Tricked into war: A father speaks out as police probe alleged Zuma family links to Russian recruitment
Africa • Dec 21, 2025, 2:35 PM
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South African authorities are investigating the whereabouts of around 20 African men who were allegedly misled into fighting for Russia in Ukraine. FRANCE 24 has reviewed a letter from former president Jacob Zuma, testimony from a father in Botswana and analysis from a defence expert to understand what happened to the men and who may be involved.
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2025 AFCON: Egypt begins its bid to win tournament with Mohamed Salah
Africa • 3:31 PM
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The 35th Africa Cup of Nations is underway in Morocco. Egypt begins its bid for a record-extending eighth title – and Mohamed Salah’s first – against Zimbabwe in Agadir on Monday. Details by FRANCE 24 journalist Selina Sykes in Casablanca.
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The Bright Side: 'Detty December' turns Lagos into nonstop holiday party
Africa • 2:21 AM
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Lagos comes alive each December as "Detty December" turns Nigeria's capital into a nonstop festival of music, partying and extravagance. Locals take advantage of the festivities to forget their worries as those in the country's diaspora make their way ho
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Nigeria says 130 abducted schoolchildren freed after mass kidnapping
Africa • 2:10 AM
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Nigerian authorities said Sunday they have secured the release of 130 schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic boarding school in Niger state, bringing the total freed to more than 200 after a mass kidnapping in November. The announcement follows weeks of
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