection headache since assuming the job of coaching Nigeria. ‘That headache has … read more »
Posted in 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria, Soccer, Sports
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Tagged 2013 afcon fixtures, 2013 afcon tickets, afcon fixtures, afcon tickets african nations, Africa Nations Cup, african cup, African Nations Cup, Côte d'Ivoire, cup of nations, Fegor Ogude, IndepthAfrica, Lagos, lagos nigeria, Mali, nations cup 2013, Nigeria, Nigeria national football team, Nigeria news, Nigeria newspaper, nigeria time, Ogenyi Onazi, online nigeria, Stephen Keshi
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By Rohit Kachroo, Correspondent, NBC News TIMBUKTU, Mali — The lights are flickering in the hotels of Timbuktu. As night falls, the power is returning. Fleeing jihadists had cut the supplies. The television screens are switching back to life in … read more »
Cristiano Ronaldo has pride of place in the latest issue of ‘Champions’, the official UEFA Champions League magazine. Unsurprisingly, the focus is on the mouth-watering upcoming clash between Cristiano’s current club, Real Madrid, and his former employers, Manchester United. “I … read more »
Ethiopian Airways have joined the international kickboxing fight between Ugandan Sharif Bukenya and Jarkul Jussulla from Finland scheduled for February 23 at Freedom City. Eddy Gombya, the fight organiser, disclosed the sponsorship but didn’t divulge details of the total package … read more »
Posted in Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, Ethiopian Airlines, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, Finland, Freedom City, IndepthAfrica, Kickboxing, latest ethiopian news, Martial arts, news ethiopia, Television, Thailand, World Kickboxing Federation
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Ethiopians living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE ) have so far bought US$2.5 million worth of bonds for the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). They have also pledged to buy another $ 95,000 worth of bonds. … read more »
Posted in Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, ethiopian news, Ethiopian people, Ethiopians, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD, Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, IndepthAfrica, latest ethiopian news, news ethiopia, United Arab Emirates, United States
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Ghana go into their fourth consecutive Africa Cup of Nations semi-final with no injury worries ahead of their meeting with Burkina Faso. Midfielder Anthony Annan is fit again and in contention to start, with Richmond Yiadom Boakye also shaking off … read more »
Posted in 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, Soccer, Sports, West Africa
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Tagged Africa Nations Cup, Anthony Annan, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Kwesi Appiah, Lagos, lagos nigeria, Mbombela Stadium, Mohamed Koffi, Nelspruit, Nigeria news, Nigeria newspaper, nigeria time, online nigeria
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Mali goalkeeper Mamadou Samassa is set to return to the starting XI for Wednesday’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against Nigeria after suspension. His replacement, Soumalia Diakite, will drop to the bench, despite saving two penalties in the quarter-final shoot-out … read more »
Posted in 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Cote d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Mali, Nigeria, Soccer, Sports
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In what manner can the words “Brazil” and “friendly” go together in any meaningful sense? The England boss Roy Hodgson hinted as much in his press conference, issuing a timely reminder that tonight’s game is but a precursor to rather … read more »
Posted in Europe Soccer, Soccer
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Tagged 2010 FIFA World Cup, Ashley Cole, Brazil, brazil squad, brazil vs england, England, england brazil 2013, england brazil friendly, england brazil tickets, england squad, england squad brazil, england v brazil, Football Association, Lionel Messi, Roy Hodgson, World cup
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Mark Fish I would like to say well done to Bafana Bafana and Gordon Igesund for restoring pride in the national team, which many of us supporters feared may have been lost for good. I believe the team grew as … read more »
Posted in 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Mali, Soccer, South Africa, Sports
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Tagged 2010 FIFA World Cup, Bafana, Gordon Igesund, IndepthAfrica, Mali, Mark Fish, Nigeria, South Africa, South Africa national football team
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Court ruling draws condemnation from Somalia’s union of journalists. MOGADISHU — A Somali judge on Tuesday jailed a woman who said she had been raped by soldiers and a journalist who interviewed her, finding them guilty of making up the … read more »
ANALYSIS By Graham Lister Association Football was born 150 years ago in England when the Football Association codified the laws of the game. The subsequent global spread of the sport’s phenomenal appeal owes much to its flamboyant interpretation by Brazil, … read more »
Posted in Ethiopia, Europe Soccer, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Soccer, Sports
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