The African Cup of Nations opens in Rabat tonight with a match between the host country, Morocco and the Comoros. Ahead of kick-off, FRANCE 24's Emily Boyle was in the studio with special guests to talk all things AFCON.
Israel has approved 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, bringing the three-year total to 69. The move comes despite the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' recent condemnation of what he called the "relentless" expansion of settlements in the occupied territory.
The African Cup of nations opens in Rabat tonight with a match between the host country Morocco and the Comoros. It's a crucial event for the country, which is hoping to cement its status as a football superpower. The tournament will allow Morocco to show off infrastructure investments it is making ahead of the 2030 World Cup. The competition is hotly anticipated by Morocco fans - with the host team widely regarded as the favorite to win the African title. France24 Sport journalist Selina Syke
In South Africa, at least 9 people have died and 10 others injured after a group of gunmen carried out a shooting at a pub in the early hours on Sunday, according to authorities. The shooting comes after at least 11 people, including a child were shot dead at a hostel near Pretoria earlier this month. The country has one of the highest murder rates in the world, with firearms the leading cause of death in homicides. Rachael Griffiths has more.
The US Coast Guard is pursuing an oil tanker in international waters near Venezuela in what would be the third in less than a week, officials said Sunday, as US President Donald Trump increases pressure on the South American nation. The move comes a week after Trump announced a "blockade" of all oil tankers under sanctions entering and leaving Venezuela.
The US seized an oil tanker off Venezuela's coast on Saturday. It's the second time in two weeks that US forces have carried out such an action. This comes after President Donald Trump announced a block of "sanctioned oil vessels" entering and exiting Venezuela. Catherine Viette has more details.
France will build a new aircraft carrier to boost its capacities as a maritime power, President Emmanuel Macron told French troops gathered at a military base in Abu Dhabi. Macron arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday to celebrate Christmas with troops and to discuss bilateral ties with the Gulf state. France24 International Affairs Editor Shirli Sitbon explains.
France will build a new aircraft carrier to boost its capacities as a maritime power, President Emmanuel Macron told French troops gathered at a military base in Abu Dhabi. Macron arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday to celebrate Christmas with troops and to discuss bilateral ties with the Gulf state.
South African authorities are investigating the whereabouts of around 20 African men who were allegedly misled into fighting for Russia in Ukraine. FRANCE 24 has reviewed a letter from former president Jacob Zuma, testimony from a father in Botswana and analysis from a defence expert to understand what happened to the men and who may be involved.
With particularly high temperatures in recent months, the daily search for clean water has become a relentless struggle for most of the 860,000 Sudanese refugees in this region and the communities hosting them. Now, with the rainy season fast approaching, the crisis is only set to worsen. Harold Girard reports.
