Africa: Aligning AfCFTA and Agenda 2063 With FOCAC in Charting Africa’s Path to Economic Transformation

[ad_1] Africa stands on the cusp of an economic transformation that promises to reshape its place in the global economy. Central to this vision are three powerful frameworks: the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Agenda 2063 and the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). Individually, each of these initiatives holds great promise for the continent. However, their alignment can unlock even greater synergies, accelerating Africa's industrialisation, sustainable development and economic integration. By strategically harmonising AfCFTA's trade objectives, Agenda 2063's development […]

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Uganda/Kenya: Neighbors Uganda One Point Away From Afcon Qualification

[ad_1] Nairobi — Neighbors Uganda, co-hosts of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations and next year's Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) are just one point away from qualification to next year's AFCON after edging out South Sudan 2-1 in Juba. Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp Kenya Police FC's Alfred Leku scored a second half own goal to hand the Cranes a win away from home, victory that took them top of Group K with 10 points, two ahead […]

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Japan

Thomas Tuchel appointed England manager

[ad_1] London – Thomas Tuchel was named England's new manager on Wednesday, with the German set to start in the role from Jan. 1, 2025.The 51-year-old, who has been out of work since leaving Bayern Munich at the end of last season, succeeds Englishman Gareth Southgate as permanent coach and becomes the third foreign manager of the Three Lions after Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello.A former coach of Chelsea, Borussia […]

October 16, 2024 4

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Africa: When Will World Food Day Be a Day to Actually Celebrate?

[ad_1] Baltimore, Maryland USA — World Food Day seems like it should be a time to celebrate. A day to eat delicious meals and enjoy the rich traditions and cultures of food around the globe. But it's difficult to celebrate when conflict, the climate crisis, and our biodiversity loss crisis leave at least 733 million people hungry around the world. Dr. Evan Fraser from the Arrell Food Institute at the University of Guelph calls these cascading crises. And the results […]

October 16, 2024 3

Japan

Ishiba’s goal of revising U.S. troops pact likely long-term project

[ad_1] Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has said that he “definitely” wants to make revisions to a key military pact with Washington “a reality,” but his push to change the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) governing the U.S. military presence in Japan is unlikely to happen any time soon, if at all.Ishiba repeatedly referenced revising the SOFA during his successful campaign for the Liberal Democratic Party presidency, and has continued to […]

October 16, 2024 4

Africa

Case begins to remove Kenya deputy president

[ad_1] Kenya's parliament has begun the final step to remove Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office.An overwhelming majority voted in the National Assembly last week to approve his impeachment, setting the stage for the two-day trial in the Senate that decides whether or not to oust him.The deputy president faces 11 charges including corruption, inciting ethnic divisions and undermining government - all of which he denies.The row follows his recent […]

October 16, 2024 2

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Africa: Angola, DR Congo, Egypt Qualify, South Africa Denied By Congo

[ad_1] TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 qualifiers action on Tuesday saw more nations secure their place in the finals as the race towards a place in Morocco continues to intensify across the continent. Angola, DR Congo and Egypt were the three nations that secured their tickets to next year's showpiece during the 16h00 GMT matches that took place on Tuesday evening. CAFOnline takes a look at some of the outcomes of the fixtures that took place. Rwanda […]

October 16, 2024 4

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Angola Beat Niger, Qualify for CAN for 10th Time

[ad_1] Luanda — Angola national football team qualified for the African Cup of Nations (CAN2025) on Tuesday after beating Niger 1-0 in the fourth round of Group F qualifying. The sole goal of the match played at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Morocco, was scored by Zini at the minute (1'), allowing the Angolans to consolidate their lead in Group F, with 12 points. Angola had defeated Niger 2-0 at home in the third round of the qualifying group after […]

October 16, 2024 4

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Senegal/Ghana: Senegal, Uganda and DR Congo Seal TotalEnergies CAF Afcon Places, Sudan Sink Ghana

[ad_1] DR Congo, Uganda and Senegal secured their spots at the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco after important wins in their qualifying matches on Tuesday. Tanzania 0-2 DR Congo: Meschack Elia brace seals victory DR Congo continued their perfect run in Group H with a commanding 2-0 win over Tanzania at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium that helped them seal their place at the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON in Morocco. After a goalless first half, Meschack Elia […]

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Month: October 2024