Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties to reach Africa Cup of Nations final

Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou was the hero with two saves in the shoot-out as hosts Morocco beat Nigeria 4-2 on penalties to set up an Africa Cup of Nations final showdown

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Uganda votes under internet blackout and police crackdown

Uganda is on edge as polls opened on Thursday, with President Yoweri Museveni expected to extend his 40-year rule amid an internet shutdown and a police crackdown on the opposition.

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Five things to know about Uganda

Still haunted by the tyrannical reign of Idi Amin, Uganda has been involved in several civil wars and regional conflicts since achieving independence from Britain in 1962.

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How 'genius' chimps are changing lives of gold miners in Senegal

The Fongoli females are the only documented animals in the world to regularly hunt with tools, fashioning branches into spears for killing smaller primates known as a bush babies.

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Musk's Grok barred from undressing images after global backlash

Elon Musk's platform X on Wednesday announced measures to prevent its AI chatbot Grok from undressing images of real people, following global backlash.

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Russia expels UK diplomat accused of being spy

The Kremlin has long singled out Britain as one of the most hostile Western states -- with relations virtually frozen even before Moscow's full-scale offensive on Ukraine.

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Uganda opposition says voting deliberately delayed amid internet blackout

Museveni, 81, is widely expected to win a seventh term in office thanks to his total control of the state and security apparatus.

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Chelsea paid for costly errors in Arsenal defeat, says Rosenior

Liam Rosenior admitted Chelsea paid the price for costly mistakes after Arsenal took advantage of his side's blunders to win 3-2 in the League Cup semi-final first leg.

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Iran protester not sentenced to die for 'waging war against God'

An Iranian protester who the United States feared faced imminent execution will not be sentenced to death.

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Iran vows to defend itself following Trump threat

Iran vowed to defend itself against any foreign threat after US President Donald Trump said he would "watch it and see" about military action over the crackdown on protesters.

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Why does Iran unrest trigger oil price swings?

Iran remains one of the world's top ten oil producers even though its output has fallen sharply since the 1970s, hit in particular by rounds of US sanctions.

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Polls close in Uganda after delays, internet blackout

Polls closed in Uganda on Thursday after a chaotic day of voting that took place under an internet blackout as President Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend his 40 years in power.

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US suspends immigrant visa processing for 75 countries

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt posted on X that the countries affected would include Somalia.

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Carrick speaks after appointment as Man Utd manager

Manchester United confirmed Michael Carrick as interim manager until the end of the season, tasking him with leading the Red Devils back into the Champions League.

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Trump warns of 'very strong action' if Iran hangs protesters

US President Donald Trump warned of unspecified "very strong action" if Iranian authorities go ahead with threatened hangings of some protesters.

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From bricklayer to record-breaker: The rise of Brentford hero Igor Thiago

Brentford striker Igor Thiago has already made Premier League history: now the Brazilian hopes to take his unlikely success story to the World Cup.

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Mane takes dominant Senegal past Egypt into AFCON final

Sadio Mane scored a 78th-minute winner to give Senegal a 1-0 victory over Egypt on Wednesday in their Africa Cup of Nations semi-final in Tangiers.

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Carrick is frontrunner for interim Man Utd job: reports

Michael Carrick is in pole position to be named as Manchester United's interim manager until the end of the season

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'Defenceless' Iranians need global support: filmmaker Panahi

Crackdown in Iran targets "defenceless" people who need the support of the international community to "put an end" to the current system, award-winning Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi says.

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India accuses Pakistan of cross-border drone incursions in Kashmir

India's army chief accused Pakistan on Tuesday of flying drones into Indian-administered territory in disputed Kashmir, where the nuclear-armed rivals fought a four-day clash last year.

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'Fragile' Man Utd hit new low with FA Cup exit

Darren Fletcher admitted Manchester United's "fragile" players have lost their confidence after Sunday's FA Cup exit

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Salah and Mane meet again with AFCON final place on the line

Three years after they last appeared together, Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah meet again tonight on opposing sides as Senegal and Egypt clash for a place in the AFCON 2025 final.

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Ugandan opposition denounces 'military state' ahead of election

As dark clouds gathered overhead, young and old members of Uganda's long-embattled opposition gathered for prayers at the home of an imprisoned politician.

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BBC to ask US court to dismiss Trump's $10-bn lawsuit

The BBC intends to ask a US federal court in Florida to dismiss a $10-billion lawsuit brought by President Donald Trump

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Somaliland: Horn of Africa territory at heart of geopolitical scramble

Since Israel recognised Somaliland, the self-declared republic on the Gulf of Aden has become central to a struggle over military access, ports and regional influence across the Red Sea corridor.

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Iwobi hails Nigerian 'unity' with Super Eagles set for Morocco AFCON semi

The Nigerians take on AFCON hosts Morocco in Rabat on Wednesday looking to continue the prolific form which has carried them to the last four.

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Try to be Mourinho and I'll fail, Real Madrid coach Arbeloa says

New Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa has insisted he would be himself at the helm of the Spanish giants rather than trying to imitate Jose Mourinho.

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US ends protection for Somalis amid escalating migrant crackdown

The United States said Tuesday it would end a special protected status for Somalis, telling them they must leave the country by mid-March under an escalating crackdown.

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Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine warns of protests if polls rigged

Uganda's opposition leader told AFP on Monday that he would call for protests if President Yoweri Museveni rigs this week's election.

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Former New York marathon champ Albert Korir gets drug suspension

Kenya's former New York marathon champion Albert Korir was provisionally suspended on Monday after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug.

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Museveni: still seeking power after 40 years of rule

Yoweri Museveni has been president longer than most Ugandans have been alive

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'Execution-style killings' in Tanzania election crackdown: report

The CIR, a UK-based independent organisation that carries out digital investigations, collected and analysed evidence from the unrest that broke out during the October 29 election in Tanzania.

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Somalia cancels all UAE deals after Somaliland, Yemeni spats

Somalia cancelled all agreements with the UAE on Monday amid tensions over Israel's recognition of Somaliland.

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Alonso leaves Real Madrid, Arbeloa appointed as coach

Real Madrid part ways with Coach Xabi Alonso a day after losing Spanish Super Cup title to rivals Barcelona, appoints former footballer Alvaro Arbeloa new manager.

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Trump tells Cuba to 'make a deal, before it is too late'

US President Donald Trump urged Cuba on Sunday to "make a deal" or face unspecified consequences, warning that the flow of Venezuelan oil and money to Havana would now stop.

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Sudan PM announces govt return to Khartoum from wartime capital

Sudan's Prime Minister Kamil Idris announced on Sunday the government's return to Khartoum, after nearly three years of operating from its wartime capital of Port Sudan.

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Ugandan opposition turns national flag into protest symbol

Hundreds screamed with as Uganda's opposition leader passed by a rally, with the crowd waving a sea of national flags -- a dangerously politicised symbol in the run-up to this week's election.

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Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo captures third straight world cross country title

Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo, the reigning Chicago Marathon champion, won his third consecutive men's crown on Saturday at the World Cross Country Championships.

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One dead, seven missing after migrant boat sinks off Turkey

One person died and seven others were missing Saturday after a migrant boat sank in the Aegean Sea off the coast of Turkey, the Turkish coast guard said.

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Recalled Ndiaye takes Senegal past 10-man Mali into AFCON semis

Recalled Iliman Ndiaye scored in the first half to give Senegal a 1-0 victory over 10-man Mali in Tangiers on Friday in the first Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final.

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