South Africa

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South Africa Defeats Morocco in Shocking AFCON Victory and Stands Up Against Israel

AFCON - Israel - Morocco - South Africa

Discover how South Africa surprised everyone by beating Morocco in AFCON, and their stance against Israel's military actions.

In a stunning turn of events, South Africa triumphed over Morocco with a 2-0 victory in the African Cup of Nations, securing a spot in the quarterfinals. The South African team, known as Bafana Bafana, surprised fans and experts alike by defeating the favored Moroccan team. This unexpected win comes after Morocco's impressive performance in the World Cup semi-finals but subsequent defeats.

Adding to the drama, South Africa called for all countries to cease funding Israel's military actions in Gaza, echoing The World Court's stance on the matter. This bold move showcases South Africa's firm stand on international issues.

On a different front, the International Court of Justice ruling on alleged genocide in Gaza sparked a wave of reactions, with South Africa leading the charge against Israel's actions. The court's decision brought the spotlight to South Africa's role in advocating for justice on the international stage.

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South Africa shock 10-man Morocco to reach AFCON q'finals (The Punch)

South Africa have beaten Morocco 2-0 to qualify for the quarterfinals of the African Cup of Nations in Côte d'Ivoire.

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AFCON 2023: South Africa Shock Morocco After Hakimi Penalty ... (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

Since becoming the first African side to reach the World Cup semi-finals in Qatar two years ago, Morocco have lost two of 13 matches, and both defeats were ...

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South Africa's Bafana Bafana stun Morocco, reach quarters ... (Africanews English)

Beating a team like Morocco is something special,” South Africa coach Hugo Broos said Tuesday (Jan. 30). “We are very, very, very happy.

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AFCON: South Africa shock Morocco, Mali ease through (Premium Times)

All top five FIFA-ranked teams have been dumped out at AFCON 2023 after South Africa shocked Morocco on Tuesday.

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South Africa says all states must stop funding Israel's military (Reuters India)

All states have an obligation to stop funding and facilitating Israel's military actions in Gaza after the World Court made clear those actions could be ...

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South Africa Shock Fancied Morocco to Book AFCON Quarter-final ... (Arise News)

The World Cup darlings remain without an AFCON title since 1976, while South Africa – who play Cape Verde – aim for a first semi-final since 2000.

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LIVE: Morocco vs South Africa – CAF AFCON 2023 (Aljazeera.com)

Follow our live build-up and commentary as Morocco face South Africa in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations.

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Morocco vs South Africa live stream: Makgopa and Mokoena score ... (BBC News)

Morocco go play South Africa dis evening for dia last 16 match for Africa Cup of Nations.

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WHO South Africa's Swift Response to Imported Cholera Cases in ... (WHO | Regional Office for Africa)

The World Health Organization (WHO) is building a better future for people everywhere. Health lays the foundation for vibrant and productive communities, ...

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Strategic Litigation Takes the International Stage: South Africa v ... (Just Security)

In the wake of last week's pathbreaking International Court of Justice order of provisional measures concerning alleged genocide in Gaza, much reaction has ...

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South Africa calls on other countries to halt any funding to the IDF (The Times of Israel)

Foreign minister of nation that led charge against Israel at ICJ says she asked prosecutor of International Criminal Court why he hasn't issued an arrest ...

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Mandela's ghost, South Africa, Palestine and xenophobia (TheCable)

Last week's ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the historic case instituted by South Africa charging Israel with genocide in Gaza was a ...

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South Africa says Israel is already ignoring UN court ruling ordering ... (The Associated Press)

South Africa's foreign minister says Israel has ignored the ruling by the U.N.'s top court last week by killing hundreds more civilians in a matter of days ...

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South Africa stun Morocco to book quarter-final ticket (CAFOnline.com)

South Africa produced one of the major upsets in the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d'Ivoire 2023 after knocking Morocco out with a 2-0 win in ...

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South Africa's Case Against Israel Is Hamas's Lawfare Victory (Forbes)

With South Africa as its proxy, Hamas has achieved through lawfare what it rarely can on the battlefield: constraining Israel's military and attacking its ...

5 countries confirm BRICS membership, South Africa says (Anadolu Agency)

Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE, Ethiopia, Iran confirmed full members of BRICS - Anadolu Ajansı.

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BRICS: South Africa announces five new confirmations (Business Insider Africa)

Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates have officially confirmed their participation in the BRICS bloc after receiving ...

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