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The Libyan Football Federation decided Sunday to organise the final of the Libyan Cup in the Hammadi Agrebi stadium in Rades.
The final, pitting Al-Ahly of Tripoli against Al-Akhdar, is scheduled for May 2, according to a federation press release.
Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse
Tunisia’s U20 national soccer team is starting a three-day training camp in Tunis from Monday, prior to the U-20 World Cup (May 20 -June 11).
The camp includes three training sessions, scheduled for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in Rades.
Coach of the national team Montassar Louhichi had called up 30 players.
They are: Makram Sghaier, Dhieddine Chihi, Adem Garrab, Youssef Senana, Yassine Dridi, Mohamed Amine Kechiche, Mohamed Adem Ouertani, Hedi Jertila, Raki Laouani, Mahmoud Ghorbel, Baraket Lahmidi, Ali Saoudi, Sadok Kedida, Mohamed Wael Derbali, Mohamed Aziz Nsibi, Ahmed Jeffali, Mohamed M’tiri, Rayen Haddad, Chahine Smaoui, Rayen Nasraoui, Jibril Othmane, Karim Abed, Bechir YaSkoub, Thomas Zouaghi, Amine Chamkhia, Sofiène Jenane, Rayen Fabre, Hichem Chiha and Gianni D’Angelo.
Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse
In order to boost corporate and veteran football in Cameroon, Cameroon Telecommunications, CAMTEL, has signed a year’s partnership with the Cameroon Football Federation, FECAFOOT.
The agreement was signed on April 17, 2023 in Yaounde between Achidi Judith Yah, General Manager of CAMTEL and Samuel Eto’o, President of FECAFOOT.
The one year agreement with an option to extend for two more years will see CAMTEL sponsor the inaugural edition of corporate and veteran football championship in Cameroon. FECAFOOT is expected to communicate on the championship.
The telecommunication company has also revealed that the partnership entails them offering a financial package as well as electronic communication products and services during the years.
Speaking after signing the agreement, the General Manager of CAMTEL said giving back is one of the company’s priorities.
“We are extremely pleased with the signing of this partnership with FECAFOOT. We want to support football as we have been doing regularly with other sport disciplines. As a true corporate citizen, our company intends to continue giving back to our communities and sports is a great opportunity for us.”
“We are happy to have CAMTEL as one of our key partners in the promotion of football in Cameroon. We thank CAMTEL for trusting us as we prepare to launch the first edition of the corporate and veteran championship. We look forward to a successful partnership,” Samuel Eto’o, President of FECAFOOT said.
Source: Cameroon News Agency
The civil protection teams have managed Monday morning to put out a huge fire that broke out in the industrial zone of Agareb (Governorate of Sfax) on Sunday night, causing tremendous material damage without recording any human loss.
The fire caused heavy losses in a factory of second-hand clothes and was successfully extinguished by the civil protection, prevented it from spreading to a neighbouring oil conditioning factory.
Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse
Authorities in Laikipia County have launched an investigation into sale of uninspected meat in local trading centres following public outcry over theft of sheep and goats in farms.
Laikipia County Commissioner Joseph Kanyiri said unscrupulous traders were taking advantage of the cheaply available stolen livestock to make huge profit margin without regard of public health guidelines.
‘It is believed that those who steal livestock, slaughter and stock in local butcheries without subjecting the product for mandatory inspection, thereby exposing members of the public to the risk of contracting diseases. This must stop,’ warned Kanyiri.
He noted that those found with unstamped meat in their butcheries, will be charged in a court of law.
‘We will be inspecting slaughter houses to ascertain the stamp from the meat inspectors. If not stamped, the seller will have a case to answer,’ said Kanyiri.
The incident comes after irate residents from Matanya village, Laikipia central sub county over the weekend, set ablaze a Toyota Probox suspected to have been involved in the transportation of the missing livestock.
During the incident, Commissioner Kanyiri told KNA that the suspects reportedly threw the stolen livestock through the windows of their vehicle while escaping the wrath of the angry mob who were baying for their blood. However, administrator cautioned residents against taking law into their own hands and let the police handle the matter.
The County Commissioner said that 45 sheep belonging to Martha Gathinji from Marura sub-location were also stolen on the wee hours of Sunday morning and after the police search, eight lambs were recovered at Mountex along Nanyuki River.
This comes barely two weeks after a Nanyuki-based butchery owner was arrested after 43 suspected stolen sheep were found at his homestead at Ruai village on the outskirts of Nanyuki town.
Kanyiri said a racket involving theft of livestock and sale of uninspected meat within Nanyuki town has been going on for a while.
He further warned against transportation of livestock at night in Laikipia County.
Source: Kenya News Agency
The financial and technical cooperation and the joint will to further boost it in the coming period, especially in social protection, small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) development and renewable energy fields, were at heart of a meeting between Economy and Planning Minister Samir Saied and World Bank (WB) Vice President for the Middle East and North Africa Ferid Belhaj, held on the sidelines of the 2023 Spring Meetings of the WB Group and International Monetary Fund (April 10-16 in Washington).
The two officials also discussed ways to build capacity to address climate change and achieve food security, and ways to further consolidate and widen cooperation in the social protection field to include the economic empowerment programme launched by the government several years ago.
Emphasis was laid in this regard, on the programme’s effectiveness in helping to provide adequate mechanisms for the benefit of needy categories who have no source of income, in order to improve their living conditions and purchasing power, by helping them set up small projects.
In addition to other scheduled programmes, this programme is in line with the government’s policy to ensure a balance between economic growth and social stability, particularly with regard to the revision of the subsidy system, Saied said.
As far as boosting SMEs is concerned, the minister commended the support of the World Bank, which had recently approved a US$120 million loan under the the Support to Small and Medium Enterprises for Economic Recovery Project, to be disbursed as soon as possible.
The two sides pointed out the need to speed up all the technical and financial stages of the electricity interconnection project between Tunisia and Italy “ELMED.”
They also discussed the projects to be carried out in the renewable energy field and how to improve STEG’s strategy to develop the electricity transmission network.
The possibility that the WB will provide a financial and technical support to deepen the strategic study in progress, in order to identify practical solutions to tackle the water deficit and reinforce food security, including the development of a strategy for saving and rationalising water use, the establishment of a programme to combat water leaks and improve the maintenance of drinking water networks, the use of modern irrigation techniques, the exploitation of treated water in agricultural production, notably for fodder, sea water desalination and brackish water treatment and others projects, were also touched upon during this meeting.
The talk further turned on the measures taken to unblock some WB-funded projects, including the adoption of Law No. 68 to improve the efficiency of the implementation of public and private projects and the recent adoption by a cabinet meeting of 185 measures to improve the business and investment climate, in consultation with the private sector.
Saied and Belhaj affirmed joint willingness to develop bilateral cooperation under the country partnership strategy, which will be submitted to the WB Board of Directors in mid-June.
Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse
Real Tamale United were big winners on Sunday as they brushed aside Bibiani Gold Stars 5-1 at the Aliu Mahama stadium in Tamale.
Manaf Umar broke the deadlock inside 28 minutes before Issah Kuka added to the tally in the 42nd minute through a spot kick.
Abednego Tetteh scored 10 minutes after the break to reduce the deficit for Gold Stars on 55 minutes. Issah Kuka again got on target on the hour mark to restore RTU’s two goal advantage.
The inform striker completed a hat-trick to make it 4-1 for Real Tamale United as he added to the tally in the 62nd minute to put the game beyond the reach of the visitors.
Stephen Anokye Badu later put the icing on the cake in the 80th minute to make it 5-1.
Real Tamale United are now in 10th place with 35 points – 12 points behind leaders Aduana FC while Gold Stars sit in 6th place with 38 points.
King Faisal gave their survival chances a major boost as they came from behind to beat Dreams FC 2-1.
After a dominant display in the opening minutes, Mohammed Abubakar gave the visitors a thoroughly deserved lead inside 10 minutes when he smashed home from the edge of the box.
Baba Yahaya drew King Faisal level in the 38th minute with a fine finish following a melee before substitute Mohammed Fatao scored the winner in the 89th minute.
FC Samartex 1996 had to dig deep to overcome Accra Lions 1-0 at Nsenkyire Park.
After a barren draw in the first half, the home side improved tremendously and created a number of golden opportunities but all came to naught until Dauda Yussif slotted home from close range in the 88th minute.
Legon Cities recorded a 2-0 win over bottom placed Kotoku Royals on Sunday to give their fight against relegation a boost.
The Royals had Michel Otou to thank for the points as he scored a brace at the El Wak stadium on Sunday. Michel Otou opened the scoring in the 52nd minute with a well-placed pass from outside the box.
The hardworking midfielder sealed the win in injury time when he went round two players before slotting home the winner.
The win takes Legon Cities out of the relegation zone whiles Kotoku Royals, remains at the bottom of the table with 21 points.
Medeama SC needed a Vincent Atinga penalty to pip Karela United FC 1-0 in the Western derby on Sunday.
The former Hearts of Oak defender drilled home from the spot in the 28th minute after Theophilus Anobah was brought down in the box.
The win has propelled Medeama SC to the second spot with 44 points, three points behind leaders Aduana Football Club.
Source: Ghana News Agency
The 2022/23 betPawa Ghana Premier League is getting keen at both ends of the standings, and week 26 produced wins for all teams playing at home.
Berekum Chelsea handed Asante Kotoko their biggest defeat of the season after edging them 3-0 at Golden City Park, Berekum.
Three second-half goals from Patrick Ansu, Fravien Kongoza and Quattara Kalo ensured an emphatic victory for Berekum Chelsea, who now moved six points away from the relegation zone.
It was the seventh loss for Kotoko this season as they have struggled on the road and now occupy fifth position on the league table, eight points adrift of leaders Aduana Stars.
Accra Hearts of Oak recorded a 2-1 victory against struggling side Nsoatreman at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday.
An own goal from Philip Ofori and a second half strike from Amankwah Baafi ensured the Phobians secured all three points against Nsoatreman as they moved within five points of leaders Aduana Stars.
The Phobians are gradually getting back to form, as they have only lost once in their last seven matches and are looking like strong contenders for the league title.
Aduana Stars stayed top of the league after their 1-0 victory against Great Olympics at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex in Abrankese, Ashanti Region.
It was the first time the Aduana Stars were using the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex after being banned from their home grounds.
Frank Owusu’s second half strike was enough to sink Great Olympics who were second from bottom in the relegation zone.
The most in form team in the league, Medeama SC, secured a 1-0 victory against regional rivals Karela United at CAM Park.
Medeama have only lost once in their last 12 league matches and are only three points behind Aduana Stars with eight matches left in the season.
The biggest scoreline in week 26 happened at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium after Real Tamale United annihilated Bibiani Gold Stars 5-1.
Issa Kuka scored a hat trick for the Northern giants, while Manaf Umar and Darkwah Badu each scored a goal to ensure an emphatic victory for RTU.
Full results of week 26:
Berekum Chelsea 3-0 Kototo
Hearts 2-1 Nsoatreman
Aduana Stars 1-0 Great Olympics
Medeama 1-0 Karela United
RTU 5-1 Gold Stars
Tamale City 3-2 Bechem United
Legon Cities 2-0 Kotoku Royals
Samartex 1996 1-0 Accra Lions
King Faisal 2-1 Dreams
Source: Ghana News Agency
Angola’s portfolio of issues on the London stock market of international bonds, in the form of “Eurobonds”, today represents around 19% of the debt stock, the Ministry of Finance has said.
Eurobonds are all securities issued in a market whose security currency is different from the issuing market currency, in this case the Kwanza.
The data were released by the Minister of Finance, Vera Daves, to the investors in the international financial market with present or future interest in Angolan bonds.
The ceremony took place during a roadshow held last week in Washington, USA, as part of the spring meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which ended on Sunday, April 16th.
The meeting was attended by around 60 representatives of various entities operating in the international financial market.
The Angolan minister of Finance, Vera Daves, addressed the main macroeconomic indicators and ongoing measures for public debt management, according to a note from the sector reached ANGOP on Monday (17).
“These are numbers that investors usually like to follow and hear firsthand from the portfolio holders”, said Vera Daves, stressing that verbal information is always better than just reading reports and statistics.
The 2023 General State Budget forecasts a public debt of around 45%.
At this event, Angola presented fiscal, monetary, exchange rate and real economy policies to investors in the international financial market with a present or future interest in Angolan securities.
The Angolan delegation, still within the framework of the meetings in Washington, held a meeting on Friday, 14th, with the Vice-president of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Sérgio Pimenta, and senior staff of the institution.
During the meeting, Angola asked for greater commitment from the IFC in financing projects and initiatives from the private sector.
According to the available data, currently the pipeline of projects includes some components of technical assistance and consultancy, as well as short and long term financing, involving local banks such as BNI, BFA, BMA, among others.
In terms of infrastructure, such as transport and telecommunications, there are possibilities for IFC to get involved in supporting, in technical terms, the structuring of public-private partnerships (PPP).
IFC’s Vice President, Sérgio Pimenta, recognised the existing operational difficulties, ensuring greater involvement of the organisation in the opportunities that arise.
During the meeting, priorities were aligned with a focus on supporting the private sector, such as grain production, livestock, fisheries and the structuring of PPPs, with emphasis on the transport, energy and water sectors.
The IFC-International Finance Corporation- is the World Bank Group wing dedicated to supporting the private sector and has been operating in Angola since 2019.
Source: Angola Press News Agency (APNA)
Accra Hearts of Oak defeated Nsoatreman FC 2-1 at the Accra Sports Stadium to sustain their chase on the premiership title.
Hearts are now 42 points and third on the table, as Aduana Stars remains on the summit of the table with 48 points.
The phobians went ahead in the first half with an own goal from Nsoatreman’s Philip Ofori, who directed Linda Mtange’s freekick into his own net.
Amankwah Baafi made it two for Hearts in the second half, after completing a swift counter attack.
Samuel Ofori had the consolation goal for Nsoatreman with a simple tap in the later stages of the game.
Source: Ghana News Agency