- Nigeria: The Achebe I knew
- Address by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Dr. Dlamini Zuma
- Eritrea: The Hard Reality Mr Yemane Gebreab cannot cover-up
- Kenya, South Sudan and Uganda
- Obama - coming to Africa
- Nigeria: Mujaheed Adebolaja, Nigerian Suspect in London Terrorist Attack
- Eritrea still collecting money in Canada for military regime: Documents
- Is the African Union equipped to serve Africa's people for another 50 years?
- Africa at 50: Redefining African Solidarity
- Which Way Ethiopia: Revolution, Civil War, or National Reconciliation?
- Eritrea: little to smile about, 20 years from freedom
- Africa: The Birth of the OAU
- Woman Seeks Asylum: King of Swaziland want to make me his 14th virgin bride
- Ethiopia: Off Political Taboos and Woos
- Chinua Achebe as Metaphor
- Israel and the Arab Gulf States: An Undeclared Alliance
- The United Nations’ Hezbollah Protection Force
- Sustain Gains. Invest in Malaria. Save Three Million Children's Lives in the Next 1000 Days
- World Malaria Day: highlighting awareness of a preventable disease that still kills thousands
- Excusing Jihad In Boston
- Lessons from Boston and Chechnya
- Analysis: How do you solve a problem like Apartheid?
- Somalia: Frail Leadership, Federalism Frenzy, and the Fragile Peace
- Factors of Change and Transformation in Ethiopia
- How the West is seeking to usurp Africa’s struggle for freedom and democracy
- Ethiopia: A Critical Appraisal of the Diaspora Organized Groups Opposed to the Regime in Ethiopia
Category Archives: Rugby
Italy shock Six Nations favourites France in Rome
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
Posted in Rugby, Sports
Tagged Andrea Masi, France, Frédéric Michalak, Italy, Louis Picamoles, Luciano Orquera, Martin Castrogiovanni, Sergio Parisse, six nations
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2013 Six Nations: Wales v Ireland Live!
Wales will take on Ireland at the Millennium Stadium this afternoon in the opening game of RBS Six Nations 2013. Wales won the Grand Slam last year and began with a win over Ireland in Dublin, but have struggled since … read more
Rugby: England beats Kenya to win Wellington Sevens
(AP) -Sam Edgerley scored a try in extra time to give England a 24-19 win over Kenya on Saturday in the final of the Wellington Sevens, the fourth round of the International Rugby Board’s World Series. England turned around a … read more
Posted in Kenya, Rugby, Sports
Tagged Dan Norton, England, Fiji, IndepthAfrica, Kenya, New Zealand, Saturday, United States, Wellington Sevens
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RBS Six Nations: England v Scotland Preview
RBS SIX NATIONS: England v Scotland Date: Saturday 2 February Venue: Twickenham Gloucester centre Billy Twelvetrees is in line to make his England debut in Saturday’s Six Nations match against Scotland at Twickenham. The 24-year-old has been named in the … read more
Posted in Rugby, Sports
Tagged Billy Twelvetrees, Courtney Lawes, England, England Football Team, England v Scotland Preview, Gloucester Rugby, IndepthAfrica, Irish Rugby Team, Leicester Tigers, Live Rugby Streaming, London Wasps, Manu Tuilagi, Northampton Saints, RBS Six Nations live, RBS Six Nations live streaming, RBS Six Nations: England v Scotland live, RBS Six Nations: England v Scotland Preview, rugby, rugby six nations, Rugby World Cup, six nations 2013, six nations fixtures
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2013 Six Nations: Team Ireland
FORM SINCE 2012 SIX NATIONS v New Zealand (Auckland) – Lost 42-10 v New Zealand (Christchurch) – Lost 22-19 v New Zealand (Hamilton) – Lost 60-0 v South Africa (Dublin) – Lost 16-12 v Fiji (Limerick) – Won 53-0 v … read more
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Tagged 2013 six nations, 2013 Six Nations: Team IRELAND, Argentina, Brian O'Driscoll, Cardiff, Christchurch, Dublin, England, england six nations, New Zealand, rugby, rugby six nations, six nations 2013, six nations fixtures, six nations live, six nations score, six nations tickets, South Africa
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2013 Six Nations: Team England
FORM SINCE 2012 SIX NATIONS v South Africa (Durban) – Lost 22-17 v South Africa (Johannesburg) – Lost 36-27 v South Africa (Port Elizabeth) – Drew 14-14 v Fiji (Twickenham) – Won 54-12 v Australia (Twickenham) – Lost 20-14 v … read more
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Tagged 2013 six nations, 2013 Six Nations: Team England, Dublin, England, england six nations, Media Wales, New Zealand, Port Elizabeth, rugby, rugby six nations, six nations 2013, six nations fixtures, six nations live, six nations score, six nations tickets, South Africa, Twickenham, Western Mail
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2013 Six Nations: Team Wales
FORM SINCE 2012 SIX NATIONS v Barbarians (Cardiff) – Won 30-21 v Australia (Brisbane) – Lost 27-19 v Australia (Melbourne) – Lost 25-23 v Australia (Sydney) – Lost 20-19 v Argentina (Cardiff) – Lost 26-12 v Samoa (Cardiff) – Lost … read more
Posted in Rugby
Tagged 2013 six nations, 2013 Six Nations: Team Wales, Cardiff, england six nations, Gerald Davies, Media Wales, New Zealand, Phil Bennett, rugby, rugby six nations, six nations 2013, six nations fixtures, six nations live, six nations score, six nations tickets, Sydney, Wales, Welsh
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Rugby: South Africa v England Preview
Captain Chris Robshaw believes England can create their own piece of rugby history in Saturday’s second Test. England must win to stay alive in the three-match series but South Africa have lost just once in the last 10 years in … read more
Posted in Rugby, Sports
Tagged Africa news, African news, Chris Robshaw, England, IndepthAfrica, Manu Tuilagi, Owen Farrell, Phil Dowson, South Africa, Test cricket, Thomas Waldrom
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Asian 5 Nations 2012: UAE face Kazakhstan in crunch A5N rugby tie
UAE Rugby face a battle for survival in the HSBC Asian 5 Nations (A5N) Top 5 competition when they take on Kazakhstan at The Sevens on Friday. Kick-off is scheduled for 4pm in what is billed as a relegation battle … read more
Posted in Rugby, Sports
Tagged Asia, Asian 5 Nations 2012, Asian Five Nations, Hong Kong Football Club, Hongkong, HSBC, Japan, Korea, South Korea
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‘I felt like a fraud’: Fla finds some relief in retirement
JERRY FLANNERY IS a straight talking man. You would only need to text him to find that out. He’s not one to constantly spend the day with his neck arched downward and his thumb working overtime. So it’s not aloofness, … read more
Posted in Rugby, Sports
Tagged Africa news, African news, Compartment Syndrome, Flannery, Grand Slam, Guinness, Heineken Cup, IndepthAfrica, Jerry Flannery, jesus, New Zealand
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WALES ARE SIX NATIONS 2012 CHAMPIONS!
It was hard work but Wales – showing the fitness, commitment and common sense demonstrated all season – duly delivered their third Grand Slam in eight seasons amidst delirious scenes at the Millennium Stadium. The French “turned up” and made … read more
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Tagged england france, England Ireland, England v Ireland, France, Grand Slam, Italy, Leigh Halfpenny, rbs six nations, Rhys Priestland, rugby, rugby six nations, Ryan Jones, six nations bbc, Six Nations Championship, six nations fixtures, six nations results, six nations scores, six nations table, Wales
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2012 Six Nations Scores Live: England v Ireland
Here’s the final standings for the 2012 Six Nations: Wales 10 (C) England 8 Ireland 5 France 5 Italy 2 Scotland 0 Andy Farrell insists Ireland’s daunting record against England will hold “no fear” for his young side. Ireland have … read more
6 Nation Analysis: How England view Ireland
By Tadhg Peavoy Ireland versus England in the RBS 6 Nations represents one of the highlights of the annual Irish sporting calendar. Watch England v Ireland (ko 5.00pm) live on RTÉ Two and RTÉ.ie (Ireland only). Coverage starts at 12.00 … read more
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