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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Diaz scores again as hosts Morocco beat Cameroon to reach AFCON semis

Brahim Diaz kept up his remarkable AFCON scoring record and Ismael Saibari was also on target as hosts Morocco beat Cameroon 2-0 in the quarter-final

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Death toll climbs after trash site collapse buries dozens in Philippines

Hard hat-wearing rescue workers and backhoes dug through rubble in search of survivors on Saturday in the shadow of a mountain of garbage that buried dozens of landfill employees in Philippines.

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Venezuela says in talks with US to restore diplomatic ties

Venezuela was set to hold talks on Saturday with US envoys in Caracas on restoring diplomatic ties, days after US forces deposed Nicolas Maduro as its president.

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'American? No!' says Greenland after latest Trump threat

Greenland's political parties said they did not want to be under Washington as US President Trump again suggested using force to seize the mineral-rich Danish autonomous territory.

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How Cuba was blindsided by the operation to capture Maduro

Of the 32 Cubans killed, along with 23 Venezuelan troops -- 21 were from the Cuban interior ministry, which oversees the intelligence services, officials said.

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Osimhen leads Nigeria past Algeria into AFCON semi-finals

Victor Osimhen scored one goal and set up another as Nigeria beat Algeria 2-0 in their AFCON 2025 quarter-final on Saturday to set up a last-four showdown with hosts Morocco.

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China opposes foreign interference in Tanzania: ministry

China's top diplomat on Saturday warned against foreign interference in Tanzania.

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Gaza civil defence says Israeli attacks kill 13 including 5 children

Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli attacks in the Palestinian territory on Thursday killed at least 13 people, including five children

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China's Foreign Minister skips historic Somalia visit, lands in Tanzania

China's top diplomat Wang Yi skipped what would have been a historic visit to Somalia on Friday, instead proceeding straight to Tanzania on his tour of African countries.

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Kenya eyes tenth straight senior women's team title at World Cross

World 10km record-holder Agnes Ngetich will spearhead Kenya’s bid. Kenya will however miss defending champion Beatrice Chebet who will not be in Florida.

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Trump says 'my own morality' is only restraint on global power

US President Donald Trump stated in an interview published on Thursday that his "own morality" was the only constraint on his authority to order military actions worldwide.

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Trump withdraws US from key climate treaty, deepening global pullback

President Donald Trump is withdrawing the US from a foundational climate treaty as part of a sweeping exit from collective global action, the White House announced Wednesday.

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Yes, to red meat, no to sugar: Trump's new health guidelines

The Trump administration on Wednesday urged Americans to avoid highly processed foods along with added sugars while touting consumption of red meat and full-fat dairy.

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Russia slams Western peacekeeping plan for Ukraine

Russia on Thursday slammed a plan for European peacekeepers to be deployed to Ukraine as "dangerous" and dubbed Kyiv and its allies an "axis of war."

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Morocco under huge pressure as hosts face Cup of Nations heat

Morocco are on a mission to win the AFCON in front of their own fans but the hosts must avoid buckling under the weight of pressure as they face Cameroon in the quarter-finals on Friday.

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Guardiola downbeat about Man City's faltering title bid

Pep Guardiola admitted Manchester City cannot think about catching Arsenal in the Premier League title race after their winless run extended to three matches.

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