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PSG upset Barcelona to book a duel against Dortmund in UCL semis

Dortmund will face Paris Saint-Germain again in the semifinals. PSG progressed to the final four with a 4-1 win at Barcelona. The teams played already this season with Dortmund losing 2-0 in Paris in their opening group match, then drawing 1-1 in the
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17 Apr 2024

Ghana still striving to reach debt deal with bondholders

The office of the Finance minister sought to reassure Ghanaians Monday (Apr. 15) saying an interim deal had been reached and that negotiations with bondholders were ongoing. Ghana and its creditors must reach a deal that is consistent with debt thres
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16 Apr 2024

Hellen Obiri claims back-to-back Boston Marathon titles, leading Kenyan women's podium sweep

The 34-year-old Obiri split from more than a dozen runners in the second half of the race, then outfought a challenge from Kenyan Sharon Lodeki over the final three miles for the victory.
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16 Apr 2024

SA users of Starlink will be cut off at the end of the month

Starlink users in South Africa are facing a major setback as the satellite internet service provider has issued a warning that their services will be terminated by the end of the month.
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16 Apr 2024

Senegal to host first Olympic event in Africa

Africans is anticipating the first-ever Youth Olympic Games to be hosted on the continent in 2026, in Dakar, the capital of Senegal.
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16 Apr 2024

Sengal to host first Olympic event in Africa

Africans is anticipating the first-ever Youth Olympic Games to be hosted on the continent in 2026, in Dakar, the capital of Senegal.
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16 Apr 2024

Beijing half marathon hit by controversy as Chinas He Jie allowed to win

Footage emerged showing Kenya's Robert Keter and Willy Mnangat, along with Ethiopia's Dejene Hailu, appearing to signal to the finish line and slowing down before letting He pass them. This move has sparked criticism from some Chinese social media us
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16 Apr 2024

Chinas economic growth hits 5.3%

The government announced Tuesday that the world's second-largest economy grew at a rate of 5.3% annually from January to March, surpassing the forecasted 4.8%. Compared to the previous quarter, the economy expanded by 1.6%.
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16 Apr 2024

Zimbabweans forced to use US dollar in absence of new currency ZiG

The new ZiG currency which was supposed to be effective from April 8 was delayed until the April 30th, leaving the US Dollar, dominating the market.
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16 Apr 2024