HIV increases six fold in Egypt, says government study
CAIRO: The number of reported cases of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in Egypt increased six fold from 1994, when it was first detected in the country, to 2008, according to…
Jailed blogger's lawyers denied right to visit for third time
CAIRO: Lawyers of imprisoned blogger Kareem Amer say they have been refused the right to visit him in prison for the third time.The Arab Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI)…
Cameroon star Eto'o sends painful warning to Gabon
LUBANGO: Star striker Samuel Eto o says Cameroon are set to inflict more pain on neighbors Gabon when they clash Wednesday in the Africa Cup of Nations.The central Africa countries…
Cup of upsets as Algeria, Ivory Coast toil in the heat
LUANDA: The form book was shredded on day two at the Africa Cup of Nations as Algeria crashed to minnows Malawi and favorites Ivory Coast stuttered against Burkina Faso.It was…
Nigeria face tough Egypt test, says Kanu
CAIRO: Nigeria captain Nwankwo Kanu conceded that his side will face a tough task against Egypt in their African Cup of Nations (CAN) opener. They are the defending champions, and…
Egypt forced to change training pitch
CAIRO: A blunder from the organizing committee of the African Cup of Nations (CAN) caused Nigeria to hold their training at the same time and place where Egypt were supposed…
Egypt coach insistent over Zidan
CAIRO: Egypt coach Hassan Shehata insisted on Sunday he would not allow Mohamed Zidan to skip the African Cup of Nations if his club Borussia Dortmund recalled him.Dortmund sporting director…
Cup history beckons as Benin confront Mozambique – Preview
LUANDA: Africa Cup of Nations history will be created on Tuesday whatever the result of a Group C clash between Benin and Mozambique in Angolan coastal city Benguela.Victory for the…