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Mpox response paying off in Africa
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Mpox response paying off in Africa

China Daily  

By Edith Mutethya in Nairobi, Kenya | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-12-04 16:04 A Nigerian health official prepares to administer a Mpox vaccination to a woman, at Federal Medical Center in Abuja, Nigeria November 18, 2024. While Mpox remains a global threat, the World Health Organization said there are positive signs the response is paying off in Africa, the most affected …

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Mpox response paying off in Africa
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Mpox response paying off in Africa

China Daily  

By Edith Mutethya in Nairobi, Kenya | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-12-04 16:04 A Nigerian health official prepares to administer a Mpox vaccination to a woman, at Federal Medical Center in Abuja, Nigeria November 18, 2024. While Mpox remains a global threat, the World Health Organization said there are positive signs the response is paying off in Africa, the most affected …

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Talks put solidarity in spotlight
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Talks put solidarity in spotlight

China Daily  

A Chinese knot installation with the logo of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation is seen near the China National Convention Center in Beijing on Monday. WANG ZHUANGFEI/CHINA DAILY Editor's note: President Xi Jinping started holding bilateral meetings on Monday with foreign leaders who will attend the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, which is …

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DR Congo crisis: Army says it averted ’attempted coup’, 3 killed in violence
7 months ago

DR Congo crisis: Army says it averted ’attempted coup’, 3 killed in violence

Live Mint  

Amid the security forces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo claimed to thwart an attempted coup, reports arrived that three people – two police officers and one of the attackers – were killed in the shootout that started early morning of Sunday, reported According to a report by Aljazeera, DR Congo Army spokesman Brigadier General Sylvain Ekenge said they …

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Three reported killed as DR Congo military averts ‘attempted coup’
7 months ago

Three reported killed as DR Congo military averts ‘attempted coup’

Al Jazeera  

Military says coup was ‘nipped in the bud’ by the forces and the perpetrators were arrested, including foreigners. Three people have been reported killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital following a shootout between armed men in military uniform and guards of a top politician, an incident the army described as an attempted coup. The armed men attacked the …

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AFCON 2024: South Africa takes third place by defeating DR Congo
10 months, 1 week ago

AFCON 2024: South Africa takes third place by defeating DR Congo

The Hindu  

South Africa took third place at the Africa Cup of Nations finals in the Ivory Coast when it edged past the Democratic Republic of Congo 6-5 on penalties after a goalless draw at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium on Saturday. South Africa midfielder Teboho Mokoena hit the outside of the post with the first kick after which the next eight efforts …

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South Africa beat DR Congo in shootout to finish third at AFCON
10 months, 1 week ago

South Africa beat DR Congo in shootout to finish third at AFCON

Hindustan Times  

Captain and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams was the hero again as South Africa beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 6-5 on penalties in the Africa Cup of Nations third place play-off on Saturday. Williams saved four shootout kicks last weekend to help South Africa get past Cape Verde after a goalless quarter-final. DR Congo will regret many misses chances during regular …

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Preview: Ivory Coast vs DR Congo – CAF AFCON 2023 semifinal
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Preview: Ivory Coast vs DR Congo – CAF AFCON 2023 semifinal

Al Jazeera  

Ivory Coast declare ‘we are no longer afraid’ as they prepare to face DR Congo for a place in the 2023 AFCON final. Who: Ivory Coast vs DR Congo What: CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2023 semifinal When: Wednesday, February 6, 2024, 20:00 GMT Where: Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan, Ivory Coast Hosts Ivory Coast are fancied to continue their remarkable …

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Africa Cup of Nations: Hosts Ivory Coast seal last gasp win, South Africa join in semi-finals
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Africa Cup of Nations: Hosts Ivory Coast seal last gasp win, South Africa join in semi-finals

Firstpost  

Oumar Diakite was the hero as hosts Ivory Coast staged another remarkable salvage operation on Saturday to reach the Africa cup of Nations semi-finals, and South Africa later joined them. The last time Ivory Coast reached the semi-finals was in 2015 in Equatorial Guinea, and they defeated DR Congo 3-1 before going on to win the tournament a second time. …

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Last-gasp AFCON triumph for I. Coast, S. Africa also reach semis
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Last-gasp AFCON triumph for I. Coast, S. Africa also reach semis

Hindustan Times  

Oumar Diakite was the hero as hosts Ivory Coast staged another remarkable salvage operation on Saturday to reach the Africa cup of Nations semi=finals, and South Africa later joined them. The last time Ivory Coast reached the semi-finals was in 2015 in Equatorial Guinea, and they defeated DR Congo 3-1 before going on to win the tournament a second time. …

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AFCON 2023: Ademola Lookman fires Nigeria into semis, Democratic Republic of Congo beat Guinea
10 months, 2 weeks ago

AFCON 2023: Ademola Lookman fires Nigeria into semis, Democratic Republic of Congo beat Guinea

Firstpost  

A solitary Ademola Lookman goal was enough for Nigeria to beat Angola on Friday and qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals, while the Democratic Republic of Congo joined them by coming from behind to defeat Guinea. Atalanta forward Lookman, the former England Under-21 international, had scored both goals in Nigeria’s defeat of Cameroon in the last 16 and …

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All UN peacekeepers to leave DR Congo by end of 2024
11 months, 1 week ago

All UN peacekeepers to leave DR Congo by end of 2024

Al Jazeera  

In first phase of the withdrawal, about 2,000 UN troops will leave the restive eastern areas by the end of April. Numerous armed groups, including the ​​Allied Democratic Forces and M23, are active in restive eastern areas such as North Kivu, South Kivu and Ituri provinces, where civilians face violence and displacement. In the first phase, about 2,000 UN troops …

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AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS GUIDE: Sadio Mane and defending champions Senegal are in the 'Group of Death,' Mo Salah is desperate to fill glaring hole in his CV with Egypt and Victor Osimhen leads Nigeria's
11 months, 1 week ago

AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS GUIDE: Sadio Mane and defending champions Senegal are in the 'Group of Death,' Mo Salah is desperate to fill glaring hole in his CV with Egypt and Victor Osimhen leads Nigeria's

Daily Mail  

The Africa Cup of Nations is edging ever closer with hosts Ivory Coast kicking off the tournament on Saturday against Guinea Bissau. PLAYER TO WATCH - Victor Osimhen Schedule Ivory Coast vs Guinea Bissau Nigeria vs Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea vs Guinea-Bissau Ivory Coast vs Nigeria Equatorial Guinea vs Ivory Coast Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria African Player of the Year Victor …

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When is the Africa Cup of Nations and how can you watch it? Everything you need to know as Senegal look to retain their title - with several Premier League stars, including Mohamed Salah and Andre Ona
11 months, 2 weeks ago

When is the Africa Cup of Nations and how can you watch it? Everything you need to know as Senegal look to retain their title - with several Premier League stars, including Mohamed Salah and Andre Ona

Daily Mail  

The Africa Cup of Nations is around the corner, with Ivory Coast hosting the highly-anticipated tournament for only the second time. The full list stadiums that have been selected to host AFCON matches is as follows: Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium, Abidjan Charles Konan Banny Stadium, Yamoussoukro Stade de la Paix, Bouake Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium, Korhogo Laurent …

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Tshisekedi re-elected DR Congo president as opposition calls vote a ‘farce’
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Tshisekedi re-elected DR Congo president as opposition calls vote a ‘farce’

Al Jazeera  

Felix Tshisekedi wins a landslide victory to secure a second term in election the opposition has labelled a ‘farce’. The Democratic Republic of Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi won re-election with more than 70 percent of the vote, the country’s election commission has announced. The preliminary results of the December 20 election were announced in the capital, Kinshasa, on Sunday amid …

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UN Security Council agrees to early withdrawal of DR Congo peacekeepers
1 year ago

UN Security Council agrees to early withdrawal of DR Congo peacekeepers

Al Jazeera  

Congolese authorities have long accused UN forces of failing to protect civilians from armed groups in the eastern DRC. The 15-member body voted on Tuesday to draw down peacekeeping forces in the Central African nation about a year earlier than originally scheduled despite continued concerns over violence. Numerous armed groups, including the ​​Allied Democratic Forces and M23, are active in …

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AFCON: Nigeria, South Africa could face Morocco in possible group of death
1 year, 2 months ago

AFCON: Nigeria, South Africa could face Morocco in possible group of death

The Hindu  

Nigeria, South Africa and Morocco could be placed in the same group when the Africa Cup of Nations draw is made in the Ivory Coast on Thursday. The six top seeds include Morocco, who created history at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar by becoming the first semi-finalists from Africa. Add surprise 2021 Cup of Nations quarter-finalists Gambia from the …

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Man United's stars will clock up almost 100,000 miles travel during this international break... but Nottingham Forest's players must go even FURTHER! How far each Premier League team will travel in th
1 year, 3 months ago

Man United's stars will clock up almost 100,000 miles travel during this international break... but Nottingham Forest's players must go even FURTHER! How far each Premier League team will travel in th

Daily Mail  

The first international break of the new season is here but Premier League players won't be afforded much time for rest and relaxation as they represent their respective nations. Cristian Romero - Ecuador, Bolivia - TOTAL MILES: 14,492 Richarlison - Bolivia, Peru - TOTAL MILES: 12,974 Ivan Perisic - Latvia, Armenia - TOTAL MILES: 4,837 Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg - San Marino, …

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Death Toll from East DR Congo Floods More Than Doubles to Over 400
1 year, 7 months ago

Death Toll from East DR Congo Floods More Than Doubles to Over 400

News 18  

The death toll from floods that devastated two villages in east Democratic Republic of Congo last week has more than doubled to 401, the provincial governor said on Monday, making it one of the deadliest natural disasters in the country’s recent history. ”It is the worst flood we have ever had,” civil society representative Christian Zihindula Bazibuhe said, adding that …

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DR Congo expels Rwandan ambassador as M23 rebels seize towns
2 years, 1 month ago

DR Congo expels Rwandan ambassador as M23 rebels seize towns

Al Jazeera  

Kinshasa orders Ambassador Vincent Karega to leave the country within 48 hours after accusing Kigali of supporting M23 rebels. The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s government has ordered Rwandan Ambassador Vincent Karega to leave the country within 48 hours after accusing Kigali of supporting M23 rebels, who have seized two towns in the DRC’s east, raising tensions between the two …

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M23 rebels announce withdrawal from eastern DR Congo villages
2 years, 8 months ago

M23 rebels announce withdrawal from eastern DR Congo villages

Al Jazeera  

Rebels from the M23 group have announced their retreat from villages captured in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo last week following clashes with government troops in the Rutshuru region. Fighting between the rebels and soldiers flared up Wednesday after several days of calm, and rebels from the March 23 Movement took control of around a dozen villages in Rutshuru …

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DR Congo, Ghana advance in African World Cup qualifiers
3 years, 1 month ago

DR Congo, Ghana advance in African World Cup qualifiers

The Hindu  

The Democratic Republic of Congo and Ghana both won their respective World Cup qualifying groups on Sunday, advancing to the March playoffs that will determine Africa's representatives at Qatar 2022. DR Congo beat Benin 2-0 in Kinshasa to finish one point ahead of their visitors in Group J, while Ghana's 1-0 home win over South Africa at Cape Coast also …

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Ebola can spread via fruit bats or from human to human contact: Everything you need to know about the virus
3 years, 3 months ago

Ebola can spread via fruit bats or from human to human contact: Everything you need to know about the virus

Firstpost  

A vaccine developed by the US group Merck Sharp and Dohme was found to be very effective in a major study carried out in Guinea in 2015. Ebola, which could reappear years later in survivors according to a study published by the journal Nature on Wednesday, has killed more than 15,000 people since 1976. According to the study published Wednesday, …

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