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[RFI] Of Africa's 54 countries, 36 are now subject to either travel bans or visa bonds by the United States. African states are the prime target of President Donald Trump's latest round of travel restrictions, which he says are aimed at protecting national security and preventing visitors overstaying.

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[RFI] Launching on Friday, South Africa's joint naval exercise with China, Russia and Iran goes beyond manoeuvres at sea. The drills signal determination to project influence in southern Africa, a region that holds growing strategic importance for Moscow and Beijing.

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[RFI] Israel's decision to formally recognise Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia, has drew criticism from most African countries - most of all Somalia, which has long opposed Somaliland's efforts to secede. RFI looks at what's driving Israel to pursue the partnership, and why it is causing concern throughout the Horn of Africa and Red Sea region.

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[CAF] The Atlas Lions roared past Cameroon with a convincing 2-0 win over on Friday evening at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat to secure a place in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations.

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[Nile Post] Iliman Ndiaye's first-half tap-in was enough for Senegal to beat 10-man Mali and book their place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon).

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[Nile Post] President Museveni has stepped up his campaign in Gomba District by deploying a strong mobilisation team in the final days to the elections, as the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) moves to reclaim dominance in an area that has recently leaned towards the opposition.

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The naval exercises could inflame relations with Donald Trump - who is already at loggerheads with Pretoria.

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[This Day] The Super Eagles will continue their Africa Cup of Nations campaign on Saturday at 5:00 pm in Marrakesh, where they face Algeria in the quarter-finals. The match, alongside all AFCON games will be broadcast live on SuperSport on DStv and GOtv.

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[This Day] As anticipation builds ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final match between Nigeria and Algeria, Goldberg Lager Beer is once again placing fans at the heart of the football experience with the return of its Festival of Drums and Lights under the Our Beat, Our Gold campaign.

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[This Day] After the intervention of the Federal Government on another possible strike action by Super Eagles players over unpaid bonuses ahead of AFCON 2025 quarterfinal fixture against Algeria's Desert Foxes on Saturday, the glory-seeking three -time African champions had their first training in Marrakech yesterday.

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[This Day] *Tips the Atlas Lions to win today's Q'final fixture in Rabat

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[This Day] Heirs Technologies, a subsidiary of the Heirs Holdings Group, has secured accreditation from the Nigeria Revenue Service as a System Integrator for the Federal Government's mandatory e-Invoicing regime, positioning the company as one of the authorised partners to help businesses comply with the Merchant Buyer Solution framework.

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[Nile Post] The Electoral Commission (EC) has dismissed a petition challenging the nomination of John Bosco Seguya Lubyayi as a candidate in the Mawokota South parliamentary race, ruling that his candidature is lawful and valid.

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The African Union and China have agreed to explore the full potential for practical cooperation between China and the African Union, with a view to delivering tangible benefits to the peoples of Africa and China.

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[New Times] The United States has withdrawn from the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT), the successor of a United Nations court that played a role in prosecuting masterminds of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

This Is Africa  

African economies will register strong nominal growth in 2026. But many countries in the region will struggle to convert that growth into noticeable human development.

BBC News Africa  

Lee James and guests reflect on Morocco and Senegal reaching the last four at Afcon.

Africanews  

Crowds took to the streets of the outskirts of Kampala days ahead of Uganda's presidential election, voicing their support for opposition candidate Bobi Wine, who is challenging the country's longtime ruler Yoweri Museveni.

BBC News Africa  

The pair join other US celebrities reconnecting with their African heritage and taking up citizenship.

Africanews  

Following three days of violence between government forces and Kurdish fighters in Aleppo, Syria’s Defense ministry has announced a ceasefire. There was no immediate comment from the Kurdish-led Syrian democratic forces.

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[Premium Times] It is the ancient Chinese curse that says, "may you live in interesting times" - meaning a conjuncture of danger, chaos and upheavals. This is where the world and indeed Nigeria, find ourselves today. A few days ago, President Trump deployed an imposing military force in the Caribbean to threaten Venezuela including an aircraft carrier, at least seven other warships, scores of aircraft and 15,000 US troops -- for illegal attacks on small boats that he claimed were ferrying drugs. Last Saturday, Mr. Trump