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1. US-Nigeria airstrikes spark fear in northwestern village as details remain unclear

   Residents of Jabo, a farming village in northwestern Nigeria, were gripped by fear late Thursday after powerful airstrikes lit up the night sky, an attack later confirmed by authorities as a joint U.S.–Nigerian military operation targeting an alleged Islamic State camp.

2. Campaign constraints cloud Central African Republic elections

   As the campaign draws to a close in the Central African Republic, opposition candidates are accusing those in power of seriously obstructing their electoral campaigns.

3. AFCON 2025: Fans praise Morocco's organizational qualities

   2025 Africa Cup of Nations fans living the spirit of the tournament, with celebrations, chants, and colorful displays reflecting unity and passion for football

4. Adebayor slams Liverpool, Carragher for 'incredible disrespect' of Mo Salah

   Emmanuel Adebayor offered a passionate defense of Salah against recent media criticism in England, labeling the Egyptian "one of the best in history to ever play in the Premier League"

5. Ivory Coast opposition alleges voter data fraud ahead of elections

   The opposition PDCI-RDA is accusing supporters of the ruling RHDP of carrying out a fraudulent collection of voters’ personal data ahead of legislative elections.