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Seamer Matt Henry delivered a quickfire double strike Tuesday to tighten New Zealand’s grip on the first Test against a second-string South Africa.Henry removed David Bedingham and Ruan de Swardt in the sixth over of the day before Clyde Fortuin departed on the stroke of lunch as the Proteas limped to 129-7 on day three …

New Zealand reduce depleted South Africa to 129-7 at lunchTue, 06 Feb 2024 00:33:38 GMT Read More »

Senegalese lawmakers on Monday got physical as they debated an unprecedented move to delay this month’s presidential election, which also sparked clashes outside parliament and prompted international concern. The mood in the parliament chamber was close to boiling point by early afternoon, with some deputies shoving and pushing one another, leading to a temporary recess.Outside, security …

Clashes as Senegal parliament debates presidential poll delayMon, 05 Feb 2024 20:47:37 GMT Read More »

Jeanne Diouf was speaking to her cousin in the heart of Senegal’s seaside capital Dakar when police fired tear gas on protesters incensed at moves to delay this month’s presidential vote. Diouf, 45, had to flee to the courtyard of the building to escape the acrid fumes.  Senegalese President Macky Sall on Saturday announced a delay …

Protests muted despite outrage over Senegal bid to delay pollMon, 05 Feb 2024 17:22:00 GMT Read More »

Britain on Monday announced £100 million ($125 million) of new aid for millions of vulnerable people in Ethiopia, saying war, drought and crop failure had created a “growing risk of humanitarian catastrophe”.Authorities in the war-ravaged northern Tigray region have warned it is on the brink of famine. The conflict between federal government forces and Tigrayan rebels …

Britain pledges £100 mn aid for war-hit EthiopiaMon, 05 Feb 2024 15:40:34 GMT Read More »

Walid Regragui will continue as Morocco coach in spite of their Africa Cup of Nations failure, the national football federation said in a statement on Monday.Hopes were high for Morocco in the Ivory Coast after Regragui had led them to the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, a first for any African nation.After …

Morocco stick with Regragui in spite of AFCON ‘failure’Mon, 05 Feb 2024 15:10:14 GMT Read More »

Security forces used tear gas to disperse an opposition rally outside Senegal’s parliament on Monday, shortly before the start of a contentious debate on postponing this month’s presidential election.Several dozen protesters could be heard chanting “Macky Sall dictator” referring to the incumbent president after being scattered by security forces.Senegal has been grappling with a political …

Clashes outside Senegal parliament ahead of election delay debateMon, 05 Feb 2024 11:40:38 GMT Read More »

Rachin Ravindra struck a majestic double century before South Africa’s top order collapsed on Monday, leaving New Zealand in command of the first Test in Mount Maunganui.Ravindra crafted a career-best 240 as the home side were dismissed for 511, before the tourists’ inexperience was exposed as they were reduced to 80-4 at stumps on day …

Ravindra double ton has New Zealand in control of first Proteas TestMon, 05 Feb 2024 06:51:00 GMT Read More »

Deputies in Senegal’s parliament will meet Monday to consider the postponement of presidential elections announced by President Macky Sall, a move that has plunged the country into crisis.They meet after a day of violent street protests in the capital Dakar — during which at least one senior opposition figure was arrested — and growing international …

Senegal deputies to debate election delay after street protestsMon, 05 Feb 2024 06:40:27 GMT Read More »

Victor Osimhen’s Nigeria will aim to continue their formidable record at this Africa Cup of Nations when they take on South Africa in the semi-finals on Wednesday, while hosts Ivory Coast meet the Democratic Republic of Congo after a miraculous run to the last four.Nigeria appear the strongest side left at the competition with the …

South Africa face Osimhen’s Nigeria, Ivory Coast still alive in AFCON semisMon, 05 Feb 2024 03:12:54 GMT Read More »

Rachin Ravindra fell for 240 as New Zealand threatened to bat South Africa out of contention on day two of the first Test on Monday.Ravindra was dismissed just before tea at Mount Maunganui, after showcasing his enormous talent and helping steer the home side to 475-7 against an inexperienced attack.The 24-year-old was bowled trying to …

Ravindra falls for 240 as New Zealand reach 475-7 at teaMon, 05 Feb 2024 03:06:32 GMT Read More »