Category Archives: Cape Verde

Africa is riskiest place to be born; 1 million babies die on day of birth globally: new report

By Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya — More than 1 million babies die the day they are born every year, and the 14 countries with the highest rates of first-day deaths are all in Africa, according to a new report released … read more »

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President Obama Meets with Leaders of Sierra Leone, Senegal, Malawi, and Cape Verde

Today President Obama welcomed President Ernest Bai Koroma of Sierra Leone, President Macky Sall of Senegal, President Joyce Banda of Malawi, and Prime Minister José Maria Pereira Neves of Cape Verde to the White House. The United States has strong … read more »

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The rise of Africa’s middle class

what does it hold? A lot of issues have been raised on the rise of the middle class in Africa and the change that these classes of people can actually cause towards the economic growth and transformation in Africa. Many … read more »

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President flees in CAR: Live Blog

Rebels seize Central African Republic capital, president flees [View the story "Rebels in Central African Republic ‘seize’ presidential palace" on Storify]

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2014 World Cup Qualifiers Round Up: Late drama in Nigeria, Eto’o double for Cameroon

(Reuters) – African kings Nigeria were rescued by a last-gasp equalizer on Saturday while other heavyweight contenders Cameroon, Ivory Coast and Tunisia won their games to remain on course for World Cup qualification. Samuel Eto’o scored twice to lead Cameroon … read more »

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Africa: 2014 World Cup qualifiers Live Blog

Welcome to our coverage of today’s football action. The focus for today is the World Cup qualifiers, especially South Africa’s match at 8:15pm CAT (SA, GMT+2). Updates Full Time: Nigeria 1-1 Kenya Congo 1 – 0 Gabon Cameroon 2 – … read more »

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Africa 2014 World Cup qualifiers Preview

Burkina Faso are in trouble having taken only one point from two Group E games, and that was later forfeited because they fielded ineligible defender Herve Zengue in a 0-0 home draw with Congo Brazzaville. Belgian coach Paul Put’s side … read more »

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Saturday’s African zone 2014 World Cup qualifiers Time Schedule (all times GMT)

Congo v Gabon (1430, Pointe Noire) Cameroon v Togo (1430, Yaounde) Nigeria v Kenya (1500, Calabar) Namibia v Malawi ( 1600, Windhoek) Senegal v Angola (1700, Conakry) Ivory Coast v The Gambia (1700, Abidjan) Burkina Faso v Niger (1800, Ouagadougou) … read more »

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Congo’s wanted crimes suspect Bosco Ntaganda handed himself over to US

Democratic Republic of Congo war crimes suspect Bosco Ntaganda is believed to have handed himself over to the US embassy in Kigali, Rwanda’s foreign minister has said. “We have learned today [Monday] that Bosco Ntaganda entered Rwanda and surrendered to … read more »

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A new pope has been elected: Who is HE?

THE Catholic Church has chosen a new pope. White smoke is billowing from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, meaning 115 cardinals in a papal conclave have elected a new leader for the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics. The new pope … read more »

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CAF releases seeds for 2015 AFCON qualifiers

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released seeding teams for the draw of the 2015 African nations Cup championship to be hosted by Morocco. The full draw will be released on March 10 in Rabat during a CAF’s general … read more »

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African Cup of Nations ‘dream team’

From a player stuck in the obscurity of the French second division to one from a collection of millionaires at Champions League winners Chelsea, Reuters’ selection of a ‘dream team’ for the African Nations Cup reflects the wide diversity of … read more »

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Burkina Faso’s Pitroipa named Most Valuable Player

Burkina Faso’s talisman Jonathan Pitroipa has been named best player of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. However, it was champions Nigeria who got the lion’s share tonight as Emmanuel Emenike won the Golden Boot after scoring four goals and … read more »

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NIGERIA WIN THE 2013 AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS

NIGERIA HAVE WON THE AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS!!! Nigeria returned to the top of African football on Sunday by beating Burkina Faso 1-0 in the Cup of Nations final for its first continental title in nearly two decades. Sunday Mba’s … read more »

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AFCON 2013 Final: NIGERIA HAVE WON THE AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS!!!

Latest: Nigeria 1-0 Burkina Faso Sunday Mba scores on 40 mins Final at FNB Stadium, Johannesburg NIGERIA HAVE WON THE AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS!!! 90 +4 Dagano steps up and rifles his free kick five yards over the bar! It … read more »

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AFCON 2013 Final: Nigeria v Burkina Faso Preview

The Stallions are set to make history while the Super Eagles are hoping to win the Nations Cup trophy for a third time The route to qualification for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations tournament was different for both sides. … read more »

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AFCON 2013 Results: Mali secure third place finish

Mali finished third in the Africa Cup of Nations for the second year running after beating Ghana in an entertaining third place play-off. Mahamadou Samassa put Mali ahead with a powerful header, before captain Seydou Keita doubled their lead, stabbing … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Mali v Ghana Live Updates

Africa Cup of Nations Venue: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth Date: Saturday 9 February Kick-off: 18:00 GMT  Ghana and Mali meet for the fourth time in the last two Africa Cup of Nations – having being drawn in the … read more »

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AFCON 2013 Finalist Preview: Burkina Faso – who are they?

Burkina Faso will make history on Sunday by appearing in the Africa Cup of Nations final for the first time. They face Nigeria who, while not favourites for the tournament at the start are now hotly tipped to win, even … read more »

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AFCON 2013 final will make history

S’Busiso Mseleku History will be made no matter who wins the 29th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Sunday. A number of talking points are also bound to occur in the final just as it has happened … read more »

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AFCON 2013 Finalist: The Super Eagles of Nigeria

(Reuters) – Factbox on Nigeria, who play in Sunday’s African Nations Cup final against Burkina Faso at Soccer City: Previous appearances in African Nations Cup finals: 16 Previous best performance: Winners in 1980 and 1994; Runners-up in 1984, 1988, 1990 … read more »

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AFCON 2013 Finalist: Team Burkina Faso

(Reuters) – Factbox on Burkina Faso, who play in Sunday’s African Nations Cup final against Nigeria at Soccer City: Previous appearances in African Nations Cup finals: 8 Previous best performance: Semi-finalist in 1998 FIFA world ranking Jan. 2013: 92 Coach: … read more »

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Afcon 2013 – The final scene, Who will win Afcon 2013?

By Segun Odegbami Who will win Afcon 2013? This was the same question I asked when I started my series on Afcon 2013. After three weeks of incredible football drama I know better than to predict. My crystal ball has … read more »

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Nigerian soccer players offered ‘free sex’ for winning Cup

Most champions receive a trophy – or a cash bonus. But at the African Cup of Nations, an international soccer tournament featuring the continent’s top 16 teams, at least one the nations has been offered something it’s much more difficult … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Ivory Coast v Nigeria Preview

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 »

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AFCON 2013 Result: Mali shoot out Bafana Bafana on Penalties

Mali reached the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations for the second year running after edging out hosts South Africa on penalties. Bafana Bafana missed three of their spot-kicks, with Lehlohonolo Majoro firing wide to give Mali victory. The … read more »

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AFCON 2013 Result: Ghana through to Semi-final

Ghana ended Cape Verde Islands’s fairytale run in the African Nations Cup with a 2-0 quarter-final victory on Saturday. Mubarak Wakaso struck twice in the second half, once from the penalty spot, as Ghana clinched a semi-final meeting with Burkina … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Ghana 2-0 Cape Verde Full Time

AFCON 2013: Ghana 2 v 0 Cape Verde Live And that’s game over here at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Mubarak’s second half double enough to see them into the semi final of the African Cup of Nations 90′ +6 … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Ghana favoured to go past Cape Verde

Underdogs Cape Verde take on Ghana in the first Africa Cup of Nations quarter final on Saturday 2 February,  from 2.30pm. Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has warned his side against complacency when they face Cape Verde in the African Nations … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Ghana v Cape Verde Preview

Ghana – Cape Verde Preview: Black Stars and Blue Sharks set to battle for semi-finals first slot Fireworks expected in this west Africa derby as both sides race to pick the first semi-final place in the 2013 Afcon. Ghana face … read more »

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