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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...
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...
U.S. set to ease travel restrictions on West African leader accused of corruption, officials say
PBS Frontline
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September 5, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — 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 superyachts a temporary pass on U.S. corruption sanctions to...
Use harm reduction to support Africa’s longevity future
Diplomatic Courier
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ging is no longer an issue for tomorrow. The “over–60” population group is growing faster than any other age group, globally. In Africa, the size of this demographic is expected to triple by 2050. While often seen as a public health success, this...
President Mahama removes Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo from office
Graphic
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September 1, 2025
Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkonoo has been removed from office following the recommendation of the Committee that was set up to probe petitions that cited her for stated misbehaviour. A press statement issued by the presidency...
Africa sidelined in AI boom with 0.02% share of Q2 AI funding
Coingeek
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September 1, 2025
Homepage > News > Business > Africa sidelined in AI boom with 0.02% share of Q2 AI funding Artificial intelligence (AI) startups had another blockbuster quarter in Q2, raising over $47 billion, or nearly half of all global venture funding....
Soccer-Morocco first African nation to qualify for 2026 World Cup
The Malaysian Star
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September 5, 2025
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) -Morocco became the first African country to book a place at next year’s World Cup finals on Friday with a 5-0 victory at home to Niger ensuring they top their group. Morocco won a sixth successive game in the qualifiers with...
How We are Saving Africa's Vultures
BirdLife International
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September 5, 2025
By Vincent Otieno Often viewed as sinister, signifying bad tidings, or even death, vultures are arguably the most misunderstood scavengers. The vital role that vultures play in the environment is irreplaceable. Acting as nature’s own clean-up...
Morocco first African nation to qualify for 2026 World Cup
Channel News Asia
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September 5, 2025
CAPE TOWN :Morocco became the first African country to book a place at next year’s World Cup finals on Friday with a 5-0 victory at home to Niger ensuring they top their group. Morocco won a sixth successive game in the qualifiers with two goals...
African leaders urged to invest in youth-led innovations
MyJoyOnline
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September 1, 2025
Co-founder and CEO of Ghanaian startup Kodu Technology, Dr. Iddi Mohammed Faried Co-founder and CEO of Ghanaian startup Kodu Technology, Dr. Iddi Mohammed Faried, is urging African leaders to increase investment in youth-led innovations as a...
Forum on China-Africa Cooperation: 25 Years of Hope and Human Results in Education
Pressenza
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September 5, 2025
The year 2025 marks a significant milestone in the history of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), which celebrates twenty-five years since its establishment in 2000. As we commemorate a quarter century of this alliance, the world must...
US set to ease travel restrictions on African leader accused of corruption
102.3 KRMG - Oklahoma
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September 5, 2025
WASHINGTON — (AP) — 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 superyachts a temporary pass on U.S. corruption sanctions to...
Africa’s digital payments landscape needs interoperability, inclusivity
Biometric Update
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September 1, 2025
An expert and key actor in Africa’s digital payments sector, Mohamed Elbelamachi, has hailed the significant progress the continent has recorded in this area, citing the steady transition from cash-based transactions to instant payment systems. In...
FIFA Enlists Ex-President Weah to Lead Players’ Voice Panel Against Racism
Front Page Africa
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September 5, 2025
Weah has been enlisted by FIFA to spearhead a new 16-member Players’ Voice Panel tasked with advising world football’s governing body on the fight against racism and discrimination in the game. Zurich, Switzerland- Former Liberian President and...
We Can’t Meet Our Climate Goals Without Financing Agrifood Systems
Inter Press Service
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September 5, 2025
Environment, Food and Agriculture, Global, Headlines, Sustainable Development Goals Opinion Kaveh Zahedi is the Director of the Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations...
2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Friday’s results in Africa (video)
Tunisie Numerique
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September 5, 2025
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Here are the results from Friday, September 5th’s World Cup qualifiers: Here are the results from Friday, September 5th’s World Cup qualifiers: Somalia 0–3 Guinea, Mandela National Stadium, Kira Town South Sudan...
Mpox no longer international health emergency but remains concern in Africa
Al Jazeera
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September 5, 2025
Published On 5 Sep 20255 Sep 2025 Mpox is no longer an international health emergency, the World Health Organization (WHO) chief has said after experts reported a decline in infections from the dangerous disease in hot spots across Africa. There...
African players in Europe: Mbeumo hits first league goal for United
The Standard
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September 1, 2025
Celta Vigo's Spanish defender #32 Javier Rodriguez fights for the ball with Villarreal's Karl Etta Eyong during the Spanish league football match between RC Celta de Vigo and Villarreal CF at the Balaidos stadium in Vigo, on August 31, 2025. [...
Trump's Africa migrant deals may encourage EU deportations
EUobserver
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September 5, 2025
Rwanda became the latest African state to accept foreign deportees from the United States last week after confirming that it had received seven people expelled by Washington. President Paul Kagame's government confirmed in early August that it...