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Egypt went into their first Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) match with high hopes, boasting a magnificent asset in the shape of iconic Liverpool striker Mo Salah. But Nigeria dashed their hopes: A clinical Kelechi Iheanacho strike put them ahead 30 minutes in and they never looked back.
In tonight's edition :Sudan takes a step towards stability in the signing of a power sharing deal between protesters and the military.Four months after cyclone Idai, Mozambicans work hard to rebuild their lives.And finally Nigeria wins third place in the Africa Cup of Nations by beating Tunisia 1-0. We speak to our correspondents in Cairo and Abuja.
In tonight's edition: A triumphant homecoming for the Lions as Senegal's national squad returns from their victory over Egypt at the Africa cup of nations. There are fears of a humanitarian crisis in Madagascar after Cyclone Batsirai leaves devastation in its wake. South African police were not prepared to deal with last year's pro Zuma deadly riots. The panel's findings concluded that there were significant intelligence lapses that left hundreds dead.
Pre-tournament favourites Senegal, heavily impacted by Covid-19 infections, failed to impress again at the Africa Cup of Nations but a 0-0 draw with Guinea in Bafoussam on Friday all but ensured their progress to the knockout stages. FRANCE 24's James Vasina reports from Cameroon.
Mali beat title hopefuls Tunisia 1-0 in a match that was a tale of two penalties on Wednesday (January 12) as the Africa Cup of Nations moved to Limbe in Cameroon's southwest. FRANCE 24's James Vasina tells us more.
Thousands of traumatised Syrians leave the rebel enclave of Aleppo as the UN Security Council votes to deploy observers to the battered city to monitor the evacuations.