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Football: African 2026 World Cup qualifying tables
Hindustan Times
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September 5, 2025
African 2026 World Cup qualifying tables after matches on Friday : Football: African 2026 World Cup qualifying tables Group A Egypt 7 6 1 0 16 2 19 Burkina Faso 7 4 2 1 19 7 14 Sierra Leone 7 2 3 2 8 8 9 Guinea-Bissau 7 1 4 2 6 8 7 Ethiopia 7 1 3...
New Graduate Programs Aim to Focus On Addiction Policy, Infectious Disease
The Hoya - Washington D.C.
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September 5, 2025
The School of Health (SOH) launched several new graduate programs in 2025, including masters’ programs in Global Infectious Disease, Science in Global Health and Science in Addiction Policy & Practice in addition to an executive certificate in...
Rights group voices concern over intimidation of Jonglei activist
Sudans Post
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September 1, 2025
Bol Deng Bol, executive director of INTREPID South Sudan. [Photo: Courtesy].JUBA — The INTREPID South Sudan (ISS), a civil society organization based in Jonglei, on Monday expressed concern over the alleged intimidation of a human rights activist...
Goal and Highlights for Ivory Coast 1-0 Burundi in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match
VAVEL
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September 5, 2025
Thanks! And that's all for now! Thank you so much for watching this 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying match, with all the action and excitement (or even the lack thereof, like today) here on VAVEL. Good afternoon, and see you next time! END OF MATCH...
2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Bakambu brace powers DR Congo as Guinea stay aliv
Modern Ghana
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Gambia and Malawi pulled off significant away victories on a lively day of CAF 2026 World Cup qualifying on Friday, while DR Congo strengthened their grip on Group B with a 4–1 win and Guinea kept their Group G challenge alive with a professional...
Opinion| Voices the senior presidential envoy must hear
Radio Tamazuj
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September 2, 2025
Warm greetings to you and your family from thousands of South Sudanese currently living in camps in the six civilian protection areas in our country. Since you took on the role of Senior Presidential Envoy for Special Affairs, we have been closely...
The England talents poached from the national team: A Germany jewel who was persuaded to switch, the star whose DAD convinced him to play for Ghana, and the Wales ace who Gareth Southgate never contacted
Daily Mail
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September 5, 2025
Earlier this week, Aaron Wan-Bissaka accepted his first senior call-up for DR Congo, ending years of speculation over his international future. The West Ham defender, 27, had long been tipped for an England debut after breaking through at Crystal...
Ghana bolsters its defences as new Ebola threat looms
MyJoyOnline
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September 5, 2025
A deadly new Ebola virus disease outbreak has struck the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for the 16th time. At least 15 people have died, including four healthcare workers. For us in Ghana, this news is a sombre reminder that vigilance is...
Security breakdown in Syria: Syriac Catholic archpriest attacked
Catholic News Agency
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September 5, 2025
Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Sep 5, 2025 / 08:00 am Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed: Syriac Catholic archpriest attacked in Syria Tensions in Syria deepened this week after a brutal assault on...
‘I escaped a Russian prison — only to end up in an American jail’
The Times
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With the warm California sunshine on their backs, the Russian dissidents were finally at journey’s end. A year after fleeing their homeland, they had crossed the border into America from Mexico to start a new life in the free world.Vadim and his...
Warrap State bans fattening competitions after two deaths
Eye Radio
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August 29, 2025
Author: Michael Daniel | Published: 2 hours ago Man in fattening competition - photo credit: courtesy The government of Warrap State has announced an immediate ban on traditional fattening competitions after two men died while taking part in the...
The 10 Sunderland players in international action on Friday - when do they kick-off and how to watch
Sunderland Echo
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September 5, 2025
Sunderland have a number of players in international action on Friday... One of the many side effects of Sunderland’s impressive summer transfer window is a sudden upswing in the number of Black Cats players who are involved in international...
Why Did McDonnell Douglas Build The C-17 Globemaster With 4 Engines?
Simple Flying
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September 5, 2025
Why did McDonnell Douglas design the C-17 Globemaster III with four engines instead of two or three? This question goes beyond a simple engineering choice; it touches on the aircraft’s mission profile, operational demands, and the strategic needs...
Revenue Authority warns officials against using unaproved Form 15 in tax collection
Eye Radio
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August 21, 2025
Author: Madram James | Published: 7 hours ago Simon Akuei Deng, Commissioner-General of South Sudan Revenue Authority - Courtesy The South Sudan Revenue Authority has warned public officials to stop using the outdated Financial Form 15 for...
The Rulers of Eswatini Are Donald Trump’s Eager Accomplices
Jacobin
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September 5, 2025
On July 16, the US Department of Homeland Security’s assistant secretary for public affairs, Tricia McLaughlin, announced that a third-country deportation flight had landed in Eswatini, a small kingdom in southern Africa. The flight contained five...
Aaron Wan-Bissaka Switches Allegiance From England to DR Congo, Joins Leopards for 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
Alexa.ng
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In a significant development for African football, West Ham United’s talented right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka has officially switched his international allegiance from England to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), earning his maiden call-up...
Irish Guards express pride during visit to N Ireland to mark 125th anniversary
Express & Star
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September 5, 2025
A young Irish Guards drummer has described taking part in a parade in his home town as a day he will remember for the rest of his life. The Irish Guards and their band are taking part in an historic visit to Northern Ireland for a series of events...
Ghana Bolsters Its Defenses as New Ebola Threat Looms
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
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September 5, 2025
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent A deadly new Ebola virus disease outbreak has struck the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for the 16th time. At least 15 people have died, including four healthcare workers. For us in Ghana,...
Cholera remains Africa's leading public health concern: Africa CDC
Xinhua News Agency
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ADDIS ABABA, Sept. 5 (Xinhua) -- The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has warned that cholera remains the leading public health concern in Africa in terms of the number of cases and fatalities. Some 23...
RwandAir Bolsters Fleet with New Aircraft to Enhance Operations and Minimize Delays
Alexa.ng
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September 5, 2025
In a significant step toward strengthening its operational capabilities and enhancing service reliability, RwandAir, the national carrier of Rwanda, has announced the addition of two Boeing 737-800 aircraft to its fleet in August 2025. One of...