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US struggles with shaky relations and troop cuts in African nations as military leaders meet
6 months ago

US struggles with shaky relations and troop cuts in African nations as military leaders meet

Associated Press  

GABORONE, Botswana — The forced U.S. troop withdrawals from bases in Niger and Chad and the potential to shift some troops to other nations in West Africa will be key issues as the top U.S. military officer meets with his counterparts this week at a chiefs of defense conference. “Part of this is looking at how we continue to build …

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Why African nations are turning to Russia
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Why African nations are turning to Russia

The Independent  

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Global majority remakes mankind's future
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Global majority remakes mankind's future

China Daily  

MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY Under the leadership of a strong Global South, we will see the emergence of a multipolar world where all nations are equal and there are no wars The Global South should now be called the "global majority" to do justice to its socio-economic, geopolitical and civilizational impact on the shape of things to come in this world. …

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Beyond football: Nigeria, South Africa rivalry rekindled at AFCON 2023
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Beyond football: Nigeria, South Africa rivalry rekindled at AFCON 2023

Al Jazeera  

The semifinal between the two continental giants presents a chance to extend bragging rights on and off the pitch. South African broadcaster Robert Marawa told Al Jazeera: “The SA vs Nigeria love-hate affair crosses many issues from being the number one economic hub in Africa to Nigeria claiming that South Africa would never have won AFCON in ’96 if they …

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Gaza War: South Africa urges all nations to stop funding Israel’s military
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Gaza War: South Africa urges all nations to stop funding Israel’s military

Firstpost  

In a case brought by South Africa, the International Court of Justice last week issued an order compelling Israel to do all within its power to stop its troops from committing genocide and to take action to improve the humanitarian plight of Palestinians in Gaza South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor stated on Wednesday that all nations have a duty …

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Africa Cup of Nations: Congo knocks out Egypt on penalties, to play Guinea in quarter-finals
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Africa Cup of Nations: Congo knocks out Egypt on penalties, to play Guinea in quarter-finals

Firstpost  

Congo knocked seven-time champion Egypt out of the Africa Cup of Nations with an 8-7 win on penalties after the teams finished 1-1 after extra time on Sunday in the round-of-16 match. In the shootout, Mohamed struck Egypt’s second penalty to the right of the goal, but Congo’s Arthur Masuaku reciprocated by sending his effort over and no other players …

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Why South Africa is Sympathetic to Palestine & the Reason Behind African Nations Divided on Support
1 year, 2 months ago

Why South Africa is Sympathetic to Palestine & the Reason Behind African Nations Divided on Support

News 18  

In the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas, Western nations have rallied behind Israel with countries including the US, UK and Germany offering military support in the fighting in Gaza. South African anti-apartheid activist and former President Nelson Mandela famously draw parallels between the struggle of Black South Africans against white rule and of Palestinians against Israel’s occupation. Since the …

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IMF, World Bank hold first meetings in Africa in 50 years
1 year, 2 months ago

IMF, World Bank hold first meetings in Africa in 50 years

The Hindu  

The IMF and World Bank began talks in Morocco Monday in their first annual meetings on African soil in 50 years, under pressure to reform to better aid poor nations blighted by debt and climate change. The International Monetary Fund and World Bank traditionally hold their annual gathering of finance ministers and central bank governors outside their Washington headquarters every …

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Stampede during Benin-Senegal football match kills two
1 year, 6 months ago

Stampede during Benin-Senegal football match kills two

Al Jazeera  

The incident happened during a weekend qualifier game between Benin and Senegal for the Africa Cup of Nations in January 2024. At least two people have been killed and many others injured in a stampede during a qualifier game for the January 2024 Africa Cup of Nations in Cotonou, Benin. The tragedy happened on Saturday as Benin’s Cheetahs and Senegal’s …

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African nations courted by Russia, Ukraine for support
1 year, 6 months ago

African nations courted by Russia, Ukraine for support

China Daily  

Kenya's National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula greets Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov before their talks in Nairobi on Monday. RUSSIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY PRESS SERVICE/AP Days after Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba left Africa last week, his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov made a surprise visit to Kenya on Monday for a series of meetings with local leaders. Lavrov who was on …

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Africa facing climate impact 'nightmare': Kenyan President
2 years, 1 month ago

Africa facing climate impact 'nightmare': Kenyan President

The Hindu  

The crushing impacts of climate change are already a "living nightmare" for people across Africa, Kenyan President William Ruto told world leaders at U.N. talks on Monday. "Africa contributes less than three percent of the pollution responsible for climate change, but it's most severely impacted by the ensuing crisis," Mr. Ruto said. "Loss and damage are not an abstract topic …

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Navigating India-Africa relations in a post-pandemic world
2 years, 4 months ago

Navigating India-Africa relations in a post-pandemic world

Hindustan Times  

India has traditionally prioritised Africa in its foreign policy. To summarise, the key pillars of India's development partnership with Africa have been capacity-building initiatives, lines of credit, grant support, small development projects, technical consultation, disaster relief and humanitarian help, and military cooperation. India's maritime cooperation with African nations, particularly those in the East & Southern African region, is also growing. …

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Piyush Goyal calls for deepening trade ties with Africa; exploring solar energy, startup ecosystem
2 years, 5 months ago

Piyush Goyal calls for deepening trade ties with Africa; exploring solar energy, startup ecosystem

The Hindu  

Solar energy, infrastructure, military cooperation and startup ecosystem are four critical areas where India can be a valuable partner to African nations, Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said on July 19. "I also believe our military exchanges in the Indian ocean, defence trade, manufacturing in the defence sector can also lead to greater engagement between Africa and India," …

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Insecurity a top issue as African leaders meet in Ethiopia
2 years, 10 months ago

Insecurity a top issue as African leaders meet in Ethiopia

The Hindu  

African leaders are meeting on February 5 at a summit that is expected to discuss the continent’s most pressing challenges, including a new wave of coups in West Africa and a slow response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in his opening remarks called for cooperation among African nations in demanding two permanent seats on the UN …

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Reparations draw UN scrutiny, but those who’d pay say little
3 years, 2 months ago

Reparations draw UN scrutiny, but those who’d pay say little

Associated Press  

More than a year after Black Lives Matter protests launched a worldwide reckoning about the centuries of racism that Black people continue to face, the question of reparations emerged — unevenly — as a high-profile issue at this year’s largest gathering of world leaders. Monetary atonement for America’s history of slavery is a seminal question in the world’s attempt to …

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Mali make it to Africa Cup of Nations 2022 with win over Namibia; Tunisia also qualify after draw
4 years, 1 month ago

Mali make it to Africa Cup of Nations 2022 with win over Namibia; Tunisia also qualify after draw

Firstpost  

Sekou Koita and Moussa Doumbia scored in Mali’s 2-1 win over Namibia in Windhoek, which clinched an eighth consecutive appearance at the African football showcase. Aston Villa forward Mahmoud Trezeguet scored the final goal as Egypt romped to a 3-0 Group G win over Togo in Lome, with Mohamed ‘Afsha’ Magdy and Mohamed Sherif also on the scoresheet. Chelsea’s Hakim …

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At UN, nations urge overdue reckoning with colonial crimes
4 years, 2 months ago

At UN, nations urge overdue reckoning with colonial crimes

The Independent  

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