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[Premium Times] Two Nigerian players lost their penalty kicks, ensuring Morocco qualify for the final to face Senegal.

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As Madagascar continues its political transition after the ouster of the previous government, it is strengthening cooperation with Russia.

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[HRW] Nairobi -- Authorities Should Immediately Restore Full Internet Access; Uphold Election Integrity

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Sudan peace efforts resumed in Cairo on Wednesday as Egypt, the United Nations and the United States called for the warring parties to agree to a nationwide humanitarian truce, as the war between the army and its rival paramilitary nears the three-year mark.

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The government in Mogadishu has accused the UAE of undermining its sovereignty.

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The election is a rematch between Bobi Wine and Yoweri Museveni, who has been president for 40 years.

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Mohamed Salah's Afcon dream was ended by Sadio Mane and Senegal on Wednesday night - but how many more chances will the Liverpool forward have to win the competition?

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Clashes between the Chadian army and the MPRD rebel group have killed at least six people in the country's south, both sides said Wednesday.

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ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire, 14 January 2026-/African Media Agency(AMA)/-AMA founder Eloïne Barry has been named in Bizcommunity’s ranking of the “10 PR

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Sadio Mané fired Senegal into the final of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 victory over seven-time winner Egypt on Wednesday.

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The State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries whose nationals are deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States.

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The pause starting on 21 January will bar foreign nationals who "would take welfare and public benefits".

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Currently facing a countrywide internet blockage, Uganda is set to vote in the presidential election on Thursday. A generational battle on the ballot is expected when pop star turned politician Bobi Wine seeks to mount a successful challenge again against incumbent president Yoweri Museveni.

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As modern sounds rise and fall, Highlife remains woven into daily life — not as nostalgia, but as a living cultural heartbeat that continues to define what it means to be Ghanaian.

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[AGOA Civil Society Network] On January 12, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the AGOA Extension Act (H.R. 6500), marking a significant step toward renewing and strengthening the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The bipartisan vote of 340-54 demonstrates strong congressional support for ongoing U.S.-Africa trade cooperation and economic engagement.

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[InfoWire] Already a Beninese citizen, American singer Ciara is soon to be joined by her husband, former NFL star quarterback Russell Wilson, who is in the process of obtaining Beninese citizenship, according to information gathered from corroborating sources.

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Lavrov described Washington's toppling of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro as a "gross violation of international law."

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Burkina Faso sack coach Brama Traore after their last-16 exit at Afcon 2025, while 10 high-ranking members of Mali's football federation resign.

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Manchester City’s new recruit, Antoine Semenyo, scored his second goal in two games for his new club, helping Pep Guardiola’s side edge closer to the English League Cup final after a 2-0 win over Newcastle on Tuesday night.

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At 29, Nigerian attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi is finally savoring his moment of glory at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025).

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The United States officially designates Muslim Brotherhood branches in Egypt, Lebanon, and Jordan as terrorist organizations