Tag Archives: Gabon

Sport: The Two Lions Felled; Africa Cup of Nations Round-up

Posted on 25/01/2012 by perspectivesonafrica

Yesterday evening’s 1-0 win by Mali over Guinea marked the end of the first round of games in this year’s African Cup of Nations. With 15 goals in 8 matches the competition has already seen some surprise results. It has also courted controversy as Teodorin Obiang jnr, son … Continue reading →

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The Lions of the Atlas vs The Lions of Teranga: Africa Cup of Nations 2012 Comprehensive Preview

Posted on 16/01/2012 by perspectivesonafrica

  With three times winners Egypt missing who will claim Africa’s greatest footballing prize?   Map of qualified nations 2012  Souce: Wiki Commons At half past seven on the evening of January 21st the whistle will blow in the Estadio De Bata to signal the beginning of … Continue reading →

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Did Sarkozy receive money from Omar Bongo?

Posted on 24/11/2011 by perspectivesonafrica

In a previous post, I talked about the connection between the French presidents and some of their African counterparts. Officially, the current French president, Nicolas Sarkozy has never received any money from anyone. It would be an understatement to say … Continue reading →

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