Côte d’Ivoire/ Africa Cup of Nations (2023 AFCON): Fourth Abidjan bridge and other African Development Bank-funded transport infrastructure now open to traffic
With a cost of €160 million, the bridge took 65 months, around five and a half years, to build. “These roads will help to ease traffic congestion in Abidjan,” Minister Kouakou said. It used to take 20 minutes to cross this bridge, and now it takes just two.”Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Development Bank Group (AfDB). Download more images: https://apo-opa.co/48QgMbNMedia contact:Romaric Ollo HienCommunication and External Relations Departmentmedia@afdb.orgAbout the African Development Bank Group:The African Development Bank Group is Africa’s premier development finance institution. It comprises three distinct entities: the African Development Bank (AfDB), the African Development Fund (ADF) and the Nigeria Trust Fund (NTF).
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January 14, 2024 12:45 UTC
North Korea launches a suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile that can reach distant US bases
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea fired a suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile into the sea on Sunday, South Korea’s military said, two months after the North claimed to have tested engines for a new harder-to-detect missile capable of striking distant U.S. targets in the region. It said South Korea’s military will maintain its readiness to overwhelmingly respond to any provocations by North Korea. The South Korean assessment suggests North Korea could have launched a new intermediate-range ballistic missile, whose solid-fuel engine the North said it had tested in mid-November. North Korea has a growing arsenal of solid-fuel short-range missiles targeting South Korea, but its existing Hwasong-12 intermediate-range missile is powered by liquid-fuel engines. The last time North Korea performed a missile launch was Dec. 18, when it test-fired its Hwasong-18 solid-fueled intercontinental ballistic missile, the North’s most advanced weapon.
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January 14, 2024 12:18 UTC
Host nation Ivory Coast starts Africa Cup party with 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau :: WRALSportsFan.com
— ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — Seko Fofana needed only four minutes to score the first goal of the Africa Cup of Nations as host country Ivory Coast started with a 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau in the tournament opener on Saturday. Two-time champion Ivory Coast was able to maintain possession and calmly set about creating chances through patient buildup play. They responded with “Olé, olé, olé” around the 60,000-capacity Alassane Ouattara Stadium. Ivory Coast hasn't hosted the Africa Cup since 1984, when it started by beating Togo 3-0 in the opening match. Borussia Dortmund forward Sébastien Haller and Brighton winger Simon Adingra both missed Saturday's game for Ivory Coast with injuries.
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January 14, 2024 11:23 UTC
Silicon Technology Company LLC-FZ launches pioneering B2B supplier growth portal, suppliervalley.com, in Meydan, Dubai
Dubai, UAE – Silicon Technology Company LLC-FZ, a pioneering player in the technology sector, announces the launch of its cutting-edge B2B supplier growth portal, SupplierValley.com. SupplierValley.com: Pioneering B2B Supplier GrowthOne of the core offerings of Silicon Technology Company LLC-FZ today is SupplierValley.com, an innovative B2B supplier growth portal designed to empower businesses across the MENA region. The Silicon Technology Company understands that effective marketing is crucial for B2B decision makers. For media inquiries, please contact: office@stco.aeAbout Silicon Technology Company LLC-FZ:Silicon Technology Company LLC-FZ (abbreviated STCO) is a pioneering technology company committed to driving innovation and growth in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. With a focus on empowering supplier businesses, STCO introduces SupplierValley.com, a pioneering B2B supplier growth portal, providing efficient strategies, actionable KPIs, smart value-pricing, and dedicated business development services.
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January 14, 2024 11:03 UTC
State police investigating fatal crash north of Thurmont
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January 14, 2024 09:32 UTC
Israel’s war on Gaza live: Israeli assault continues on 100th day of war
blinking-dot Live updates Live updates,Israel’s war on Gaza live: Israeli assault continues on 100th day of warNo end in sight to Israel’s invasion as PM Netanyahu defiantly declares ‘no one will stop us’ from destroying Hamas.
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January 14, 2024 01:12 UTC
Culinary Gems Unveiled: Exploring Medieval Delicacies from Al-Andalus and North Africa in The Exile’s Cookbook
Newman's zeal for medieval Arab cuisine has led him to recreate nearly 5,000 dishes over the past 13 years. He has arranged banqueting events in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the UAE to introduce these traditional foods to the public, challenging misconceptions about Arab cuisine. "The Exile’s Cookbook" presents 480 recipes, including bread, stews, porridges, truffles, eggs, poultry, meats, vegetables, sweets, and instructions for making soaps and powders. Newman's interpretation of the manuscripts exposes the intricate and refined nature of medieval Arab cuisine, showcasing elaborate cooking techniques and specific culinary implements. Newman contends that Al-Tujibi's culinary collection is a priceless window into his life and a poignant ode to his homeland.
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January 13, 2024 23:35 UTC
RJ Davis scores 22 points, No. 7 North Carolina routs Syracuse 103-67
Armando Bacot added 16 points and 11 rebounds as the Tar Heels (13-3, 5-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) won their sixth consecutive game. The Tar Heels pulled away from Syracuse with a 34-11 run over a stretch of about 11 minutes midway through the first half. The Tar Heels later used a 20-8 run to increase their lead to 39 points, their largest of the game. The Tar Heels center is now 5-2 all-time against the Orange, averaging 13.5 points and 10.7 rebounds in those games. North Carolina: Louisville visits the Tar Heels on Wednesday.
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January 13, 2024 21:13 UTC
Host nation Ivory Coast starts Africa Cup party with 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau
North Andover, MA (01845)TodayA mix of clouds and sun this morning, then some snow showers this afternoon. Winds WSW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of snow 60%..TonightClear skies. Low near 20F. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph.
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January 13, 2024 20:19 UTC
Biggest Country in Africa, List ofTop-10
Biggest Country in Africa Continent 2024Algeria claims the title of the largest African nation, boasting an expansive area surpassing 2.38 million square kilometers as of 2024. Here is the list of top-10 biggest countries in Africa Continent:LARGEST COUNTRIES IN AFRICA CONTINENT S. No. Ethiopia 3.6% 1,104,300Africa’s Largest Country – AlgeriaArea: 2,381,741 square kilometersAlgeria, Africa’s largest country at over 2.3 million square kilometers, boasts a diverse landscape of deserts and mountains. Second Biggest Country of Africa Continent – DR CongoArea: 2,344,858 square kilometersRanking as the second-largest country in Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) spans over 2.3 million square kilometers in Central Africa. Third Biggest Country in Africa – SudanArea: 2,344,858 square kilometersSudan, officially known as the Republic of the Sudan, is positioned in Northeast Africa.
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January 13, 2024 19:56 UTC
World Bank donates Togo laboratory equipment worth $1.6m – The North Africa Post
Togo took delivery Thursday January 11 of laboratory equipment valued at $1.6 million, donated by the World Bank to bolster performance of 18 district hospitals. The donation, the Health Ministry said is in line with the implementation of the project to strengthen emergency preparedness and response to Covid-19. The equipment is made of laboratory refrigerators, freezers, binocular optical microscopes, dry heat sterilizers, differential cell counters, precision balances, universal ovens, and micropipettes. The items will help beef up diagnostic and detection capabilities of hospital laboratories, as well as improving the quality of care. The donation is provided in the framework of monitoring diseases with epidemic potential and enable Togo’s healthcare system to detect them at an early stage.
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January 13, 2024 14:41 UTC
Iran ready to supply region, North Africa with HPV vaccine
TEHRAN –An Iranian knowledge-based company has announced readiness to meet the needs of regional countries as well as North Africa for the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Producing the HPV vaccine needs one of the most complicated technologies in the world, and Iran has been able to produce the vaccine domestically. Passing quality control tests and pre-clinical trials, the clinical trial of the HPV vaccine started in 2019 on healthy volunteers. Cancer therapyOn March 17, A cancer treatment center, which is said to be the most advanced of its kind in the region, was officially inaugurated by President Ebrahim Raisi. The program includes two important documents, namely, “development of national cancer care network” and “development of cancer human resources”, which resulted in the establishment of the early diagnostic centers.
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January 13, 2024 14:40 UTC
Yennayer: North Africa's 3,000-year-old new year's celebration
On the evening of 12 January, dozens of bonfires burned on the rocky hillside above the village of Tisselday in Morocco's High Atlas Mountains. They were lit by families for Yennayer, the Amazigh (or Berber) new year celebrations. The Amazigh calendar starts at 950 BCE, when King Sheshonq ascended the throne of Egypt, meaning this year is 2974. For Amazigh communities in Morocco, this Yennayer will be particularly special. On the Amazigh calendar, Yennayer marks the ending of the agrarian year and the beginning of the next, said Agouni.
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January 13, 2024 14:36 UTC
Akwaba! Africa's biggest football stage, is set... But will it be a success?
Akwaba, the mascot of the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. Reigning champions Senegal, 2019 champions Algeria, and World Cup heroes Morocco will each believe that they can crown a period of success by lifting the gold in the Ivory Coast. Insult was added to very serious injury as they were dispatched by Cameroon in World Cup qualifying, bitterly missing out on Qatar. Then there's Morocco, perennial underachievers at the Nations Cup - they haven't won since 1976 - but now imbued with fresh conviction after reaching the semifinals at the World Cup in Qatar. The handling of TV rights remains a concern, with 'new kid on the block' - Togolese-registered broadcaster New World TV - mopping up the lion's share of the continental broadcast rights.
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January 13, 2024 13:57 UTC
Weekend Read: Agreeing on green hydrogen
From pv magazine 12/23-01/24Green hydrogen and solar will be intricately connected, as is evident in early green hydrogen projects. “As per our knowledge, there are currently no hydrogen projects producing green hydrogen utilizing PPA-contracted electricity. PPAs include supplying renewable electricity to Fortescue Future Industries’ (FFI's) 300 MW Holmaneset green hydrogen and ammonia project in Norway, a green steel project in Sweden, and a 20 MW green hydrogen plant in Germany. “The delegated act, as currently written, makes it very complicated to realize the green hydrogen targets in Europe,” said Kornek. “In particular, the strict requirements on additionality, temporality, and geographical correlation will be extremely difficult to comply with and will make green hydrogen more expensive than necessary.”New European Union rules on green hydrogen could also affect the viability of different kinds of PPA.
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January 13, 2024 13:22 UTC