Category Archives: Africa
AFCON 2012: Ghana still favourite – Dussuyer
Michel Dussuyer, the Frenchman managing the Syli Nationale of Guinea has reiterated his stance that the Black Stars of Ghana are the favourite for the Orange AFCON 2012. Guinea crashed out of the competition on Wednesday night after they could only manage a 1-1 draw with four-time winners Ghana in one of the last Group … Continue reading
Zimbabwe’s inflation still favourable – Gono
Zimbabwe's annual headline inflation still compared favourably with economies in the region, Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor Gideon Gono said on Tuesday, adding that the projected stabilisation of international oil prices this year might also help in lessening price pressures. But Gono expressed worries over the state of the balance of payments,… AfricaNews – RSS … Continue reading
Senegal in turmoil as protest intensifies
Hundreds of anti-government protesters Tuesday gathered in the central Dakar, Senegal to show their dissatisfaction over the incumbent president Abdoulaye Wade's candidacy after two civilians were killed by paramilitary police in a similar demonstration in Podor situated in the northern part of the country. The angry demonstrator gathered, holding… AfricaNews – RSS Society
Reaps from some healings of sick environment
The time is around 2 O'clock afternoon in Traditional Authority (T/A) Kuntaja's Area in Blantyre District, southern Malawi as a group of nine hands are busy taking bites of nsima (Malawi's staple food made of hard porridge from maize flour) from one food bowl and dipping into another with boiled Usipa fish in fried tomato … Continue reading
AFCON 2012: Zambia joins Equato-Guinea For Quarters
Captain Christopher Katongo's one 'Copper Bullet' shot was just timely to push forward Zambia on top spot, ahead of the Nzalang Nacional of Equatorial Guinea in Group A, as they edged the AFCON co-hosts 1-0 at Stade d'Angondje in Malabo. Equatorial Guinea were without their inspirational captain Rodolfo Bodipo due to injury, while… AfricaNews – … Continue reading
AFCON 2012: Gabon maintains group c lead
Inspirational Gabonese striker, Patrick-Emerick Aubameyang, donning jersey number 9, once more put his country's flag and image on the international spotlight. In Gabon's last Group C match, played Tuesday, at Stade de Franceville, Aubameyang gave Gabon the lead after 62 minutes when he collected a loose ball before wrong footing Tunisia… AfricaNews – RSS Sports
The night Zambian fans refused to sleep
Zambia's victory over Equatorial Guinea at the on the on-going Africa Cup of nations (AFCON) on Sunday, January, 29th 2012 brought scenes of ecstasy characterized by honking and cheering among Lusaka dwellers. With the final whistle, the night was exemplified with happiness by fans across the city. It is the night that Zambians refused to … Continue reading
AU elections rescheduled for June in Malawi
Following a deadlock during Monday's African Union elections, with a tie between former wife to South African president Jacob Zuma, Home Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, and current and outgoing chairperson, Jean Ping of Gabon, the caucus agreed to meet in Malawi in June for a decider. Attended strictly by the heads of states and government… … Continue reading
Senegalese opposition to intensify protests
Opposition and civil society groups in Senegal have vowed to increase their fight against incumbent President Abdoulaye Wade's presidential bid. The pronouncement came after the constitutional Council rejected an appeal filed by the opposition. Senegal's highest court also rejected opposition appeal and confirming President Wade's bid… AfricaNews – RSS News
