Ghana, Egypt hold precariously on slim hope of progressing in Africa Cup of Nations after draw
Both teams still have work to do to qualify for the knockout rounds. Record seven-time winners Egypt, who had Omar Marmoush and Mostafa Mohamed on the scoresheet, have two points from two games and face pool leaders Cape Verde next on Monday.
African currencies under pressure but Ghana’s cedi to hold firm as Kenya’s slips to Ksh165 to the dollar
The Ugandan shilling is expected to trade in a stable range as dollar inflows from commodity exporters match low importer demand. Commercial banks quoted the shilling at 3,800/3,810, compared with last Thursday’s close of 3,795/3,805.
Somalia rejects talks with Ethiopia as Eastern Africa leaders meet in Uganda to defuse a diplomatic crisis
At a news conference on Thursday, Ambassador Meles Alem, Ethiopia’s foreign affairs spokesperson, rejected a statement by the Arab League on Wednesday that called the MOU “a clear violation of international law”.
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