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1. Africa's economy to expand in 2026 despite risks [Business Africa]

   An IMF forecast reveals the continent will be home to more high-growth economies—expanding by at least 6%—than any other in 2026. South Sudan and Guinea, each projected for double-digit growth, powered by oil and mining booms lead the field

2. Tunisia's head coach offers touching tribute to Moroccan hospitality

   Tunisia’s head coach Sami Trabelsi has been busy. He’s led his team to a second place finish in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group C and qualified for the Round of 16. But he’s found time to make friends and remind AFCON fans that football is about more than what happens on the pitch.

3. Morocco welcomes 2026 as AFCON enters knockout stage [Football Now]

   Host nation Morocco will face Tanzania in Rabat on Sunday, just before South Africa and Cameroon lock horns

4. UN Finds dire conditions on first visit to Sudan’s el-Fasher since its fall

   The UN says hundreds of civilians remain, facing shortages of medicine, education and basic supplies. Food prices are extreme, with a kilogram of rice reportedly costing up to 100 dollars.

5. Fireworks light up the globe as nations ring in 2026

   The world has begun saying goodbye to 2025, with South Pacific nations first to welcome 2026.