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Technology and sustainable development: a hamlet in rural South Africa shows how one can power the other

It’s hard to imagine that the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and the fourth industrial revolution can be part of the same conversation.

The Conversation

Ebola outbreak in Uganda coming under control, says Africa health body

The CDC, Africa's top public health body, says that the Ebola outbreak in Uganda is coming under control with no new confirmed case reported in the country for the last 39 days. But it needs to pass 42 days to be considered Ebola-free.

Radio France Internationale

How Ghana, Africa’s rising star, ended up in economic turmoil

The West African nation is a major cocoa and gold exporter, so why is it battling its worst economic crisis in decades?

Al Jazeera

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S.Africa's Eskom warns of long electricity crisis

Johannesburg (AFP) - Beleaguered electricity firm Eskom warned South Africans on Friday to brace for a prolonged electricity crisis as it struggles to power up the continent’s most advanced economy.

AFP

Morocco dream of reaching even greater heights after historic World Cup run

Walid Regragui’s side finished fourth in Qatar and want their achivement to be a stepping stone to further success

The Independent UK

Morocco Coach: We Made a Great Achievement, We Want to Do it Again

Morocco will leave Qatar proud and happy after becoming the first African or Arabic team to reach the last four at a World Cup but they should strive for more in the future, coach Walid Regragui said on Saturday. Morocco were beaten 2-1 by Croatia on Saturday in the third-place…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ball-tampering ghosts banished: Khawaja

Usman Khawaja says the ball-tampering saga has not been discussed in camp ahead of Australia's first Test against South Africa since the infamous 2018 scandal.

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Walid Regragui vows Morocco will fight to achieve ‘crazy’ World Cup dream

Morocco have already made history as the first African team to reach the last four and face reigning champions France in the semi-finals

The Independent UK

Morocco will fight to achieve ‘crazy’ World Cup dream – boss Walid Regragui

Morocco have already made history as the first African team to reach the last four.

The Independent UK

France v Morocco: Keys to World Cup semi-final

Doha (AFP) - World Cup holders France face Africa's first-ever semi-finalists Morocco in Wednesday's last-four clash in Qatar.

AFP

Proteas have own 'wild thing' for Tests

Exciting South Africa tyro speedster Gerald Coetzee wears a bandana, bowls at 150km/h and already has a hat-trick on the tour of Australia ahead of the Tests.

AAP

France Favorites but Morocco Eye Another Knockout Punch

After putting Belgium, Portugal and Spain to the sword in Qatar, Morocco are looking to bring another soccer superpower to their knees when they face France in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday in a match heavy with political and social overtones. Morocco, the first African side to reach the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Morocco’s Tactical Masterplan Ignites Unlikely World Cup Run

Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou leant back in his chair, shook his head and said: “Pinch me, I’m dreaming.” Yes, Morocco really is in the World Cup semifinals. Before arriving in Qatar, the north African nation had only ever won two of its previous 16 matches at the World Cup. The…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Morocco make World Cup history before France face England

Doha (AFP) - Morocco became the first African team ever to reach the semi-finals of a World Cup when they beat Portugal 1-0 on Saturday, before reigning champions France take on England in a mouth-watering clash.

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Regragui ecstatic as Morocco 'write history' at World Cup

Doha (AFP) - Morocco coach Walid Regragui lauded the battling spirit of his injury-hit side after they beat Portugal 1-0 on Saturday to become the first African country ever to reach the World Cup semi-finals.

The Independent UK

Morocco stun Portugal to become first-ever African side to reach World Cup semi-finals

Morocco 1-0 Portugal: Youssef En-Nesyri headed in what would prove the winner in a famous victory

Al Jazeera

Biden to back African Union spot in G20 at US-Africa summit

The United States is expected to discuss the African Union’s role at a three-day summit in Washington, DC.

AFP

Whole of Africa behind Morocco at World Cup: Regragui

Doha (AFP) - Morocco will have the backing of an entire continent when they attempt to become Africa's first World Cup semi-finalists by beating Portugal on Saturday, said coach Walid Regragui.

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Morocco chasing World Cup history against free-scoring Portugal

Doha (AFP) - Morocco head into Saturday's last-eight clash with Portugal knowing they are only one step away from making history as Africa's first World Cup semi-finalists, but they face a buoyant opposition fresh from scoring six goals against Switzerland.

AFP

Killer of S.African anti-apartheid hero Hani freed on parole

Johannesburg (AFP) - South Africa on Wednesday released on parole Janusz Walus, a far-right Polish immigrant who in 1993 assassinated anti-apartheid hero Chris Hani and nearly plunged the country into civil war.

AFP

S. Africa's scandal-hit president 'not resigning'

Johannesburg (AFP) - South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa, embroiled in scandal and under threat of impeachment, has no intention of resigning and will fight both politically and judicially, his spokesman said Saturday.

The Conversation

World Cup final 16: African performances mark a definitive moment in football

For Africa to have multiple teams go beyond the group phase to reach the Round of 16 in a World Cup is a milestone. The remarkable result at the 2022 men’s Fifa World Cup in Qatar – which saw Senegal and Morocco move into the knockout stage is Africa’s best…

The Conversation

World Cup 2022: either Morocco or Senegal could break the glass ceiling

Sixteen remaining teams are playing in the knock-out phase of the 2022 men’s football Fifa World Cup in Qatar, among them two African teams – Senegal and Morocco. The knock-out phase in Qatar reminds football fans globally of the unmistakable glass ceiling over Africa at football World Cups.

AFP

Boks to play Samoa in Cup quarters in Dubai Sevens

Dubai (AFP) - South Africa set up a Cup quarter-final with Samoa at the Dubai leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series although Olympic champions Fiji missed out on the elite draw of the competition.

Liverpool Echo

'An unbelievable feeling' - Everton midfielder made World Cup history in his home city

Everton and the World Cup: Steven Pienaar grew up under apartheid but got to play in Africa's first World Cup game which took place in the city of his birth

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