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African players in Europe: Choupo-Moting, Osimhen carry on scoring
Prolific African scorers Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and Victor Osimhen netted again at the weekend in the final European league matches before the World Cup break. GERMANY ERIC MAXIM CHOUPO-MOTING (Bayern Munich) Choupo-Moting scored his side's second at rock-bottom Schalke after being set up by teenager Jamal Musiala.
Climate disaster aid scheme 'Global Shield' launched at COP27
A scheme to give speedy financial support to communities battered by climate disasters was launched Monday by a group of rich and developing nations at the UN COP27 summit in Egypt. The initiative, backed by the G7 and launched with initial funding of more than $200 million, aims to provide "pre-arranged financial support designed to be quickly deployed in times of climate disasters".
Ghana president fires junior minister over graft allegations
Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo on Monday fired his junior finance minister over corruption allegations made in an upcoming documentary on illegal gold mining. The presidency's statement said Akufo-Addo's decision came after "being made aware of the allegations" against Boahen in the documentary "Galamsey Economy," which is scheduled to be released on Monday.
S.Africa's Ramaphosa brushes aside calls to quit
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday brushed aside calls for him to resign over an alleged criminal cover-up, as he set the stage for a key party conference next month. The president, who denies any wrongdoing, reportedly faced questioning from party rivals and calls to step down at the closed-door gathering.
Fleetwood wins back-to-back Nedbank Golf Challenge titles
Tommy Fleetwood from England successfully defended the Nedbank Golf Challenge title on Sunday, three years after winning the competition for the first time in the South African resort of Sun City. The 2020 and 2021 editions of the Nedbank Challenge were cancelled due ot the coronavirus pandemic. dl/ea
After Ethiopia peace deal, what's ahead is 'more consequential': rebels
Following the signing of a peace deal between Ethiopia's government and rebels in the Tigray region, what lies ahead is "more consequential," a rebel spokesman said Sunday, with humanitarian aid desperately needed.
Desert rally a rare tranquil escape in chaotic Libya
Some 30 quad bikes, motorcycles and four-wheel drives are rallying in Libya's desert -- a welcome but rare taste of normality for a nation lashed by the shifting sands of conflict. Touting photos of the bikes and four-wheel drives against a backdrop of palm trees and brilliant golden sand, the organisers hope to attract attention from beyond Libya's frontiers.
Ethiopia rivals agree on humanitarian access for Tigray
Ethiopia's government and Tigrayan rebels agreed Saturday to facilitate immediate humanitarian access to "all in need" in war-ravaged Tigray and neighbouring regions. "The parties have agreed to facilitate unhindered humanitarian access to all in need of assistance in Tigray and neighbouring regions," according to a joint statement read out at a Nairobi press conference.
Belgian Detry, Dane Hojgaard top Nedbank Challenge leaderboard
Belgian Thomas Detry and Dane Rasmus Hojgaard share the lead on 207 after the third round of the Nedbank Golf Challenge at the South African resort of Sun City on Saturday. Detry and Hojgaard are a shot ahead of two South Africans, former Nedbank winner Branden Grace, who carded a 71, and debutant Thurston Lawrence, whose 65 was the lowest third round score.
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