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Champions Spain held at home by Finland

March 22, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

(AFP) GIJON, Spain — Teemu Pukki’s goal 12 minutes from time stunned reigning world and European champions Spain who were held to a 1-1 draw by Finland in their Group I qualifier on Friday. The hosts endured a frustrating first … read more »

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Uganda: Ethiopian Airways Joins Bukenya – Jussulla Kickboxing Fight

February 6, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

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 »

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Corruption, Transparency, and Somalia’s Future

December 22, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Terra Lawson-Remer Transparency International just released its 2012 country rankings of corruption in the public sector. The index is based on a variety of corruption-related data, including public opinion polls and assessments collected from experts living and working in … read more »

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DAVID ALABA Is Austria Footballer Of The Year

December 21, 2011 by IndepthAfrica

Recently nominated by TuttoSport as one of the best youngsters in football, the Austrian international with Nigeria heritage David Alaba has scooped a bigger prize. On Tuesday, the 19-year-old midfielder was named as the 2011 Austrian Footballer of the Year, … read more »

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