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Deadly weekend as bombs in Kenya, Somalia, Cameroon kill police officers

Andrew Mbeki - June 17, 2019

CAMEROON Bombs in Cameroon, Kenya and Somalia over the weekend killed at least 12 police officers, and injured dozens...

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sky news africa Gabon faces Ghana as both sides go to their second match in Group C of the ongoing TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021. While Gabon Leopards emerged 1-0 victorious over Comoros in their group opener, Ghana Black Stars conceded a defeat with the same score against Morocco. It will be a tough mission for both sides. Match Card Date: 14 January 2022 Time: 20:00 local time (19:00 GMT) Venue: Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium, Yaounde Group: C Match: Gabon v Ghana Aaron Boupendza of Gabon celebrates goal with teammates during the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations Afcon Finals football Comoros and Gabon Gabon – Leopards want to complete business Despite having to do it with their inspirational captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Gabon done the needed business in their opener against newcomers Comoros. Aaron Boupendza was their hero to thank as he netted the match winner. Now with Aubameyang available again, The Panthers will look forward to completing the business with another won that could see them through to the next round. But it would be a much difficult mission against Ghana that are eyeing revival for their AFCON hopes. What they said Anicet Yala (Assistant coach, Gabon) "We have 28 players at our disposal, and we will seek for solutions among the group. It's always good to count on players like Aubameyang. The group will be stronger. We will go into this game with the same determination as always. We know it won't be an easy game, but I believe in the quality of my players and their talent." Johann Obiang (Defender, Gabon) "Only victory matters to us. Our motivation is high and we're aware that we'll be up against an African football colossus. We are also happy with the return of our teammate Aubameyang. He is an important person for the group and transmits experience to all of us." Ghana Training 2 Ghana – Black Stars revival The pressure will be on Ghana as another unfavorable result could just mean that the Black Stars are in real trouble, after succumbing to a lone goal defeat against Morocco. Four-time champions Ghana will hope that brothers Andre and Jordan Ayew rise up to their expected brilliance as nothing but a win could see them reviving their hopes. Milovan Rajevac, coach of Ghana (2) What they said Milovan Rajevac (Coach, Ghana) "We will definitely keep our tricks and try to be more efficient. Our focus is on tomorrow's game and we are ready. It's true that there is a lot of pressure, but a coach has to know how to deal with all that. We are going into this game to get the three points.” Richmond Boakye (Forward, Ghana) "Our motivation is high, and the team is focused on winning. We know that our fans expect a lot from us. Our aim is to win the game and fight for the trophy. We are all prepared. As a striker, I hope to score, and we are here for that. I believe we will win the game.”

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June 14, 2019

Skynewsafrica At least 250 journalists are jailed around the world, with the largest number held in China, amid a growing crackdown by authoritarian regimes on independent media, a press watchdog group said Wednesday. Many of those imprisoned face "anti-state" charges or are accused of producing "false news," according to the report by the New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists which also cited Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Eritrea, Vietnam, and Iran for their jailing of journalists. The press freedom watchdog said it counted at least 48 journalists jailed in China, one more than in 2018, as President Xi Jinping ramps up efforts to control the media. That put China ahead of Turkey, which has 47 imprisoned journalists -- and the largest number over the previous three years. The report said the situation in Turkey, which had 68 journalists jailed last year, is not really an improvement but "reflects the successful efforts by the government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to stamp out independent reporting and criticism." AFP/File / BULENT KILIC Journalist and writer Ahmet Altan (C) is led to a car by Turkish police after he was detained on November 12 in Istanbul The CPJ said the Turkish government has shut down more than 100 news outlets and lodged terror-related charges against many of their staff, putting many reporters out of work and intimidating others. "Dozens of journalists not currently jailed in Turkey are still facing trial or appeal and could yet be sentenced to prison, while others have been sentenced in absentia and face arrest if they return to the country," the committee said. The report said authoritarianism, instability and protests in the Middle East led to a rise in the number of journalists locked up in the region, with Saudi Arabia on a par with Egypt as the third worst jailer worldwide, each with 26 imprisoned. In Saudi Arabia, no charges have been disclosed against 18 of the journalists behind bars, and CPJ expressed concern over reports of "beating, burning and starving political prisoners, including four journalists." Several of the arrests in Egypt came ahead of protests against corruption in September, which included calls for President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to resign. Campaigners say the global total of 250 remains disturbingly high even if it is slightly below the 255 counted in 2018 and the record 273 in 2016. AFP/File / KHALED DESOUKI Egyptian photographer Mahmoud Abdel Shakour, known as Shawkan, released in March, 2019, pictured during his trial in Cairo in 2016 after covering the police dispersal of an Islamist protest camp in the city "CPJ believes that journalists should not be imprisoned for doing their jobs," the group said in its report. It cited the case of Chinese freelance journalist Sophia Huang Xueqin, arrested in October after writing about marching with pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong. It also highlighted the case Egyptian economics reporter Mohammad Mosaed, detained after tweeting during an internet shutdown intended to suppress news of protests against high fuel prices. Globally, the number charged with 'false news' rose to 30 compared with 28 last year. This charge is used most frequently in Egypt but has also been leveled against journalists in Russia and Singapore.

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