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Blinken's African Adventure: From Cape Verde to Egypt's Football Fever

AFCON 2023 - Antony Blinken - Cape Verde - Egypt - US-Africa relations

Follow US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's journey across Africa and the thrilling soccer match between Egypt and Cape Verde at AFCON 2023!

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken kicked off his African tour in Cape Verde, emphasizing the importance of sustaining US influence along the west coast of the continent. Meanwhile, Egypt faced Cape Verde in a dramatic showdown at the Africa Cup of Nations 2023 in Ivory Coast, where Mohamed Salah watched from the sidelines as his team secured a spot in the last 16. Blinken's meetings with leaders in Cape Verde and Ivory Coast highlighted America's commitment to Africa.

In a nail-biting encounter, Egypt and Cape Verde drew 2-2 in a heart-stopping Group B finale, securing their places in the Round of 16. The Pharaohs' journey to the next stage was marked by intense moments, including a 99th-minute equalizer by Cape Verde's Bryan Teixeira. Blinken's presence in Cape Verde underscored the US's renewed focus on the continent.

As Egypt progresses in AFCON, the US Secretary of State's tour signals a strategic interest in Africa, aiming to forge stronger diplomatic relations. With Egypt and Cape Verde advancing to the Round of 16, the tournament promises more thrilling matches ahead. Stay tuned for the latest updates as Blinken continues his impactful journey across African nations!

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Antony Blinken opens African tour in Cape Verde | Africanews (Africanews English)

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken embarks on a week-long tour of Africa's west coast with the primary objective of sustaining US influence in the face of ...

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LIVE: Egypt vs Cape Verde – CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2023 football (Aljazeera.com)

Follow our live updates from Egypt's must-win game against Cape Verde in the Africa Cup of Nations 2023 in Ivory Coast.

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Egypt held to Cape Verde draw without Salah but through to AFCON ... (FRANCE 24)

The injured Mohamed Salah watched from the stands as Egypt played out a crazy 2-2 draw with Cape Verde at the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday, ...

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Blinken begins Africa tour in Cape Verde, touting the U.S. as a key ... (PBS NewsHour)

Blinken has begun a tour of four African countries, meeting with the leaders of Cape Verde and Ivory Coast and touting America as the continent's key ...

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Egypt into last 16 at Afcon after dramatic finale (BBC Sport)

Egypt reach the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations after drawing with Cape Verde following a dramatic Group B finale in Abidjan.

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LIVE: Egypt v Cape Verde (AFCON 2023) (Ahram Online)

Ahram Online is providing a live coverage for Monday's match between Egypt and Cape Verde in the 3rd round of the African Cup of Nations group stage.

VIDEO | AFCON 2023 Highlights: Cape Verde vs Egypt (beIN SPORTS USA)

Cape Verde couldn't secure a clean sweep of victories in Group B, and Egypt advanced to the next stage without Salah.

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Cabo Verde 2-2 Egypt: Pharaohs stunned by 99th-minute equaliser ... (Eurosport.com)

Egypt sneaked into the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations on a night of crazy drama in Group B.

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Secretary Blinken and Cabo Verdean Prime Minister Ulisses Correia ... (Department of State)

PRIME MINISTER SILVA: (Via interpreter) Good morning, Your Excellency Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Welcome to Cabo Verde. A special visit of yours to ...

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Cape Verde, Egypt through to next round after drama filled encounter (CAFOnline.com)

Cape Verde and Egypt secured their places in the Round of 16 of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d'Ivoire on Monday evening after playing ...

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Egypt, Cape Verde Move to AFCON Round of 16 After Thrilling 2-2 ... (Morocco World News)

In a thrilling encounter, Egypt and Cape Verde ended their last match of the group stage with a 2-2 equalizer.

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Blinken, in Cape Verde, Signals U.S. Attention to Africa (The New York Times)

The secretary of state is beginning a tour of four African countries, hoping to promote positive news on the continent.

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Cape Verde and Egypt seal last-16 places at Cup of Nations (Reuters)

Cape Verde's Bryan Teixeira scored a 99th minute equaliser as they held record seven-time champions Egypt to a 2-2 Group B draw at the Africa Cup of Nations ...

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Egypt through to AFCON last 16 after Cape Verde draw (The Punch)

The injured Mohamed Salah watched from the stands as Egypt played out a crazy 2-2 draw with Cape Verde at the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday, ...

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Blinken begins Africa tour in Cape Verde, touting the US as a key ... (The Associated Press)

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has begun a tour of four African countries, meeting with the leaders of Cape Verde and Ivory Coast and touting ...

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The US set to re-establish its interest in Africa via Cape Verde ... (Business Insider Africa)

The US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has embarked on a four-nation tour of Africa in a mission to strengthen diplomatic ties.

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