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Liberia: LFA’s Wind Gargar Completes Prestigious CAF Executive Programme

In a major boost for Liberian football administration, Wind Gargar, the newly appointed Talent Development Scheme (TDS) Coordinator for the Liberia Football Association...

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Liberia: Swal Welcomes New Youth & Sports Minister

The Sports Writers Association of Liberia (SWAL), a leading voice in the nation's sporting sector, has welcomed the appointment of 35-year-old Atty. Cornelia...

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Gambia: Kabba Bajo Bows Out Gracefully

President of The Gambia Football Federation (GFF), Lamin Kabba Bajo will not contest in the GFF presidential elections in August...

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Gambia/Tunisia: Striker Bubacarr Suso On Verge of Completing Move to Esperance Sportive De Tunis

Bubacarr Suso is on the verge of completing a move to Tunisian giants Esperance Sportive de Tunis from Colley Stars...

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Gambia: Modou Lamin Marong Arrives in Denmark for Trials With Esbjerg, AC Horsens

Jam City FC tallish man Muhammed Lamin Marong has arrived in Denmark for trials with Esbjerg and AC...

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Gambia: Concern Mounts Over Infrastructure, Jobs As Sports Minister Tours Regions

Community leaders and youths in provincial Gambia have raised concerns over sports infrastructures and unemployment rate in the Gambia, calling for more inclusive...

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Ghana: Accra Hearts of Oak Appoints Julius Ben Emunah As Managing Director

Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club PLC has appointed Julius Ben Emunah as its new managing director, with effect from February 2,...

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Nigeria: Keyede Heidel-Ajakaiye Champions African Animation Through Foundation

Keyede Heidel-Ajakaiye, a Nigerian raised Visual Artist based in Canada, is steadily carving a niche at the intersection of visual art, photography, and...

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Namibia: IOC Chief Coventry Calls for Focus On Sport, Not Politics

The new International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry said on Tuesday the organisation should "focus" on sport in order to preserve its...

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Kenya: APs Bomet Add Salt to Nairobi United Injury With Win in League Encounter

NAIROBI -- APS Bomet boosted their relegation survival hopes with a 2-1 victory over Nairobi United at the Nyayo Stadium on Wednesday...

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Rwanda: Kigali in Frame to Host French Handball League Finals

Kigali is emerging as a surprise candidate to host one of the most anticipated events in European club handball after reports indicated that...

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Africa: Trump Signs Law Reauthorizing Agoa Trade Program Through 2026

Nairobi -- President Donald Trump has signed into law legislation reauthorizing the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), extending the trade preference programme...

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Liberia: LNHA Boss Urges Discipline As 2026 Handball League Sets Off – Calls for Professionalism From Coaches, Athletes

Monrovia -- The President of the Liberia National Handball Association (LNHA), Aratus G. Larkpor, has issued a stern call to coaches and athletes participating...

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Liberia: Lopez – ‘Fc Fassell Unplayable At This Moment’

Monrovia -- FC Fassell's transformation under Fabio Lopez has been nothing short of...

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Liberia: Kuoh Takes Fight for ‘Football House’ to Supreme Court – Challenges LFA Statute’s Constitutionality

Monrovia -- The legal firestorm surrounding the eligibility of FC Fassell President Cassell Anthony Kuoh to contest the upcoming Liberia Football Association (LFA) elections...

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Nigeria: Fela, Tyla, Bad Bunny, Others Shine At 68th Grammys

The just concluded 68th Annual Grammy Awards recorded several historic moments, with African and international artists taking centre...

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Nigeria: Book Review – Inside Dele Sobowale’s ‘Attah: Architect of a New Democratic Dawn’

Dele Sobowale's "Attah: Architect of a New Democratic Dawn" reveals Obong Attah as a bold and courageous person who speaks his mind once...

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South Africa: Rising Food Prices Leave Low-Income Families Struggling to Meet Basic Nutritional Needs

Basic food prices continue to rise, pushing essential items beyond the reach of those relying on the R370 Social Relief of Distress...

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Kenya: National Government to Take Over Construction of Mombasa Stadium

Nairobi -- Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has announced that the national government will assume renovation of the Mombasa...

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Lesotho: Lesotho Welcomes Agoa Extension

But the trade agreement with the US is only extended to...

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Nigeria: Why Nigeria’s Refineries Failed – – Ojulari

Under a new board-approved strategy, Mr Ojulari said the company is no longer looking for contractors to run its refineries but experienced global...

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Africa: Statement from Ambassador Jamieson Greer on the Reauthorization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act

Washington, DC -- Today, President Trump signed into law legislation that reauthorizes the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade preference program through December...

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Namibia: Force Radio Stations to Play Local Music – Swart Baster

Namibian musician Swart Baster says limited radio airplay is undermining local artists' incomes, renewing calls for binding local music quotas as broadcasters review content...

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US trade deal, possible portfolio inflows likely to support Rupee, says Natixis economist

New Delhi/Hong Kong, February 4 (ANI): The Indian Rupee is likely to find support in the near to medium term from improving trade prospects with...

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Nigeria: African Energy Bank Targets $200bn for Mid-Downstream Projects

The African Energy Bank (AEB), set to launch in Abuja in the first half of 2026, has set a target of mobilising $200 billion...

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South Africa: R24m Bridge Set to Transform Access in Engcobo

Residents of the Chaba Administrative Area (Ward 1) in Engcobo are one step closer to safer travel, improved access to services and new job...

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South Africa: Illegal Mining Bleeds Billions From Economy, Says Mantashe

Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, has warned that illegal mining is one of the most pressing challenges facing South Africa's mining...

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AI scatters the tech herd

Feb 4 – What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets The AI wave clearly doesn’t float all boats. Tuesday’s withering...

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Morning Bid: AI scatters the tech herd

Feb 4 – What matters in U.S. and global markets today Sign up here. The AI wave clearly doesn’t float all boats. Tuesday’s withering shakeout in the...

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