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Latest News : Côte d'Ivoire: UN Urges Finalization of Voters List
The United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI) today called for the finalization of the voters' list to ensure that electoral process was proceeding according to schedule, as the West African country heads towards presidential polls on 31 October.
For some years now, Cote DâIvoireâs national team has been greatly synonymous with household name Didier Drogba.Latest News : UN Urges Finalization Of Voters In Côte D'Ivoire
The UN Operation in Côte d'Ivoire today called for the finalization of the votersâ list to ensure that electoral process was proceeding according to schedule, as the West African country heads towards presidential polls on 31 October.Latest News : Kolo Toure Stripped of Cote D’Ivoire Captaincy
New Cote dâIvoire coach Francois Zahoui announced that Kolo Toure has been stripped of the captainâs armband he was handed in the absence of Didier Drogba, who quit the national team set-up earlier this week.Latest News : Independent Tower Company Launches in Cote D'Ivory
Cote d'Ivoire's first independent tower company "SWAP Technologies and Telecomms Limited" (SWAP) has gone live with its first cell sites built for co-location.Côte d'Ivoire: No Political Mandate, No Development
Continued election delays and political turmoil have for years been used as excuses to justify poor governance and the lack of investment in public services, say civil society groups and public sector workers.Watch 2010 FIBA Cote D’Ivoire vs Greece; Lebanon vs Spain 11:30 a.m. ET 9/1 via Live Stream Online (Free Online Video)
11:30 AM ET Cote DâIvoire vs Greece 17:30 CET 11:30 AM ET Lebanon vs Spain 17:30 CETWatch 2010 FIBA Puerto Rico vs Cote D’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) 9:00 a.m. ET 9/2 via Live Stream Online (Free Online Video)
:00 AM ET Puerto Rico vs Cote DâIvoire 15:00 CETAFCON 2012 Qualifiers: Cote D'Ivoire Striker Seydou Doumbia To Miss Rwanda Clash With Thigh Injury
Cote dâIvoire coach Francois Zahoui was happy to have secured a replacement for Chelsea striker Didier Drogba but his substitute will not be able to honour the call, following an unexpected injury.Cote D’Ivoire Bid Didier Drogba Bye
One issue hovering over the Ivorian national team at the moment is the absence of former captain Didier Drogba and its concomitant consequences. How will the team and fans adjust to the departure of a top finisher and national hero?Giants begin journey to 2012
Algeria, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa and Zambia will get their qualifying campaigns underway with easy home games, while Congo DR and Senegal will collide in the pick of the weekendâs fixtures.Cote D’Ivoire’s Siaka Tiene Signs for Paris Saint-Germain - Report
Contracted to French club Valenciennes till 2011, the 28-year-old has long expressed his intention to leave his current club. PSG say they have concluded a transfer and salary deal with Valenciennes to obtain the services of the Ivorian.China advances to knockout round of basketball worlds
Charles Abouo scored 19 points to lead Cote d'Ivoire to an 88-79 win over Puerto Rico on Thursday at the basketball world championship in group C, sending China to the knockout round on a three-team tiebreaker.Côte d'Ivoire: UN Probe Finds Serious Human Rights Violations During February Protests
Serious human rights violations were committed during the demonstrations held in Côte d'Ivoire in February following the dissolution of the Government and the national electoral authority, according to the United Nations mission in the West African nation.FanHouse: Is Durant really the antidote to LeBron?
In The Works today: a report from the WNBA 's super-heavyweight Storm-Mercury bout; the World Championship in maps; and readers teach us more about Ramadan.AFCON 2012 Qualifiers Preview: Some Important Fixtures
Both teams from Group H will lock horns in Beninâs capital Cotonou with a true mission of obtaining some advantage capable of creating some guarantee for the rest of the competition ahead of a jam against Rwanda and groupâs heavyweights Cote DâIvoire.Didier Drogba Quits Cote D’Ivoire National Team
The week-long rumours of Didier Drogbaâs probable withdrawal from the Cote DâIvoire national team have been confirmed.PSG sign defender Tiene
Côte d'Ivoire international defender Siaka Tiene has signed for French giants Paris Saint Germain from Ligue 1 rivals Valenciennes.Serbia gets by Argentina
KAYSERI, Turkey (AP) Aleksandar Rasic made four free throws in the last 11 seconds Thursday to help Serbia upset top-ranked Argentina 84-82 and win Group A at the FIBA World Championship. Argentina captain and Houston Rockets forward Luis Scola sank two free throws with 38 seconds left to make it 77-77, but Serbia's Dusko Savanovic hit a 3-pointer with 18 seconds remaining.Didier Drogba Named West African Football Union's Player Of The Year
Didier Drogba was voted as the Player of the Year in West Africa by WAFU. The sub-region's maiden awards ceremony was held in Abidjan, Ivory Coast on Wednesday and chaired by Ghanaâs FA president Kwesi Nyantakyi, who represented WAFU president Amos Adamu.The sad disappearance of foreign TV | Marianne M Gilchrist
When I was young, European serials offered a view into other worlds. Why do we now limit ourselves to US imports? For those of us of a certain age, the death of Cécile Aubry at the end of July caused a nostalgic pang: memories of black-and-white television, mountains, and a dog that seemed to be made out of the fluffy snow over which she bounded. Belle et Sébastien , which she originally wrote ...China in last 16, thanks to Ivorians’ insufficient win against Puerto Rico
source: fibaasia.net ANKARA, Turkey - China lost their dayâs game to Turkey 40-87 to close the Preliminary Round proceedings in Group C on Thursday, but that was only a minor battle lost considering that they had already qualified for the last 16 stage irrespective of the result â or the score-line â in this game. The other three FIBA Asia teams wound up their Group games failing to qualify for ...Ready or not Wizards rookie Kevin Seraphin is coming to the NBA
After 5 years of organized basketball, is the Wizards rookie big man ready for the NBA? We spoke to a French Journalist who has watched him play.Societe Generale's Ivory Coast Unit Says Profit Increased by 23% Last Year
Societe Generaleâs Ivorian unit said profit for 2009 rose 23 percent to 20.3 billion CFA francs ($39.7 million).FIBA 2010 World Championships Preview
The Spurs don't have as many players in international competition as usual this summer. But, that doesn't mean we won't be watching.Ghana's Handball team hopes to conquer sub-region
The national handball team is looking forward to conquering the rest of the sub-region when they take part in the ECOWAS Games which kick starts next week in Nigeria.FIBA Worlds: Games To Watch/Open Thread 2.9.10
We're in the final day of FIBA Group play (finally), and some groups are decided, but some groups still have things to sort out. Notably, Group A will have a championship game of sorts between Serbia and Argentina, while 2nd place needs to be decided between Greece and Russia in Group C.Cluff Gold Directorate Change
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - Sept. 3, 2010) - Cluff Gold plc ("Cluff Gold" or the "Company")(TSX:CFG)(AIM:CLF), the dual AIM/TSX-listed West African-focused gold mining company, announces that Douglas Chikohora, the Company's Technical Director, has been appointed a Non-Executive Director and Consultant, effective from 1 September 2010.Pazzini looking to show Florence he's matured
Sampdoria forward Giampaolo Pazzini said he is looking forward to showing the Florentine public that he has matured when he starts for the Azzurri against Estonia.David Blatt '81 Applies Princeton Motto to Hoops
The group-play round of the 2010 FIBA World Championship is complete, and Princeton basketball alum David Blatt '81 has coached the Russian national team on to the tournament's next phase.Tullow buys 50% interest in licences
DUBLIN AND London-listed group Tullow Oil has acquired a 50 per cent interest in a number of licences covering the east African rift basins of Kenya and Ethiopia, an area of 97,000sq km.Government urged to reduce import duties on rice importation
Accra, Sept 2, GNA - The Food and Beverage Association of Ghana (FABAG), has called on Government to reduce import duties on imported rice to discourage smuggling of the produce into the country.Sama Resources Inc. Announces Additional CAN$1,000,000 Under Offering
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Sept. 2, 2010) -Al Ahli swoop for Eller
Qatari side Al Ahli have announced the signing of Brazilian defender Fabiano Eller.2012 AFCON Qualifying Preview: Algeria - Tanzania
The 2010 World Cup participants are not in good shape. In fact, ever since they beat Egypt in Sudan, itâs all been downhill for the Desert Foxes. Prior to their 2-1 loss to Gabon in a recent friendly, they had only scored one measly goal in their last seven games.U.S. routs Iran to keep slate clean; Argentina also 4-0
ISTANBUL (AP) In the political arena, Iran vs. the United States is a matchup that gets attention. In a basketball arena, not so much.Tullow continues Africa expansion
Dublin and London-listed group Tullow Oil has acquired a 50 per cent interest in a number of licences covering the East African Rift Basins of Kenya and Ethiopia, an area of 97,000 sq km.Prandelli: We can't wait to get started
Cesare Prandelli has revealed his Italy players are both nervous and excited ahead of their UEFA EURO 2012 qualifier against Estonia, and discussed the way to bring the best out of Antonio Cassano.Abouo playing for Ivory Coast national team
By Josh Bolding BYU guard/forward Charles Abouo is making basketball a year-round affair as he suits up for the Cote dâIvoire (Ivory Coast) national team in the 2010 FIBA World Championship in Turkey. The junior is in his second year playing with the national team. In the 2009 FIBA Africa Championship, Abouo had strong performances off the bench, including a 15-point and nine rebound outing ...10 Internationals To Have Played After Their 40th Birthday
Davie Weir has been recalled to the Scotland squad for the upcoming European Championship qualifiers at the age of 40 to join an elite band of veterans to represent their nations past their 40th birthday.Questor share tip: Afren is now a profitable pan-African oil play
It's always reassuring when a company in which you have invested swings into profit. It's even better when it looks like those profits will increase at a substantial rate next year. That's the situation we find ourselves in with oil explorer and producer Afren.African Debate: Which Is The Best North African Team?
Goal.com's Rami Ayari analyzes which North African team looks to be in the best shape at the moment and decides which one of them is deserving of first place in his rankings.Africa: Celebrities Join Push for Action on the Millennium Development Goals
UNDP Goodwill Ambassadors actor Antonio Banderas, tennis player Maria Sharapova and footballers Didier Drogba, Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane, are among a group of celebrities who, from today, will be using their social media networks to support the United Nations push for action against extreme poverty, hunger and disease.Russia defeats China 89-80 at FIBA Worlds (video)
source: bettor.com Russia can now heave a sigh of relief after claiming their third win in the 2010 FIBA World Championships in Turkey. The Russians unleashed a late surge to beat China, 89-80, in their Group C encounter at the Ankara Arena. Russia used a 14-0 run midway in the fourth quarter to turn a 73-75 deficit into an 87-75 advantage. Sergei Monya buried two treys to lead the decisive run ...Lithuania deals blow to reigning champion Spain
IZMIR, Turkey (AP) Lithuania rallied from an 18-point second-half deficit to beat defending champion Spain 76-73 on Tuesday in a game between the two Group D favorites at the basketball world championship. Lithuania used a 23-5 run to tie the score at 66 with 5:25 left. Linas Kleiza scored four points in the last 35 seconds to clinch the win.Chinese basketball coach says team going forward
Chinese coach Bob Donewald said Wednesday China's national team is moving forward despite losses at the men's basketball world championship. "We got probably the youngest team in the world championships and seven brand new players ...Benin Appoint Jean-Marc Nobilo As New Coach
After about a month of negotiations with Jean-Marc Nobilo, the Benin football federation (FBF) announced the appointment of the 50-year-old French tactician as the national team's new head coach on Tuesday.Related Articles...
IZMIR, Turkey (AFP) â While most eyes were on Greeceâs match with bitter historical rivals Turkey on Tuesday, the real excitement was taking place in Group D with Lithuania rallying from an 18 point deficit to beat Spain 76-73.Mommra yenko ooo – travelling in the new Ghana
Anytime I visit Ghana, I never fail to wonder at the enormous improvements in the transport sector â specifically the transportation of persons. My reference point is the early days of Rawlingsâ so called ârevolutionâ. Anyone old enough will remember it all. Inner city transport was hell.Poor Remuneration-A bane to Press Freedom and Ethical Standards
Accra, Aug. 30, GNA-To many in the ink fraternity, 21st August 2010, would go into the history books as one memorable night, especially for the 30 institution and individual Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) award winners. 1 2 3
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