Football fans visiting Morocco for the African Cup of Nations are taking advantage of the specially designated Fan Zones, areas set aside for games, socialising and, of course, keeping up with the tournament.

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The three heads of states gathered to discuss security and development in the second summit of the Alliance of Sahel States.

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AFCON 2025 burst into life in Morocco as Group C and D action delivered goals, atmosphere and early statements of intent from several tournament favourites.

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The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday agreed to extend the mandate of the African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia for another year, until the end of 2026.

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A private jet carrying Libya’s military chief and four other officers and staff crashed on Tuesday after takeoff from Turkey's capital, Ankara, killing everyone on board.

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The ban was initially designed to stabilise the market and stem falling prices due to global oversupply, according to the Congolese government.

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Police said they had identified two potential suspects in connection with the attack against a pub in the township of Bekkersdal.

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The three heads of states gathered to discuss security and development in the second summit of the Alliance of Sahel States.

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After last year's victory, Ivory Coast is chasing a fourth AFCON title.

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Armed men have abducted at least 28 people travelling to an annual Islamic gathering in Nigeria’s central Plateau state, according to local sources.

Ghana’s government wants to move away from the popular phrase “Detty December”, saying the label carries meanings it does not want associated with the country, even as end-of-year celebrations continue to draw tens of thousands of visitors.

Voters will elect their president and lawmakers, as well as local and municipal leaders on 28 December 2025.

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Nigeria has been training ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations opener against Tanzania in the first round of Group C on Tuesday.

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Nigeria and the United States have signed a bilateral memorandum of understanding to strengthen the country’s healthcare system.

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The UN Security Council received a briefing on Monday about the escalating violence and worsening humanitarian situation in Sudan as the paramilitary RSF and Sudanese army battle for control of the country.

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Some 130 children and teachers, released after being kidnapped from their Catholic school in Nigeria last month, attended a ceremony on Monday held by Niger's state governor.

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The UN Security Council received a briefing on Monday about the escalating violence and worsening humanitarian situation in Sudan as the paramilitary RSF and Sudanese army battle for control of the country.

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AFCON 2025 continues to build. Day Two took place yesterday, with three exciting group-stage matches. After Morocco opened the tournament with a 2-0 win over Comoros, Group A continued at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca, where Mali faced Zambia in the first fixture of the day.

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Some 130 children and teachers, released after being kidnapped from their Catholic school in Nigeria last month, attended a ceremony on Monday held by Niger's state governor.

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