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1. No weak teams at AFCON, Egypt's head coach says ahead of Angola match

   As Egypt readies to take on Angola at the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, the team’s head coach has played down expectations of victory, saying that there’s no such things as a sure win at the continental tournament.

2. UK restricts DRC visas over migrant return row

   A row between the United Kingdom and the Democratic Republic of the Congo has escalated over what London calls Kinshasa’s refusal to cooperate with its new policy of returning undocumented migrants and people convicted of crimes.

3. Somalia leads international backlash against Israel over recognition of Somaliland

   Somalia is leading a growing international backlash against Israel over its recognition of Somaliland as an independent state.

4. Kyiv 'not rushing to resolve conflict by peaceful means,' Putin says

   Russian President Vladimir Putin says Kyiv "not rushing to resolve conflict by peaceful means," and warns that Russia is ready to achieve its goals "by military means.”

5. Polls open in Guinea with junta leader favoured to win first presidential vote since 2021 coup

   Polls opened in Guinea on Sunday in the country’s first presidential election since the 2021 coup that ousted President Alpha Condé.