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1. 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"

2. 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.

3. Plastic pollution threatens Lake Malawi’s unique fish

   For conservationists, the message is clear: while community-led clean-ups are making a visible difference, protecting one of the world’s most remarkable freshwater ecosystems will ultimately require stronger enforcement of plastic bans and a decisive move away from single-use plastics.

4. Central African Republic votes as President Touadéra seeks third term

   In the Central African Republic, President Faustin-Archange Touadéra, in power since 2016, is seeking a third consecutive term in general elections taking place this Sunday.

5. Guineans head to polls as Doumbouya closes campaign amid democracy concerns

   Around 6.7 million registered voters are expected to cast ballots at more than 24,000 polling stations nationwide. Results are expected within 48 hours, with a runoff possible if no candidate secures an outright majority.