AU - Africanews

1. Football: Morocco wins Arab Cup, is Africa Cup next?

   Morocco won the Arab Cup on Thursday night after a tight match against Jordan in Qatar. Fans back home in Rabat were ecstatic, with many already setting their sights on the next trophy: the Africa Cup.

2. Sudan’s top general meets Egyptian President amid growing pressure to resolve the war

   Sudan’s top general Abdel-Fattah Burhan met with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi in Cairo Thursday amid growing pressure to resolve the war in Sudan.

3. Nigeria issues formal apology to Burkina Faso over airspace violation

   Nigeria’s foreign minister, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, travelled to Ouagadougou on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, to deliver an official apology after a Nigerian military aircraft violated the airspace of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES).

4. Sarajevo faces severe pollution and fog, residents advised to stay indoors

   Sarajevo faced heavy fog and pollution on Thursday, causing flight cancellations and traffic disruptions.

5. Morocco step up AFCON 2025 preparations ahead of Comoros opener

   Morocco’s preparations continue under strict discipline, with expectations high as the host nation aims for a strong start and a deep run in AFCON 2025.