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AFRICA

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Rugby
Jan 24, 2023
No plans to expand Six Nations, says CEO amid South Africa interest
South Africa has been increasingly aligning itself with the northern hemisphere, with four clubs joining the United Rugby Championship in 2021.
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WORLD
Dec 25, 2022
World is starving for peace, Pope Francis says in Christmas message
Pope Francis condemned the use of food as a weapon of war, saying the war in Ukraine has put millions at risk of famine, as well as wars in other countries.
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WORLD
Dec 25, 2022
Putin wants fealty, and he’s found it in Africa
With his invasion of Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin of Russia unleashed a new disorder on the world. And in the Central African Republic, Moscow already has its way.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 18, 2022
China may have created a trap for itself with African lending
Africa is heading toward a repayment crisis, with 22 of 54 nations at risk of so-called debt distress, according to World Bank and International Monetary Fund criteria.
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SOCCER / World cup
Dec 18, 2022
Arabs can still celebrate defeating 2022 world champions
Morocco exceeded all expectations and became the first Arab and African team to reach a World Cup semifinal after three wins, while Saudi Arabia and Tunisia also recorded upsets.
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WORLD / FOCUS
Dec 15, 2022
Five reasons Africa's food crisis is the biggest yet
From east to west, people are experiencing a food crisis that is bigger and more complex than the continent has ever seen, say diplomats and humanitarian workers.
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WORLD
Dec 15, 2022
Eyeing China, Biden says U.S. is 'all in' on Africa
Biden's remarks aim to show that the United States is a better partner for Africa than China.
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COMMENTARY / World
Dec 14, 2022
A winning World Cup strategy unites the Arab world
Morocco's success in the World Cup has united Arabs throughout the Middle East and North Africa behind a common hope.
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WORLD
Dec 10, 2022
Horror of a hotter world on stark display in parched eastern Africa
The grim reality confronting east Africa is a frightening portent of what could come elsewhere due to climate change.
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SOCCER / World cup
Dec 9, 2022
Morocco's coach breaking new World Cup ground for Africans
The coach has seen several big decisions pay off in recent months and his tactics of allowing Spain possession worked as planned.
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COMMENTARY / World
Dec 4, 2022
A spotlight on Chinese debt bondage
China's creditor imperialism holds far-reaching risks — both for the debtors themselves and for the future of the international order.
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WORLD
Dec 1, 2022
A greener ride: West Africans switch on to electric motorbikes
Local authorities also are encouraging the switch to electric in a bid to replace old, highly polluting motorcycles.
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Rugby
Nov 27, 2022
Springboks hail 'special' Twickenham triumph as Eddie Jones defends record
South Africa's domination of England in their final test of the year was reminiscent of their overwhelming win over the same opponents at the 2019 Rugby World Cup final.
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WORLD
Nov 23, 2022
Mediterranean marine heat waves threaten coastal livelihoods
Populations of sponges, sea-stars, fish, and mollusks have been dying en masse in the waters off France and Spain.
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MORE SPORTS
Nov 9, 2022
WWE plans long-term push in Africa with tryouts and partnerships
The world's top pro wrestling promotion is joining other major North American sports leagues, such as the NBA and NFL, who have targeted the continent as a growth market.
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WORLD / Politics
Nov 8, 2022
Can COP27 deter Africa from a 'dash for gas' in green energy transition?
Climate campaigners have pitched themselves against African governments that believe they should be allowed to use gas to develop their economies.
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WORLD
Nov 6, 2022
Survivors found after plane plunges into Lake Victoria in Tanzania
A plane carrying 43 people plunged into Lake Victoria in Tanzania early on Sunday due to bad weather shortly before it was due to land.
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WORLD / Science & Health
Oct 28, 2022
COVID disrupted measles vaccinations in Africa and now cases are surging
After what health experts call the biggest backslide in a generation, 26 large or disruptive measles outbreaks have sprung up worldwide.
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BUSINESS
Oct 25, 2022
Shunned digital currency looks for street credibility in Nigeria
The central bank's focus on the digital currency is creating confusion among many Nigerians, who fail to see the difference between the government-backed eNaira and cryptocurrencies.

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