The International Criminal Court ruled Monday that ex-Congolese vice president and militia leader Jean-Pierre Bemba is not entitled to damages after his successful appeal of a war crimes conviction. Bemba’s lawyers failed to convince the court that their client must be compensated for the nearly $75 million they claimed he lost because of his imprisonment, […]
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Lionesses to play at Langford Sevens
The national women#39;s sevens team will feature as the invitational side at the second last leg of the 2019/20 HSBC Women#39;s Sevens World Series, the Langford Sevens taking place on 2nd and 3rd May 2020 in Langford, Canada. The Lionesses, who finis…
Basketball Africa League Unveils Official Logo
The Basketball Africa League (BAL), a new professional league featuring 12 club teams from across Africa and scheduled to begin play in March 2020, today unveiled the league’s official logo. The new logo, which features the silhouette of a basketball p…
United Arab Emirates (UAE) leaders congratulate Niger President on Republic Day
President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Mahamadou Issoufou of Niger on the occasion of his country#39;s Republic Day celebrations, marked on 18th December. His Highness Sheikh Mohamm…
Powell Satisfied with Progress Despite Missed Opportunities in Cape Town Final
Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell lamented two missed opportunities in their final against New Zealand at the Cape Town Stadium on Sunday, but said his charges’ progress in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series has been encouraging. The Kiwis edged the …
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The Springbok Women#39;s Sevens squad for the third leg of the 2019/20 HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series in Cape Town next weekend will be announced electronically on Wednesday, 4 December. Springbok Women#39;s Sevens captain Zintle Mpupha and s…