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Africa: CAF's Senegal Decision Exposes a Deeper Crisis in African Football

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[allAfrica] By any reasonable standard, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) decision to penalize Senegal for their walkout is not just controversial--it is emblematic of a deeper institutional failure that African football can no longer afford to ignore.

Semenya slams IOC chief Coventry over Olympic ban on transgender women

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Semenya slams IOC chief Coventry over Olympic ban on transgender women

Véron Mosengo resigns as CAF general secretary after five years in leadership role

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Véron Mosengo-Omba has stepped down as general secretary of the Confederation of African Football after five years as the deputy head of African soccer’s governing body.

Caf general secretary resigns amid Afcon final fallout

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Veron Mosengo-Omba, a controversial figure, leaves at a turbulent time for African football.

DR Congo conflict: M23’s alleged withdrawal shrouded in confusion

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Conflicting reports from local sources, rebel leaders, and a silent Kinshasa leave it unclear whether M23 fighters are truly pulling back or merely rotating troops on the front lines.

Former Algerian president Liamine Zeroual dies at 84

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Algeria announced three days of national mourning on Sunday after the death of 84-year-old Liamine Zeroual, the former soldier who served as the country's president from 1994 to 1999.

Congo-Brazzaville court confirms Sassou Nguesso re‑election with 95%

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Sassou Nguesso Extends Four-Decade Rule After Controversial 95% Victory

Kenya faces deadly flooding with at least 108 people killed

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Kenya is facing the aftermath of several weeks of torrential rains and severe flooding that have now killed at least 108 people. The updated death toll was released on Saturday by the country’s National Police Service.

Bilateral relations between China and Seychelles enter a new phase

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Bilateral relations between China and Seychelles are entering a new phase, with rising trade and growing private-sector collaboration, alongside new cooperation in the blue economy and digital innovation.

Tunisia's main union picks Selmi as new leader, role in politics uncertain

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In Tunisia, 67‑year‑old education unionist Slaheddine Selmi has been elected head of the powerful Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT).

One ant for $220: the new frontier of wildlife trafficking

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The craze for collecting ants takes Kenya by surprise as smugglers zone in to make a profit.

Eritrea: Training on video camera and graphics for members of the Ministry of Information

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The Ministry of Information has provided three months of training on video camera operation, graphics, and sound to 29 of its members, as well as members from

National Union of Eritrean Women (NUEW) working to improve livelihoods of members

AfricaDotcom  

The National Union of Eritrean Women branch in the Anseba Region reported that, in collaboration with partners, it is earnestly working to improve the

Ensuring food safety to protect lives in Cameroon

AfricaDotcom  

Since June 2023, Cameroon has been implementing the “Healthy Food Market” project in two pilot markets in Douala: Ndogpassi and New Deido. Described as a

Tanzania Strengthens Leadership in International Health Regulations (IHR) Implementation and Health Emergency Preparedness

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With support from the Pandemic Fund, the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, through the Ministry of Health and in collaboration with the World

Shops and restaurants in Egypt told to close early as energy crisis deepens

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Retail and dining premises will have to shut by 21:00 each night for the next month to conserve power.

Israel assesses damage after missile strike near Jerusalem

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An Iranian ballistic missile hit Eshtaol near Jerusalem on Saturday, injuring residents and damaging homes, vehicles, and nearby structures as the regional war entered its second month.

France hosts ‘No Kings’ march as anti-Trump protests spread

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Hundreds rally in Paris’ Place de la Bastille for a “No Kings” protest against Donald Trump, denouncing authoritarianism and “endless wars”.

Senegal parade Afcon trophy despite title controversy

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Senegal parade the Africa Cup of Nations trophy before Saturday's friendly match against Peru in Paris - despite being stripped of the title earlier this month.

In historic Monaco visit, Pope Leo XIV calls for justice and peace

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Pope Leo XIV makes first papal visit to Monaco since 1538, urging the wealthy microstate to use its influence for justice, peace and the common good.

Montreux Jazz Festival makes African debut in South Africa’s wine country

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The Montreux Jazz Festival made its African debut on Friday, staged in the vineyard‑lined Franschhoek Valley of South Africa's Cape winelands.

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