Yaounde, When Samuel Eto’o won the election to become president of the Cameroon soccer federation, he jumped from his chair and punched the air like he might have done after scoring a goal at the height of a playing career that put him among the best s…
Day: March 25, 2022
Civil Society Under Siege in Libya as Crackdown Intensifies, UN Officials Say
GENEVA — U.N. human rights officials warn a deepening crackdown on civil society in Libya is creating a chilling effect on human rights defenders and other activists, who are subject to arbitrary arrests and other forms of government intimidation.Human…
Algeria win 1-0 away to Cameroon in World Cup playoff first leg
Douala, Algeria’s Islam Slimani headed home for a 1-0 away victory over Cameroon in their World Cup playoff first leg in Douala on Friday to take a giant step towards a place at this year’s finals in Qatar.The tall striker extended his goal tally in th…
Grapes of Wrath: Australian Winemakers’ Loss in China is South Africa’s Gain
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA — It’s really just a case of wine-wine diplomacy. South African vineyards, buoyed by the trade row between Beijing and Canberra, have seen their exports to China more than double and are even producing wines specifically for …