🌟 #FIFAWorldCup 2022 ✳ TODAY – FINAL ⚽ Argentina vs France 6pm Doha, Qatar | Xinhua | Lionel Messi is in a buoyant mood as he prepares to lead Argentina in their quest for World Cup glory against defending champions France, Albiceleste goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez said on Saturday. Sunday’s match in Lusail is almost certain …
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United Nations, USA | Xinhua | The United Nations on Friday launched the International Decade of Indigenous Languages to help them survive, and protect them from extinction. Preserving their languages is “not only important for them, but for all humanity,” said UN General Assembly President Csaba Korosi. “With each indigenous language …
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Dar es salaam, Tanzania | Xinhua | The World Bank has earmarked about 15 million U.S. dollars to accelerate regional digital integration efforts across the East African Community (EAC), the EAC said in a statement on Saturday. The statement, issued by the EAC headquarters in Tanzania’s northern city of Arusha, said the …
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Kampala, Uganda | QNA | Croatia’s goals were scored by Josko Gvardiol (7), Mislav Orsic (42); while Morocco’s goal was scored by Achraf Dari (9). FIFA President Gianni Infantino presented the Croatian team with bronze medals after they secured third place for the second time at a FIFA World Cup, having also …
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Geneva, Switzerland | Xinhua | Israeli settler violence and excessive use of force by Israeli forces against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank have made 2022 the deadliest in this area since the United Nations started systematically documenting fatalities in 2005, a group of UN experts said Thursday. Altogether 150 Palestinians have …
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Mogadishu, Somalia | Xinhua | The World Bank said it has approved a 70 million U.S. dollar International Development Association (IDA) grant to develop resilient water, agriculture, and environmental services for rural communities in Somalia’s drylands. The Somalia Water for Rural Resilience Project, known as “Barwaaqo” and builds on the Biyoole project, …
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Doha, Qatar | Xinhua | FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed on Friday that the organization will reconsider the format for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the USA, Canada and Mexico. The 2026 tournament will see the number of teams expanded from 32 to 48, and it had originally …
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🌟 #FIFAWorldCup 2022 ✳ TODAY – 3rd place play-off ⚽ Morocco vs Croatia 6pm Doha, Qatar | Xinhua | Here are some facts ahead of Saturday’s World Cup third-place play-off between Morocco and Croatia in the Khalifa Stadium on Saturday evening. The two teams have already played each other in this tournament, drawing their opening match …
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Doha, Qatar | Xinhua | Fernando Santos became the latest victim of failing to live up to World Cup expectations after he was sacked as Portugal coach on Thursday. Although the 68-year-old had been under contract until after the 2024 European Championships, the Portuguese Football Federation said in a statement announcing his …
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Can continent keep up its record $7bn funding trend over next 12 months amidst current global turmoil? COMMENT | Thabiso Foto | Startups have become vital engines of change that can have an outsized impact on an economy. They are crucial in fueling innovation and enhancing economic and digital competitiveness. They improve …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
