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I watched World Cup minnows Cape Verde become tournament’s biggest ever wildcard, what fans told me was hilarious
AS Cape Verde became the smallest nation to qualify for next year’s World Cup, the celebrations were loud enough to hear halfway across the world in host continent North America. In fact, a public holiday had been declared even before the country...
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Destination World Cup 2026: The miracle of Cape Verde
In our Destination World Cup 2026 series, we will be telling the stories of players, teams and countries as they prepare for next summer’s tournament. To kick us off, Nick Miller travelled to Cape Verde to witness a remarkable underdog story....
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Cape Verde qualify for the World Cup for the first time
A carnival-like atmosphere erupted in the streets of Cape Verde’s capital, Praia, on Monday after the tiny archipelago nation qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the first time. Honking horns and street fireworks greeted euphoric fans pouring out...
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Burkina Faso Is A Place Of Dignity, Not Expulsion
Above photo: Burkina Faso Foreign Minister Karamoko Jean Marie Traore. MFA Russia. In response to Burkina Faso’s rejection of a deportation deal, the US Embassy has “temporarily paused all routine visa services”, which the foreign minister terms...
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‘A defining moment of our nation’: Cape Verde goes wild to celebrate historic World Cup spot
On 5 July 1975, the Cape Verdean flag was raised for the first time at Estádio da Várzea in the capital city of Praia, marking the nation’s declaration of independence from Portugal. At that moment, there was no national football team – and no...
Owner: The Scott Trust
AU-AIP GCF Readiness Initiative Accelerates Climate-Resilient Water Investments Across 15 African Countries, Advancing Global Transformation Agenda
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GWP
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These achievements align directly with GWPO’s Global Transformation Agenda (GTA) launched in February, which seeks to mobilise USD 15 billion in climate-resilient water investments by 2030, including USD 500 million to be leveraged for GWP...
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Tanzania clubs on the verge of historic CAF Cup milestone
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The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. Tanzania is on the brink of making football history in the CAF continental club championships as all four of its representatives, Young Africans (Yanga), Simba SC, Azam FC and Singida Black Stars, stand a strong chance of qualifying...
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Russian Dark Fleet Looks for Further Flags of Convenience
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The Maritime Executive
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Russia’s dark fleet operators, who move cargoes of crude oil that can be subject to US and other Western-nation sanctions, have habitually used flags of convenience to register their tankers, as part of their subterfuges to circumvent these...
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Mutharika officially declares AFORD leader Chihana as Deputy Vice-President
Chihana (top), Mwanamveka and Chaponda * Mwanamvekha, Chaponda and Gangata appointed as Minister’s of Finance, Foreign Affairs and of State respectively * Lieutenant General George Alexander Jafu is Malawi Defence Force Commander and Richard...
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Nyerere’s ideals still shape Tanzania and beyond
DAR ES SALAAM: JULIUS Nyerere, the first President of Tanzania, remains a lasting symbol of freedom, integrity and servant leadership across Africa. Twenty-six years after his death, his vision of unity and self-reliance continues to influence the...
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Can Lai’s Taiwan Hold on to Its Diplomatic Allies?
During Tsai Ing-wen’s presidency, Taiwan lost ten official diplomatic partners to China, which utilized its economic power to peel away the democracy’s allies. Since President Lai Ching-te took office in May 2024, however, Taiwan has managed to...
Owner: James Pach
Inkhosikati LaMatsebula uplifts Vukani BoMake, Mawelawela inmates
Reading Time: < 1 minuteInkhosikati LaMatsebula has once again demonstrated her deep commitment to women’s empowerment, extending her support to the Vukani BoMake initiative and the women and children at the Mawelawela Remand Centre. During her...
World Food Forum 2025 kicks off as FAO celebrates its 80th anniversary
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Food and Agriculture Organization
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Rome - The 2025 edition of the World Food Forum (WFF) flagship event kicked off today at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome. The week-long Forum features the scheduled participation of 10...
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Namibia tightens used car import rules, bans vehicles older than 12 years
The Namibian government has announced new restrictions on the importation of second-hand motor vehicles older than 12 years. According to the Ministry of International Relations and Trade, the importation of used vehicles older than 12 years from...
Owner: Gwen Lister
Africa’s embrace of ‘Positive Masculinity’ is saving lives in five unique ways
by UN Regional Gender Advisers for Eastern and Southern Africa: Gaia Chiti Strigelli, UNICEF; Tapiwa Uchizi Nyasulu, UNFPA and Cynthia Amanda Lungu, UNAIDS. The concept of ‘Positive Masculinity’ is on the rise in Africa, driving media debates,...
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President Mutharika urges national unity at State Luncheon in Blantyre
President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has called on Malawians to unite and work together in fostering the country’s socio-economic development. The President made the call on Saturday at Sunbird Mount Soche Hotel in Blantyre, where he hosted...
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Mutoya hails AUSC Region 5 Marathon’s triumphant return
Ellina Mhlanga, Zimpapers Sports Hub FIVE years after disappearing from the regional calendar, the African union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Marathon returned in style over the weekend, with South Africa hosting a colourful edition that drew...
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