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1. Chad: at least six killed in fighting between rebel group and armed forces

   Clashes between the Chadian army and the MPRD rebel group have killed at least six people in the country's south, both sides said Wednesday.

2. Senegal through to AFCON final after 1-0 win against Egypt

   Sadio Mané fired Senegal into the final of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 victory over seven-time winner Egypt on Wednesday.

3. US State Department to suspend visa processing for 75 countries

   The State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries whose nationals are deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States.

4. Uganda: authorities shut down internet hours before polling stations open

   Currently facing a countrywide internet blockage, Uganda is set to vote in the presidential election on Thursday. A generational battle on the ballot is expected when pop star turned politician Bobi Wine seeks to mount a successful challenge again against incumbent president Yoweri Museveni.

5. Highlife: the rhythm that defines Ghanaian life

   As modern sounds rise and fall, Highlife remains woven into daily life — not as nostalgia, but as a living cultural heartbeat that continues to define what it means to be Ghanaian.