The impact of armed conflicts on children around the world reached devastating and likely record levels in 2024, according to an assessment by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The study, released on Friday, finds that the rights of a record number of children are being violated, including by being killed and injured, missing out of […]
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Mogadishu, Somalia — The U.N. Security Council on Friday authorized the deployment of a new African Union mission in Somalia aimed at confronting the Islamist militant group al-Shabab. The new force, known as the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), is scheduled to deploy in January, taking over from the African Union
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Ethiopia is vigorously preparing to host the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government and the 46th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) in February 2025. This significant event positions Ethiopia not only as the host nation but also as a key player in African
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Never mind the machinations that brought us here, we can be grateful that peace won out, especially when you cast your gaze to our neighbours in Mozambique or further afield to Georgia. For as long as I can remember, my family has followed an annual Christmas Day tradition inspired by the long-running American soap opera
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The stage is set for an electrifying weekend as the second-leg matches of the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers unfold. Topping the bill is the “Jollof Derby,” a historic clash between arch-rivals Ghana and Nigeria, with a spot in the CHAN finals at stake. After a goalless first leg in Ghana, the Black
The prize for the best Algerian player on the African continent of the year 2024 was awarded to the offensive midfielder of ES Tunis, Youcef Belaïli, during the first edition of the DZ Best Awards, organised by sports magazine – DZ Match. The best Algerian footballer on the African continent for the year 2024 was
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The second-leg encounters of the final round of the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers continue this weekend as Africa’s top domestic football talents battle for a place in the prestigious tournament. Here’s the complete schedule of the matches, with all times in (GMT). Second Leg Fixtures Wednesday, 25 December 2024 14:00: Sudan 2-1
Three interns, eight lessons: what we learned from verifying claims in Meta’s third-party fact-checking programme in 2024 The Meta programme is a partnership between the platform and independent third-party fact-checkers certified by the nonpartisan International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN). These fact-checkers identify, verify and rate viral misinformation across Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads and WhatsApp. The programme
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) is to organise the inaugural CAF U17 Girls Integrated Football Tournament (GIFT), a pioneering pilot initiative to promote the development of women’s football across Africa. The historic event will take place at the Azam Complex Stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and brings together eight teams from CECAFA Member
Niger became the latest team to secure a spot in the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) following a goalless draw against Togo in their second-leg encounter on Friday. The Mena A’ side advanced on the away goals rule, having drawn 1-1 in the first leg played in Lomé. The match, held at the Stade
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