Friday 30 November 2018

Don't miss out on free tickets to Startup Battlefield Africa 2018 - TechCrunch


TechCrunch

Don't miss out on free tickets to Startup Battlefield Africa 2018
TechCrunch
Sorry folks. If you wanted to buy a ticket to Startup Battlefield Africa 2018 you're out of luck. We're sold out. However, you could be one of the lucky few to score a free ticket to our day-long startup-pitch extravaganza in Lagos, Nigeria on 11 ...



How Putin plans to conquer Africa by loaning cash-strapped governments money and exploiting their natural resources - The Irish Sun


The Irish Sun

How Putin plans to conquer Africa by loaning cash-strapped governments money and exploiting their natural resources
The Irish Sun
RUSSIA is using every trick in the book to increase its influence in Africa - including forking out massive loans to coax poorer nations into falling in line. As well as getting an important military foothold, Russia most likely also has its eyes on ...

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Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart 60 years on and the power of Africa's universal English - Quartz


Quartz

Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart 60 years on and the power of Africa's universal English
Quartz
Now considered essential reading in many African Studies and English Literature courses, Things Fall Apart can hardly be dissociated from the emergence of the African novel and modern African writing in general. However, Achebe's debut also sparked a ...



When is the South Africa vs. Nigeria Africa Women Cup of Nations final and how can I watch? - Goal.com


Goal.com

When is the South Africa vs. Nigeria Africa Women Cup of Nations final and how can I watch?
Goal.com
Nigeria will be gunning for their ninth Africa Women Cup of Nations crown when they face South Africa in the final. The Super Falcons edged Cameroon on penalties to reach this stage, while Banyana Banyana dismissed Mali in the semi-final. Although both ...
We'll always find our way past South Africa, assures Nigeria's Halimatu AyindeGoal.com
Banyana, Ellis seek second dose of glory at AWCONESPN (press release) (blog)

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Quality and experience will be key against South Africa, says Rasheedat Ajibade - Goal.com


Goal.com

Quality and experience will be key against South Africa, says Rasheedat Ajibade
Goal.com
Nigeria striker Rasheedat Ajibade says her side's quality and experience will play a crucial role in upstaging South Africa to retain the Africa Women Cup of Nations title on Saturday. Having lost 1-0 to the Southern Africans, the two teams will meet ...
When is the South Africa vs. Nigeria Africa Women Cup of Nations final and how can I watch?Goal.com
We'll always find our way past South Africa, assures Nigeria's Halimatu AyindeGoal.com
Banyana, Ellis seek second dose of glory at AWCONESPN (press release) (blog)

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How Putin plans to conquer Africa by loaning cash-strapped governments money and exploiting their natural resources - The Irish Sun


The Irish Sun

How Putin plans to conquer Africa by loaning cash-strapped governments money and exploiting their natural resources
The Irish Sun
RUSSIA is using every trick in the book to increase its influence in Africa - including forking out massive loans to coax poorer nations into falling in line. As well as getting an important military foothold, Russia most likely also has its eyes on ...

and more »


Quality and experience will be key against South Africa, says Rasheedat Ajibade - Goal.com


Goal.com

Quality and experience will be key against South Africa, says Rasheedat Ajibade
Goal.com
Nigeria striker Rasheedat Ajibade says her side's quality and experience will play a crucial role in upstaging South Africa to retain the Africa Women Cup of Nations title on Saturday. Having lost 1-0 to the Southern Africans, the two teams will meet ...
When is the South Africa vs. Nigeria Africa Women Cup of Nations final and how can I watch?Goal.com
We'll always find our way past South Africa, assures Nigeria's Halimatu AyindeGoal.com
Match against South Africa won't be easy, envoy cautions FalconsThe Punch
ESPN (press release) (blog)
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Why do westerners in Africa or Asia think it's okay to photograph other people's children? - New Statesman


New Statesman

Why do westerners in Africa or Asia think it's okay to photograph other people's children?
New Statesman
The French version of the online magazine Slate recently collated data to prove that tourists were much more likely to upload photos of children on popular travel website Routard.com if the country where they were taken was poor and African or Asian.



South Africa still hasn't won LGBTQ+ equality. Here are 5 reasons why - World Economic Forum (blog)


World Economic Forum (blog)

South Africa still hasn't won LGBTQ+ equality. Here are 5 reasons why
World Economic Forum (blog)
In the fight for LGBTQ+ rights on the African continent, South Africa leads the way for marriage equality and legal protection against discrimination. In fact it was the first country in the world to protect against discrimination based on sexual ...



How Putin plans to conquer Africa by loaning cash-strapped governments money and exploiting their natural resources - The Sun


The Sun

How Putin plans to conquer Africa by loaning cash-strapped governments money and exploiting their natural resources
The Sun
RUSSIA is stepping up its political and military presence in Africa, and appears to be trying to use large loans to increase its influence on the continent. Already the European giant has upped its military ties to the majority of Africa's nations ...

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Cameroon stripped of hosting 2019 Africa Cup of Nations - FRANCE 24


FRANCE 24

Cameroon stripped of hosting 2019 Africa Cup of Nations
FRANCE 24
Cameroon was on Friday stripped of hosting the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations due to delays in preparing for the continental showpiece, organisers the Confederation of African Football announced. "Today we took the decision to withdraw the 2019 CAN from ...
Cameroon stripped of right to host 2019 Africa Cup of NationsThe Guardian
OFFICIAL: Cameroon will not host 2019 Africa Cup of NationsDaily Nation
D-day for 2019 Africa Cup of Nations hosts CameroonTimesLIVE
Goal.com
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A Free On-Ramp To The Internet In East Africa - Forbes


Forbes

A Free On-Ramp To The Internet In East Africa
Forbes
For a long time, serial entrepreneur Erik Hersman thought the key to boosting Internet access in Africa was all about accessibility: getting devices connected to the right signals into the hands of as many people as possible. Then, a few years ago, he ...



Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart 60 years on and the power of Africa's universal English - Quartz


Quartz

Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart 60 years on and the power of Africa's universal English
Quartz
Now considered essential reading in many African Studies and English Literature courses, Things Fall Apart can hardly be dissociated from the emergence of the African novel and modern African writing in general. However, Achebe's debut also sparked a ...



When is the South Africa vs. Nigeria Africa Women Cup of Nations final and how can I watch? - Goal.com


Goal.com

When is the South Africa vs. Nigeria Africa Women Cup of Nations final and how can I watch?
Goal.com
Nigeria will be gunning for their ninth Africa Women Cup of Nations crown when they face South Africa in the final. The Super Falcons edged Cameroon on penalties to reach this stage, while Banyana Banyana dismissed Mali in the semi-final. Although both ...
Match against South Africa won't be easy, envoy cautions FalconsThe Punch
Nigeria's Dennerby, South Africa's Ellis talk up teams' readiness for Awcon final showdownGoal.com
Africa Women Cup of Nations: Who will win the final?Goal.com

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Ancient tools found in North Africa could 'rewrite human origin story' - CNN


CNN

Ancient tools found in North Africa could 'rewrite human origin story'
CNN
A Neanderthal fossil, left, and a modern human skeleton. Neanderthals have commonly be considered to show high incidences of trauma compared with modern humans, but a new study reveals that head trauma was consistent for both. Hide Caption. 1 of 50.
Strongest evidence of early humans butchering animals discovered in North AfricaScience Magazine
East Africa may lose its crown as 'cradle of mankind'News24
Stone Tools From North Africa May Have Just Shifted The Human Origin Story... AgainScienceAlert
Science Daily -Science -CNN
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Naka Drotske: South Africa World Cup winner shot during robbery in Pretoria - BBC Sport


BBC Sport

Naka Drotske: South Africa World Cup winner shot during robbery in Pretoria
BBC Sport
Former South Africa international Naka Drotske, a member of the 1995 World Cup winning squad, is in a critical condition in hospital after being shot during a robbery in Pretoria. The 47-year-old was with another former Springbok, Os du Randt, but the ...



Benin, Seychelles ranked most visa-open African nations - africanews


africanews

Benin, Seychelles ranked most visa-open African nations
africanews
Benin has ended the year in the top spot of the Africa Visa Openness Index Report 2018, after it opened up its border to all African travellers. The West African country introduced a visa free policy for all nationals of African countries, joining ...

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Cameroon stripped of right to host 2019 Africa Cup of Nations - The Guardian


The Guardian

Cameroon stripped of right to host 2019 Africa Cup of Nations
The Guardian
Cameroon has been stripped of the right to host next year's Africa Cup of Nations after serious delays with its preparations and in the midst of a violent separatist rebellion near two planned venues.
OFFICIAL: Cameroon will not host 2019 Africa Cup of NationsDaily Nation
Cameroon stripped of hosting 2019 Africa Cup of NationsThe Independent
D-day for 2019 Africa Cup of Nations hosts CameroonSowetanLIVE Sunday World
FOX Sports Asia
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Cameroon stripped of hosting 2019 Afcon – South Africa candidates to step in - Independent Online


Independent Online

Cameroon stripped of hosting 2019 Afcon – South Africa candidates to step in
Independent Online
ACCRA – Cameroon was on Friday stripped of hosting the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations due to delays in preparing for the continental showpiece, organisers the Confederation of African Football (Caf) announced. “Today, we took the decision to withdraw the ...
OFFICIAL: Cameroon will not host 2019 Africa Cup of NationsDaily Nation
Cameroon stripped of hosting 2019 Africa Cup of NationsThe Independent
D-day for 2019 Africa Cup of Nations hosts CameroonSowetanLIVE Sunday World
The Guardian -FOX Sports Asia
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South Africa World Cup winner Naka Drotske shot in attempted robbery - The Guardian


The Guardian

South Africa World Cup winner Naka Drotske shot in attempted robbery
The Guardian
World Cup-winning hooker Naka Drotske is said to be in a stable condition after the former South Africa international was shot three times during an attempted robbery in Pretoria on Thursday. Local media reported that the former Cheetahs player and ...
Former South Africa international Naka Drotske shot in South AfricaTelegraph.co.uk
South Africa Rugby World Cup winner Drotske shot in robberyThe News Tribune
South African World Cup winner Naka Drotske shot during vicious robberyMirror.co.uk
News24
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Cameroon stripped of hosting 2019 Africa Cup of Nations - BBC Sport


BBC Sport

Cameroon stripped of hosting 2019 Africa Cup of Nations
BBC Sport
Cameroon have been stripped of hosting next year's Africa Cup of Nations, says the Confederation of African Football. African football's governing body (Caf) says it is because of delays in the progress of Cameroon's preparation for the tournament, due ...
D-day for 2019 Africa Cup of Nations hosts CameroonSowetanLIVE Sunday World
OFFICIAL: Cameroon will not host 2019 Africa Cup of NationsDaily Nation

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African Officials Respond to France's Restitution Report - New York Times


New York Times

African Officials Respond to France's Restitution Report
New York Times
The first African official to react to the report, which has been met with trepidation by some museum directors in Europe, was Senegal's culture minister, Abdou Latif Coulibaly. Speaking at a news conference on Tuesday, Mr. Coulibaly called for the ...

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Why do westerners in Africa or Asia think it's okay to photograph other people's children? - New Statesman


New Statesman

Why do westerners in Africa or Asia think it's okay to photograph other people's children?
New Statesman
The French version of the online magazine Slate recently collated data to prove that tourists were much more likely to upload photos of children on popular travel website Routard.com if the country where they were taken was poor and African or Asian.



East Africa may lose its crown as 'cradle of mankind' - FRANCE 24


FRANCE 24

East Africa may lose its crown as 'cradle of mankind'
FRANCE 24
Archaeologists in Algeria have discovered stone tools and cut animal bones that may be up to 2.4 million years old, bringing into question East Africa's title as the cradle of humanity, according to research published Thursday in the journal Science.



Africa's response to climate change must evolve with the times - Daily Nation (blog)


Daily Nation (blog)

Africa's response to climate change must evolve with the times
Daily Nation (blog)
A 1.5℃ warming scenario is the threshold set by the Paris Agreement as the best insurance against an unravelling climate change impacts projected to spell doom for Africa, key among them, a devastating 75 percent shrinkage of economic productivity in ...