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1. Central African Republic votes amid mostly peaceful election day

   Roughly 2.3 million voters are casting ballots for president, legislators, and local offices, with provisional results expected by early January. The vote has drawn international attention due to ongoing questions about fairness and opposition obstacles, even as many polling sites reported calm cond

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.”