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Santos striker Neymar, who continues to be linked with the likes of Barcelona, Chelsea and Real Madrid, has refused to dismiss talk of a move to Camp Nou. Neymar is arguably the most sought after player in world football today, … read more »
By Jenny Vaughan — UNDER a canopy of trees in a park not far from Addis Ababa’s National Museum, home of many of Ethiopia’s historic national treasures, a contemporary art revolution is quietly afoot. It is here at Netsa Art … read more »
Posted in Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Pan African News
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Tagged Addis Ababa, Brazil, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Indepth Africa Magazine, Oscar Niemeyer, Paula Rego, Portugal, United States
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Yahya Jammeh, president of Gambia, attacked gay people and warned: do not ever visit the country or ‘you will regret why you are born’ Gambia’s president Yahya Jammeh, ranted against gay people in his speech addressing the country’s parliament. He … read more »
Posted in Gambia, News, West Africa
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Tagged Brazil, Gambia, Gay, Homosexuality, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Jammeh, LGBT, South Africa, Yahya Jammeh
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2013 AFCON entertainers Ethiopia’s 2014 World Cup prospects will be tested on Sunday when they host Botswana in Addis Ababa. Ethiopia resumes its quest to reach the Brazil finals next year with their reputation enhanced after playing some entertaining football … read more »
Posted in East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Europe Soccer, Soccer, Sports
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Tagged 2014 FIFA World Cup, Addis Ababa, Africa Nations Cup, Botswana, Brazil, Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, Gaborone, IndepthAfrica, indepthindepthafrica, latest ethiopian news, news ethiopia, South Africa
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OPENING REMARKS BY HIS EXCELLENCY PRESIDENT GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN, GCFR, AT THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE’S NIGERIA SUMMIT ON TUESDAY, 18TH MARCH, 2013. PROTOCOLS It gives me great pleasure, being here at this Summit with you all today, to deliberate on our vision … read more »
Posted in Article, Nigeria, West Africa
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Tagged Brazil, Dilma Rousseff, GoodluckJonathan, Independent National Electoral Commission, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, money laundering, Nigeria, nigerian newspapers, United States
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Brazil is to stage its second cultural festival on March 1 in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa , its embassy in the African country said on Wednesday. Encouraged by the success of last year’s event, the embassy would dedicate the … read more »
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Tagged Addis Ababa, Brazil, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Film festival, Government, Indepth Africa Magazine, Wednesday
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Abuja — Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff met with Nigeria’s leader Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja on Saturday for talks that were expected to focus on boosting trade, notably in the energy sector. Oil-rich Nigeria is Brazil’s main commercial partner in Africa, … read more »
Posted in Nigeria, West Africa
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Tagged Abuja, Brazil, Diezani Alison-Madueke, Dilma Rousseff, Goodluck Jonathan, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Nigeria, Nigerian, nigerian newspapers, United States
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Ahmed Musa has told MTNFootball.com Ethiopia posed a much tougher challenge for the Eagles than Cote d’Ivoire at the recent AFCON. The CSKA Moscow star also admitted he was not at his best in South Africa, but has promised a … read more »
Posted in 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Soccer, Sports
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Tagged Brazil, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Eagles, Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, FIFA Confederation Cup, IndepthAfrica, latest ethiopian news, news ethiopia, Nigeria, Nigerian, South Africa, super eagles
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The February edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking is dominated by the CAF Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa. By claiming their third title, Nigeria (30th, up 22) have not only ended a 19-year drought since they last won … read more »
Posted in Nigeria, Soccer, Sports, West Africa
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Tagged 2010 FIFA World Cup, Africa Nations Cup, Brazil, Burkina Faso, CONCACAF, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Nigeria, nigeria fifa ranking
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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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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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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 »
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press release On-going armed conflicts and insurgency make Syria and Somalia the world’s most dangerous places for journalists, according to the annual figures on journalist deaths compiled by the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA). Sixty-eight journalists and … read more »
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Tagged Brazil, IndepthAfrica, IndepthAfricaMagazine, Journalist, Lebanon, Mexico, Pakistan, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria
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Brazilian wife accused of planting toxic substance on her genitals before luring her husband to bed Getty A woman is being sued by her husband for allegedly trying to kill him by putting poison in her genitals and then asking … read more »
Ethiopia has sent a very stern warning to the Bafana Bafana of South Africa to forget the thought of featuring at the World Cup 2014 which will be hosted by Brazil. These were the words of the Ethiopian Captain; Gebreyes … read more »
Posted in Eritrea, Ethiopia, Nigeria, South Africa
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It is with regret to know that we started the race with the likes of Malaysia and South Korea, and just look at how they have progressed. They are making cars, electronics, good roads, good housing, and have put in … read more »
A disappointing Brazil beat South Africa 1-0 in a friendly on Friday but the lacklustre performance cast further doubts on Mano Menezes’s long-term prospects as Brazil coach. Menezes sent out an attacking team but they struggled to break down the … read more »
Posted in News, South Africa, Southern Africa
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Tagged 2010 FIFA World Cup, Brazil, FC Zenit Saint Petersburg, Hulk, IndepthAfrica, Mano Menezes, Neymar, Recife, Thiago Silva
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The roasted chickens had an unusual stuffing – $150,000 worth of cocaine, according to Nigerian police. A Nigerian mechanic who struggled in Brazil for more than six years had hoped the drugs would buy him a life of luxury in … read more »
Posted in Daily News Wrap, News, Nigeria, West Africa
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Tagged Baba Suwe, Brazil, IndepthAfrica, Lagos, Latin America, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Nigeria, Sao Paulo, United States
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It is quarter-final time at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup and the first pair of ties pits two favourites for the title, against sides who managed to bounce back from opening defeats. While Japan must get to grips with Asian … read more »
Posted in News, Nigeria, Soccer, Sports, West Africa
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Tagged Brazil, FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, IndepthAfrica, Japan, Korea, Korea Republic, Mexico, Nigeria, Tokyo
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Italy were denied a winning return to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after an eight-year absence as Brazil grabbed a dramatic injury-time equaliser through Amanda in Saitama. A hard-fought and physical encounter was punctuated by two very different, yet … read more »
Brazil star Kaka is reportedly being sought by Los Angeles Galaxy as a possible replacement for David Beckham. Brazil’s Estado de Sao Paulo reported the north American club had identified the Real Madrid midfielder as the ideal candidate to take … read more »
Oribe Peralta scored twice to upset favourites Brazil and send the Olympic football title back to Mexico for the first time ever. Peralta stunned the Wembley crowd inside the first 30 seconds as sloppy Brazilian defending allowed him in to … read more »
Posted in Soccer, Sports
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Tagged 2012 Summer Olympics, Academy Award, Brazil, manchester, Mexico, Neymar, Old Trafford, olympic men final, Olympic men's soccer, South Korea
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Egypt, who endured a torrid start to the Olympic men’s soccer competition when they trailed 3-0 to Brazil in their opener, completed a remarkable recovery by reaching the quarter-finals with a 3-1 win over Belarus on Wednesday, Gold medal favourites … read more »
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Barcelona vice-president Josep Maria Bartomeu has admitted the Spanish giants want to sign Santos sensation Neymar after the conclusion of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Neymar is part of Brazil’s Olympic squad vying for their first football gold medal, and … read more »
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Tagged 2012 Olympics Sports, afria travel, Africa news, Barca, Barcelona, Brazil, East Africa, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, india south africa, map africa, map of africa, news, news in africa, Neymar, North Africa, Olympic, Olympic Games, Santos, Santos FC, South Africa, travel to africa, West Africa
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Brazil cruised past Cameroon to open their Group E campaign with a victory in the women’s football competition. Jorge Barcellos’s team raced into a 2-0 lead through a Francielle free-kick and a header from Renata Costa. Marta scored a second-half … read more »
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Tagged afria travel, Africa news, Brazil, Cameroon, Cardiff, Cristiane, East Africa, Francielle, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, india south africa, map africa, map of africa, Marta, Millennium Stadium, news, news in africa, North Africa, Renata Costa, South Africa, travel to africa, West Africa
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Real Madrid have signed right-back Fabinho from Portuguese side Rio Ave on a season-long loan, according to a report. The 18-year-old defender impressed in Fluminense’s youth ranks earlier in the year after joining the Rio de Janeiro-based club from Paulinas … read more »
Posted in Soccer, Sports
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It was back to business for Chelsea’s stars on Sunday as the European champions began preparations for their tour of America with a training session in Seattle. The Blues, who kick-start their four-match tour with a friendly against Seattle Sounders … read more »
Posted in Soccer, Sports
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Tagged Africa football, Africa Nations Cup, Best Soccer Players, Brazil, bundesliga, champions league, Chelsea, Chelsea FC, Copa América, Europa League, football, games, Indepth Nigeria, IndepthAfrica, IndepthAfrica Magazine, IndepthSoccer, Italia Serie A, La Liga, London, MLS, Premier League, premiership, Roberto Di Matteo, Roman Abramovich, Soccer, sports, Stamford Bridge, World cup, world footballers
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Florent Malouda may have scuppered his proposed move from Chelsea to Santos due to his high wage demands though the Frenchman is still in talks with the Brazilian club. After a failing to consistently find a place in the Chelsea … read more »
Posted in Soccer, Sports
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Tagged Africa football, Africa Nations Cup, Best Soccer Players, Brazil, bundesliga, champions league, Chelsea, Copa América, Europa League, Florent Malouda, football, games, Indepth Nigeria, IndepthAfrica, IndepthAfrica Magazine, IndepthSoccer, Italia Serie A, La Liga, Lyon, MLS, Muricy Ramalho, premiership, Santos, Soccer, sports, Stamford Bridge, Vasco da Gama, World cup, world footballers
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Carlos Pereyra MELE In the last couple of days, some of my colleagues have been arguing about the coup in Paraguay Republic, and they stated as follows, M. Riorda said: “Political Science has today included a new and pitiful category: … read more »
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Tagged Alfredo Stroessner, Bolivia, Brazil, Fernando Lugo, IndepthAfrica, MERCOSUR, Paraguay, United States, Venezuela
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Hulk, Thiago Silva and Neymar have all been included in a star-studded Brazil squad for the Olympic Games in London. Porto forward Hulk and AC Milan centre-back Thiago Silva account for two of three berths reserved for ‘over-age’ players, with … read more »
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