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Legacy and historical achievements: summarizing the 2024 African Nations Championship
The Standard Gambia
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September 6, 2025
- Advertisement - The best sports betting site 1xBet shares its impressions of the prestigious continental tournament. More than just football Oussama Lamlioui’s fantastic shot (it was the sixth goal of the tournament’s top scorer) from almost 40...
African battle for 2026 World Cup spots intensifies
BBC
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September 2, 2025
Image caption, Mohamed Salah's Egypt are well placed to qualify for the 2026 Fifa World Cup, but Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen and Cameroon forward Bryan Mbeumo could miss out on the finals Rob Stevens BBC Sport Africa Egypt and Morocco could...
Ag Minister Announces Coffee at Dakar’s Food Systems Forum for Investors to Explore
Liberian Observer
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At the start of the 2025 African Food System Forum currently taking place in Dakar, Senegal, Liberia’s Agriculture Minister Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah announced coffee as one of the country's priority crops for investors to explore. The coffee...
Kitchens of Smoke, Summit of Promises: Ethiopia’s Climate Contradiction
The Reporter Ethiopia
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September 6, 2025
From September 8-10, 2025, Addis Ababa will host the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS-2), under the banner “Accelerating Global Climate Solutions: Financing for Africa’s Resilient and Green Development.” Ethiopia will be in the global spotlight,...
2026 World Cup: Morocco grabs Africa’s first ticket as qualifying race intensifies
Premium Times
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September 6, 2025
Morocco underlined their status as Africa’s pace-setters on the road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after crushing 10-man Niger 5-0 on Friday to storm into the global showpiece with two games to spare. At the Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah in Rabat, the...
Africa’s energy hub needs $1bn to harness investment opportunities – Expert
Realnews Magazine
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September 2, 2025
Oil & Gas THE Convener, International African Energy, Oil and Gas Summit (IAEOGS), says the Africa’s energy hub requires an unprecedented deal of one billion dollars investment opportunities, to harness resources. Suleiman Galadima, summit...
2026 World Cup: Morocco grabs Africa’s first ticket
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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September 6, 2025
Morocco have become the first African nation to book a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after thrashing Niger 5-0 in Rabat on Friday. The Atlas Lions, who played against 10 men following an early red card, sealed victory with goals from Ismael...
How to watch England vs Andorra: live streams, preview and team news for today's 2026 World Cup qualifier
Tom's Guide
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September 6, 2025
England will attempt to make it four wins from four World Cup qualifying games when they welcome Andorra to Villa Park. The hosts have yet to concede a goal in Group K and have won all seven of their previous meetings against Andorra without...
Morocco become first African side to reach 2026 World Cup
Modern Ghana
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Morocco became the first African nation to qualify for the 2026 Fifa World Cup courtesy of a routine 5-0 win over 10-man Niger in Rabat. The Atlas Lions, who made history in reaching the semi-finals at Qatar 2022, knew that three points would be...
Morocco become first African qualifiers for 2026 World Cup
Daily Star
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September 6, 2025
Morocco trounced 10-man Niger 5-0 in Rabat on Friday to win Group E and become the first African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Ismael Saibari scored twice in the first half after Abdul-Latif Goumey was sent off and second-half goals from...
Football: African 2026 World Cup qualifying tables
Hindustan Times
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September 5, 2025
African 2026 World Cup qualifying tables after matches on Friday : Football: African 2026 World Cup qualifying tables Group A Egypt 7 6 1 0 16 2 19 Burkina Faso 7 4 2 1 19 7 14 Sierra Leone 7 2 3 2 8 8 9 Guinea-Bissau 7 1 4 2 6 8 7 Ethiopia 7 1 3...
Minister praises World Bank for enhancing FG’s social service delivery
Tribune Online
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September 1, 2025
Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, has praised the Programme-for-Results (PforR) instrument of the World Bank for its role in delivering social amenities effectively to Nigerians. The Minister made this disclosure...
Senegal’s Ministry of Energy joins AEW 2025 as Diamond Partner amid rising Oil and Gas success
Realnews Magazine
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September 1, 2025
Oil & Gas HAVING recently emerged as a major oil and gas producer in West Africa, Senegal’s Ministry of Energy, Petroleum and Mines will participate as a Diamond Partner at this year’s African Energy Week, AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025...
2026 FIFA WCQ: Kwesi Appiah’s Sudan hit snag after loss to Senegal
Citi Sports Online
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September 6, 2025
Sudan’s National Men’s Football Team’s chances of qualifying to the FIFA World Cup for the first time have taken a hit after losing to Senegal. James Kwesi Appiah’s team lost 2-0 to the Teranga Lions of Senegal in Dakar in Group B of the 2026 FIFA...
Morocco becomes first African nation to qualify for 2026 World Cup
The Sun Daily
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September 6, 2025
MOROCCO has become the first African nation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after securing a decisive 5-0 victory against Niger on Friday. The win ensures Morocco tops their qualifying group with an impeccable record of six consecutive...
Africa’s fault lines: Defiance or compliance with Trump
The Standard Gambia
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September 1, 2025
- Advertisement - By Sheriff Bojang Jr Under Donald Trump’s presidency, US engagement with Africa is shrinking along a handful of key issues such as controversial deportation deals, punitive trade tariffs and strategic grab of critical minerals...
Africa imports close to $50 billion worth of food annually- official
Premium Times
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September 1, 2025
The Director General of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Simeon Ehui, on Sunday, has said Africa imports close to $50 billion worth of food annually. Mr Ehui disclosed this in an interview with journalists at the ongoing...
Senegalese Holiday Camp Delegation Visits Tourism Minister to Strengthen Ties
The Voice Gambia
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September 1, 2025
By: Yunus S. Saliu In a gesture aimed at strengthening cross-border relations, a delegation from the Colonies de Vacances (Holiday Camps) group paid a courtesy visit to the Gambian Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture (MOTAC), Honourable...
England vs Andorra: Kick-off time, team news and how to watch World Cup qualifier
Metro
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September 6, 2025
Harry Kane will start for England against Andorra (Photo: Getty) England’s World Cup qualifying campaign continues tonight when they take on minnows Andorra at Villa Park. After the Lionesses were crowned back-to-back European champions over the...
U.S. to ease travel restrictions on African leader accused of corruption
Los Angeles Times
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September 5, 2025
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is set to give an African leader accused of pilfering his impoverished country’s resources to feed a lifestyle of luxury cars, mansions and super-yachts a temporary pass on U.S. corruption sanctions to travel...