Morocco faces high expectations as AFCON kicks off at home
Africa • Dec 21, 2025, 1:27 PM
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The Africa Cup of Nations begins this Sunday in Morocco, with the opening match in Rabat tonight featuring the hosts against Comoros. Morocco’s Atlas Lions are among the tournament favorites, but they will face tough competition from strong teams such as Senegal. RFI Sports Editor and correspondent from Morocco, Paul Myers, brings us with the latest.
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Niger junta orders 'general mobilisation' in fight against jihadists
Africa • 9:43 PM
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Niger's military junta has declared a general mobilisation and requisition of people and resources to combat jihadist insurgents, a government statement said Saturday. The measure requires citizens to comply with call-up orders to contribute to national
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US air strikes in Nigeria targeted IS group fighters trying to enter from Sahel, govt says
Africa • 11:25 AM
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US-backed air strikes in Nigeria targeted Islamic State group fighters who were attempting to enter the country from the Sahel region, according to the Nigerian government. US President Donald Trump said on his social media platform that the strikes were
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Somalia denounces Israeli recognition of Somaliland
Africa • 10:31 AM
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Somalia reacted angrily Friday (December 26) after Israel formally recognised the northern region of Somaliland as an "independent and sovereign state" – the first country to do so. Somaliland, which declared independence from Somalia in 1991, has for de
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