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AFCON 2013 Result: Zambia 1 – 1 Nigeria

January 25, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

AFCON 2013 Result: Zambia 1 – 1 Nigeria Champions Zambia saved themselves from defeat and possible elimination from the African Nations Cup when goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene scored an 85th minute penalty to give them a 1-1 draw with Nigeria at … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Zambia vs Nigeria Preview

January 25, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Nigeria-Zambia Preview: Bruised egos of Eagles and Chipolopolo clash to soothe nerves. Two bruised egos in the form of Nigeria’s Super Eagles and the defending champions Zambia will clash on Friday at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit, and the likelihood … read more »

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Ethiopia sentences 10 for al-Qaeda links

January 15, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Addis Ababa – An Ethiopian court handed down heavy jail terms to 10 people convicted of having links to al-Qaeda, a judge said on Tuesday. The sentences ranged from three years to 20 years, and several of the convicted also … read more »

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Ethiopia: The Rough Neighborhood Gets Worse

January 15, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

The government and the International Monetary Fund are at odds over projected GDP growth figures. The IMF says Ethiopia’s economy will grow by 6.5 percent in 2013. The government estimate is around ten percent.  The argument is important because the … read more »

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“Independent Eritrea” A crumbling nation and a tragedy Part.2

January 15, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Ghirmay Yeibio, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The Beginning The bible is not only a spiritual book but also a book of wisdom.   I would like to begin Part 2 of my article “Independent Eritrea” -  A crumbling nation and a tragedy, … read more »

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Ethiopian maids in jail over phone theft

January 15, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Two maids who stole their employer’s mobile phone and made over Dh2,000 worth of calls from it, while she was ill in hospital, have been referred by the Dubai Public Prosecution to the criminal court on the charges of theft … read more »

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