🌟 #FIFAWorldCup 2022 ✳ TODAY ⚽ Morocco vs Spain 6pm (UBC tv) ⚽ Portugal vs Switzerland 10pm Doha, Qatar | Xinhua | Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi has asked for more “respect” for his side as they prepare for a last-16 tie against Spain in the World Cup. The 24-year-old right back knows Spain …
Read More »Sudan’s military, civilian leaders sign framework deal to end political impasse
Khartoum, Sudan | Xinhua | Sudan’s military and civilian leaders on Monday signed a political framework agreement to end the political impasse and institute a two-year transitional civilian authority. Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, commander of the Sudanese Army, and Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, commander of the Rapid Support Forces, signed the deal on …
Read More »Wildlife in concrete jungles: Two African cities home to thriving wildlife
In these two African cities, you can make a turn from the worst traffic jam and find yourself in the relaxing escape of nature within a minute. Nairobi, Kenya | BIRD AGENCY | Kenya, the most famous country in Eastern Africa, was named the world’s leading Safari destination for 2021 …
Read More »WORLD CUP: Senegal seeks to push Africa’s hopes of qualifying a team to semis
🌟 #FIFAWorldCup 2022 ✳ TODAY ⚽ France vs Poland 6pm ⚽ England vs Senegal 10pm (UBC TV) Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Senegal National team will today night take on England in the round of 16 at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022. After making it through the group stage, the African reigning …
Read More »Embolo, Fati and Garang make Africa proud at Qatar World Cup
World cup 2022: Here are Here are 11 players of African descent making waves in foreign teams Doha, Qatar | BIRD AGENCY | Over 50 players of African descent are spread across 11 teams – excluding sides from the continent – that are competing in Qatar. One of them, Embolo, recently …
Read More »Small African economies industrialising fastest
Smaller African countries are punching beyond their weight to diversify their economies from agricultural dependence, a new report shows. Nairobi, Kenya | BIRD AGENCY | A new report shows that value-add factories and public-private partnership are helping small African countries industrialize much faster than their larger peers. The recently …
Read More »Tunisia’s spicy sauce harissa enters UNESCO cultural heritage list
Tunis, Tunisia | Xinhua | Tunisia’s spicy sauce harissa was added on Thursday to the intangible cultural heritage list of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The item “Harissa, knowledge, skills and culinary and social practices” passed the examination at the 17th session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee …
Read More »Otto Addo saddened by team’s early exit, resigned as Ghana coach
Doha, Qatar | QNA | Ghana coach Otto Addo expressed his sadness at his team’s early exit from the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, after losing to Uruguay 0-2 in their match today at Al Janoub Stadium in the final round of Group H fixtures. In a statement after the match …
Read More »Cameroon coach: Proud of squad game against Brazil
Doha, Qatar | QNA | Head coach of Cameroon Rigobert Song expressed pride in the performance of his players against, who won Brazil 1-0 in the match that was held at Lusail Stadium in the third and final round of Group G competitions in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. At …
Read More »Get ready for more electric vehicles on African roads in 2023
From Kenya to Nigeria, African startups are debuting electric vehicles and unveiling plans for increased fleet deployments, especially in the public transport sector, as electric vehicles roll out across the continent. Nairobi, Kenya | BIRD AGENCY | Kenyan e-mobility firm BasiGo recently secured $6.6 million in new funding to fast-track …
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