US guarding against overconfidence in Presidents Cup
CHARLOTTE, N.C.: The American team room at Quail Hollow has photos of winning teams from the Presidents Cup over the years, and it’s a wonder there’s room for all of them.
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Atletico Madrid denounce racist chants against Vinicius
MADRID: Atletico Madrid on Tuesday condemned the racist chants made by some of their fans against Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior and pledged to work with authorities to identify those responsible.
'Horrible day' for dinosaurs: Small asteroid hit off coast of Guinea, 66 million years ago
But first, Angola is on the eve of the most competitive election in its history. President Joao Lourenço of the long-ruling MPLA is seeking a second term but faces a strong challenge from the UNITA opposition bloc. FRANCE 24's Clément Bonnerot reports.
Global powers court Africa as alliances shift in newly multipolar world
In Senegal, a recent election saw President Macky Sall's camp lose control of parliament, but the recent defection of an independent MP to the presidential coalition has dramatically changed the picture.
Senegal striker Sadio Mané named African footballer of the year
Mané finished ahead of Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah, his former Liverpool teammate, and fellow Senegalese Edouard Mendy in the voting for the award given by the Confederation of African Football.
From the Sahel to Dubai: On the trail of dirty gold
The United Arab Emirates is being singled out for turning a blind eye to the origin of the gold bars entering its territory. In response, international institutions such as the OECD are calling for stricter industry regulations. The gold boom in Sahelian regions is attracting increasing interest from armed groups, including jihadists.
Energy in Angola: growing all sources for an energy-secure future
Southern Africa's second-largest oil and gas producer, Angola aims to be an energy superpower with an array of renewables including solar, wind and hydropower. International giants like TotalEnergies and ExxonMobil have been in Angola for decades, welcoming Angola's stable government with streamlined regulatory and tax policies. Along with the national producer Somoil, they are also developing renewable energies and cutting the carbon footprint of their petroleum production.
Wine and Rum: Angolan producers thrive domestically and eye up the global market
With a soil and climate that allow two harvests a year, Angola’s Vale do Bero vineyard in the rich agricultural province of Namibe, is an example of how growers are meeting demand on the domestic market.