AFCON Morocco-2025 will be held from 21 Dec. 2025 to 18 Jan. 2026, announces CAF, expressing gratefulness to King Mohammed VI – The North Africa Post
The Executive committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced Friday the dates of Africa’s most popular and competitive football competition, the CAF TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) which will be hosted by Morocco. The final phases of the 35th edition of AFCON-2025 Morocco, will thus take place from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026, CAF announced on Friday. Actually, the CAF Executive Committee also announced Friday the dates for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2024 that will also be hosted by Morocco. The draw for the qualifiers for the AFCON 35th edition will take place on July 4 in Johannesburg, South Africa. It was also decided to hold the 46th Ordinary General Assembly of CAF in Kinshasa on October 10, the Confederation said.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 22, 2024 11:57 UTC
Coins display showcased varied influences in Africa
The Byzantine Empire would no longer hold imperial control over African regions after the Islamic conquest, but the Greco-Roman influences remained in its art and coins. It would start issuing its official coinage in the late third century, with coins issued for 18 rulers in gold, silver and copper. After Aksum’s conversion to Christianity during Ezana’s reign, from around 340 to 380 A.D., some silver coins included a cross. Technical studies have shown that they likely were struck locally but may have been on planchets recycled from Byzantine coins. The coinage of Africa provides evidence of the many different cultures that shaped North Africa in late antiquity.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 22, 2024 11:03 UTC
IND vs BAN T20 World Cup 2024 weather report: Will rain wash out Super 8 clash in North Sound, Antigua?
IND vs BAN T20 World Cup 2024 weather report: India are all set to face Bangladesh in their second match of the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2024 in North Sound, Antigua on Saturday, June 22. The Men in Blue are one of the few unbeaten teams in the tournament and look to continue their dominant run. The clash was cut short by rain after the first innings and then in the second innings. Will it be wet again in the India vs Bangladesh clash? Decent chance of precipitation on the IND vs BAN match-dayAccording to Accuweather, there is a decent 40% chance of precipitation on June 22, the match day of the India vs Bangladesh clash.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 22, 2024 10:43 UTC
5 Best Upcoming Crypto to Buy Now: Explosive Growth Opportunities Ahead!
This article takes you through the five best upcoming crypto to buy now that are currently in their presale phase. This article, based on extensive research and analysis of various reputable crypto sources, dives into best upcoming crypto to buy now. Topping our best upcoming crypto to buy now is 5thscape, followed by DarkLume, BlockDAG ,, and Poodl Inu. 5 Best Upcoming Crypto to Buy NowBelow are our handpicked five best upcoming crypto to buy now that you can invest in and expect a promising growth explosion ahead! Final Thoughts on Best Upcoming Crypto to Buy NowThe crypto space is a dynamic landscape, with new projects coming to the surface and fading overnight.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 22, 2024 10:33 UTC
5 Top Meme Coins to Buy Now: Unveiling the 5 Upcoming Best Meme Coins to Watch in 2024 Incl. ButtChain, catwifhat, Pepe Coin, Bonk, and Mog Coin
This article meticulously explores the 5 top meme coins to buy now in 2024: ButtChain, catwifhat, Pepe Coin, Bonk, and Mog Coin. Unveiling the 5 Top Meme Coins to Buy NowButtChain (BUTT)ButtChain tops our list of best meme coins in 2024. Pepe Coin (PEPE)Pepe Coin draws inspiration from the popular internet meme character, Pepe the Frog, and has carved out a niche in the meme coin market. Here are some key reasons to watch meme coins in 2024:Market Growth: The global cryptocurrency market is expected to continue growing, with meme coins contributing to this trend. Closing Thoughts on the 5 Top Meme Coins to Buy Now in 2024In our search for the 5 top meme coins to buy now, we identified ButtChain, catwifhat, Pepe Coin, Bonk, and Mog Coin as the best meme coins of 2024.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 22, 2024 10:28 UTC
Hijab, Internet Top Issues in Iran's Presidential Debate
The third round of Iran's presidential debates focused on cultural issues, with the government's treatment of women and internet restrictions being the main points of contention. Candidates took turns discussing the brutal crackdown on women defying the mandatory hijab, despite their own roles in intensifying the enforcement. Internet restrictions were also a topic of debate. Even Masoud Pezeshkian, the reformist-backed candidate, defended the government's "intervention" in internet access, justifying shutdowns during national crises. Pezeshkian claimed that all countries intervene in internet access, a frequently repeated but inaccurate defense by Iranian officials.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 22, 2024 10:16 UTC
West Indies open up three-way tussle for semifinal spot
T20 WORLD CUP 2024 SCENARIOSWest Indies open up three-way tussle for semifinal spotby Deepu Narayanan • Last updated onWest Indies chased down United States' 128 in 10.5 overs © AFPWest Indies' massive win over USA has opened up the group with many possibilities. South AfricaDespite remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament, South Africa could still face the axe if they lose to West Indies in the final Super 8 match. If both teams win, all three of South Africa, West Indies, and England will be tied on four points each. If England surpass South Africa's NRR in the first of the two matches in the group, the match between South Africa and West Indies will be a straight shootout. If both lose their respective games, all three of West Indies, England and USA will be tied on two points each and NRR comes to the picture.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 22, 2024 09:26 UTC
North Carolina lawmakers appeal judge’s decision blocking abortion-pill restrictions
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republican legislative leaders are appealing portions of a federal judge’s order this month that blocked several state laws that restrict how abortion pills can be dispensed, including the requirement that only physicians can provide the drugs to patients. Lawyers for Senate leader Phil Berger and House Speaker Tim Moore filed a notice Thursday to seek a review by the 4th U.S. U.S. District Judge Catherine Eagles declared June 3 that the provisions were preempted by federal law and that prosecutors and health and medical officials, among others, couldn’t enforce them. Eagles declared that the provisions were in conflict with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s authority given by Congress to ensure the safe use and distribution of higher-risk drugs. They include requiring in-person consultation 72 hours in advance, an in-person examination and an ultrasound before obtaining a prescription.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 22, 2024 08:01 UTC
Study assesses reuse of North Sea structures for hydrogen production
Offshore staffABERDEEN, UK — Apollo has completed a DEFINE study for the Net Zero Technology Centre for the Hydrogen Offshore Production Project (HOP2). The aim is to develop large-scale offshore green hydrogen production through repurposing oil and gas infrastructure in the UK North Sea and to investigate potential construction of new offshore facilities. Apollo’s team focused on reuse of existing offshore structures while maintaining safety and operational efficiency. Main considerations included safety, efficiency and structural integrity for the hydrogen production process, encompassing water treatment, electrolysis and compression. The study recommended pursuing repurposing of existing assets while also stressing the importance of collaboration with suppliers to develop electrolyser designs suitable for offshore application.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 22, 2024 06:50 UTC
The resilient mallard is widespread
While the mallard might seem common to us, in several ways it can be considered special among waterfowl. They are the most widespread duck in the world, naturally occurring in North and Central America, Eurasia and North Africa. They have been introduced in such places as Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, several South America countries and in South Africa. While a handful of other species — northern pintail, gadwall, northern shoveler — also can be found across the northern hemisphere, none boast the numbers and reach of the mallard population, according to several online sources. Still, mallard numbers have remained relatively steady from 1966 to 2019, according to the North American Breeding Bird Survey.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 22, 2024 06:38 UTC
Norway awards four further North Sea CO2 storage licenses
Offshore staffOSLO, Norway — The Norwegian Energy Ministry has awarded six companies exploration licenses to store CO 2 in four areas in the North Sea. The successful bidders are Aker BP, Equinor, Lime Petroleum, OMV (Norge), PGNiG Upstream Norway and Vår Energi. The company’s Smeaheia storage license, awarded in 2022, is the anchor for this pipeline development, with Albondigas and Kinno to provide additional storage opportunities. "Gaining access to more CO 2 storage capacity aligns well with our ambition of having 30-50 MMt tons of CO 2 transport and storage capacity per year by 2035," Tveit said. Aker BP and PGNiG Upstream Norway were jointly awarded the Atlas CO 2 storage license in the North Sea, close to Aker BP-operated Yggdrasil Field development.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 22, 2024 06:30 UTC
Learning to Live With a Nuclear North Korea
Yet policymakers who expect talks to fail nevertheless commonly advocate maintaining and increasing pressure on North Korea. North Korea has ignored Biden administration’s efforts to engage in the most basic diplomacy while pouring obloquy over both the United States and South Korea. … Prolonged diplomacy may give North Korea the time it needs to build nuclear weapons. One is that it is simply unacceptable for North Korea to have nuclear weapons, as successive U.S. administrations, including the current one, have declared. In demanding full denuclearization, successive administrations have encouraged North Korea to become a serious nuclear power.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 22, 2024 03:12 UTC
Ethiopian Airlines Offers Alternative Route to South Africa from Atlanta
It is an African-owned alternative to reach the popular destinations of Johannesburg and Cape Town,” Mr. Mekonnen says. Ethiopian Airlines’ cargo service facilitates significant trade between Ethiopia and South Africa. For business or tourism, passengers find that Ethiopian Airlines offers a “gateway to Africa,” Mr. Mekonnen asserts. Global Atlanta Publisher Trevor Williams will board the Ethiopian Airlines flight to Addis Ababa and continue on to Johannesburg this month. For more information and to book a flight, visit Ethiopian Airlines.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 22, 2024 03:11 UTC
How Africa’s War on Disinformation Can Save Democracies Everywhere
How much more chaos and murder would ensue if doctored images and deepfakes were proliferating on social media rather than radio, and radicalizing even more of the public? Low levels of digital literacy, fragile politics, and limited online safety systems render the continent ripe for hate speech and violence. Adversarial AI blows up this paradigm by allowing attackers to side-step safety systems based on content,” Haugen told Foreign Policy. As the tools of disinformation grow more sophisticated, old safety systems are becoming defunct. “Investors need to understand that allowing social media companies to continue to operate without oversight places systemic risk across their portfolios.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 22, 2024 02:40 UTC
Doubts over £1bn plan to electrify north Wales mainline
Doubts over £1bn plan to electrify north Wales mainline1 day ago By Gareth Lewis , Political editor, BBC Wales news ShareGetty Images Rishi Sunak was speaking earlier at the Welsh Conservatives manifesto launchThere are doubts over the £1bn plan to electrify the north Wales mainline because it has not had funding agreed or an official go ahead from the UK government. BBC Wales has also seen a copy of a letter from Network Rail to Alun Davies, the Labour Senedd member for Blaenau Gwent. "Following the Network North announcement in October, we have no received any funding nor been formally remitted to carry out any development work". However he did say Network Rail had begun to "explore" its early thinking, produced a "well-received position paper which outlined our thoughts". Responding to a question from BBC Wales over why a remit letter had not been sent, Mr Sunak said: "We're really excited to deliver the north Wales electrification.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 22, 2024 00:24 UTC