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FIFA gives three slots to Africa for 2015 Women’s World Cup

ACCRA: World football’s governing body, FIFA,has given three spots for African teams at the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup inCanada, following the decision to increase the number of participants at the finals to 24, eight more than previously.   FIFA … read more »

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Where is the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria?

By Ogbuefi Ndigbo Nigerians are agaon asking: Where is the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria? There was anger two months ago when it emerged that the 2013 budget for Federal Capital Territory (FCT), contained a whopping N4 … read more »

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Ethiopia: The Nation is Trying to Restore Its Lost Heritage

Government of Ethiopia (Addis Ababa) Ethiopia is battling to bring back more than three thousand artifacts scattered around the globe, a substantial part of its historic heritage. According to Wolde Darsema from the Heritage Authority thousands of historic items, ranging … read more »

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Ethiopia: Germany President Joachim arrives Addis Ababa four day official visit

Germany President Joachim Gauck arrives in Addis Ababa for a four day official visit to Ethiopia in the afternoon of 17 March 2013. Mekonnen Manyazewal, Minister of Industry and other Ethiopian officials have welcomed the President at Bole International Airport. … read more »

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Benin plan of action

Will this miserable project be the last word on the looted Benin artefacts? Kwame Opoku ‘There was a dim grandeur about it all, and also these seemed to a fate. Here was this head center of iniqiuty, spared by us … read more »

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What is expected from South Sudan Constitutional Review Commission: Part I?

By Luka Biong Deng The people of South Sudan will soon be debating the aspects of Permanent Constitution that will certainly lay a foundation for the new country. There is no doubt that the Transitional Constitution has laid process and … read more »

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Evidence of Europe’s Positive Attitude on Sudan

At the beginning of 2013, some transformations in the European attitude occurred, resulting in positive symbols which appeared in the economic conference of Sudan and South Sudan under the auspices of Germany last month and the Sudan Invitation to participate … read more »

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Ethiopians in Germany buy 1.8 mln. Birr worth Bond to contruct Renaissance Dam

Ethiopians living in Berlin, Germany bought 1.8 million Birr worht bond for the construction of the Grand Renaissance Dam, the ministry of foreign affairs said. At an event organized for public gathering and bond sale program in the premises of … read more »

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Nigeria’s first lady Patience Jonathan returns

The First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan has returned to Nigeria after about two months abroad where she went for medical check-up in Germany.   She was at the Horst Schmidt Klinik in Germany for an undisclosed ailment, which kept her … read more »

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An African Ode to the Glorious European Union on its Ascension to NOBELity

By Bright Simons Your Excellencies, the European Union, We salute you! We bring, from the awed continent of Africa, presents. Gold, myrrh, and frankincense, we pray thee, accept. Since your rise to the Peace NOBELity, your glory in our eyes … read more »

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Former Chelsea & Bayern star Ballack announces retirement

Former German international Michael Ballack has announced his retirement from football with immediate effect. The 36 year old was released by Bayer Leverkusan at the end of last season and has failed to find a club. Ballack has had a … read more »

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Nigeria: Presidency Keeps Mum On First Lady’s Ailment

The presidency yesterday declined further comment on reports that the First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan was undergoing medical treatment abroad, following food poisoning even as on-line media reports said the ailment struck eleven days ago in Dubai where she had … read more »

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FIFA Women U20: Nigeria edge into semis past brave Mexico

Nigeria have won their way into a second successive FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup semi-final with a hard-fought 1-0 extra-time victory over a resilient Mexico in Tokyo. Nigeria, beaten finalists in Germany two years ago, were dominant throughout the first … read more »

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Ghana: Food For Thought For Our Ruling Elites?

By Kofi Thompson Today, dear reader, I am sharing an article posted on the online version of the UK newspaper, The Telegraph – at 7:26PM BST, on 27 August, 2012 – by John Longworth, who is Director General of the … read more »

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A chance to build a new Ethiopia

by Yilma Bekele The Ethiopian TPLF Prime Minister Meles Zenawi died three weeks ago. He died at St-Luke University Hospital inMeles Zenawi has not been seen for over three weeks or so Brussels, Belgium. His Party kept him in the … read more »

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Who will be crowned 2012 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup champions?

Unlike its senior counterpart, the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup is held every two years, which gives fans a regular opportunity to discover the rising stars of the game. Since the inaugural edition of the competition in 2002, only three … read more »

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EU Mistakes and Lessons for Future Eurasian Union

Yuri GAVRILECHKO The globalization actually encompasses all aspects of private and social life. It also has a dramatic and miserable side of the coin: the differentiation of society, the breakup of traditional interpersonal ties (the decline of family values is … read more »

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Ghana’s Black Princesses ready for anything

Top-flight success is a taste not easily forgotten, something the young ladies of Ghana’s U-20 women’s national team can testify to. Two years ago in Germany, the Black Princesses surpassed all expectations by making their debut appearance at the finals … read more »

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Head found in Montreal park belonged to Jun Lin

A human head that was found in a Montreal Park on Sunday belonged to Jun Lin. Lin was allegedly murdered by self-proclaimed porn star Luka Magnotta, who was arrested in Germany.

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Balotelli now worth £200m

AC and Inter Milan have been warned that Mario Balotelli is worth £200million following his star showing at Euro 2012. Balotelli, 21, a self-confessed Milan fan, is a target for the Italian giants but will set any prospective suitor back … read more »

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Balotelli sinks Germany as Italy book spot in Euro 2012 Final

Short of climbing in a fountain or disappearing off on the back of a Vespa, Mario Balotelli could not have conjured up La Dolce Vita more for Italy on Thursday night. Balotelli lit up the National Stadium with two magical … read more »

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Ronaldo can cause a Real problem for Spain

It’s a great line-up for the semi-finals and this to me is what makes the European Championship the best international tournament, above the World Cup. You have four top-quality sides and games that could go either way. But I went … read more »

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Shoppers strip down for $276 free groceries – Video

About 250 shoppers bared it all at a German supermarket last week after the new store offered to give its first hundred patrons up to $276 of free groceries if they showed up in the nude. A YouTube video of … read more »

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Luka Magnotta on his way back to Canada

Luka Rocco Magnotta, charged with first-degree murder in the killing and dismemberment of Montreal student Jun Lin, is on a military plane heading to an unspecified Quebec airport. Justice Minister Rob Nicholson said Montreal police officers accompanied Magnotta back from … read more »

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Netherlands will need a miracle to qualify

The Hague – The Netherlands need a miracle to qualify for the Euro 2012 quarter-finals, the country’s press said on Thursday, a day after the Oranje were beaten 2-1 by Germany. “We need a miracle,” De Telegraaf said, although it … read more »

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Rising Extremism in Germany a Side-Effect of the Trans-Atlantic Course

Dmitriy SEDOV Last Saturday, over a thousand of neo-Nazi took to the streets to protest against the policies of tolerance and multiculturalism. Neo-Nazi youths hate blacks and other people of color, despise gays, and dream of the purity of the … read more »

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Euro 2012 Preview: Team Germany

Team: Germany Nickname: Mannschaft Rankings: FIFA (2), Elo (4), SPI (2) Odds: 3-1 Euro History: Champions (1972, 1980, 1996), Finals (1976, 1992, 2008), Semifinals (1988), Qualified (1984, 2000, 2004) Last Five Tournaments: SF – F – SF – GS – … read more »

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Luka Rocco Magnotta’s extradition from Germany could take years

OTTAWA—It could take up to two years for murder suspect Luka Rocco Magnotta to be extradited from Germany to stand trial here. More, if he decides to fight every step of the way. For those who’d like nothing more than … read more »

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International friendly: Switzerland v Germany Preview

Germany begin their quest for a first international title since 1996 when they travel for an international friendly with Switzerland on Saturday. Joachim Loew’s young players were very impressive at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa before being knocked … read more »

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Africa’s boom sparks German interest

As Africa continues its strong economic growth, a growing number of German companies are looking at investing in the continent amid growing international competition for Africa’s resources and markets. German firms are increasingly doing business in Africa. The German-African Business … read more »

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