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Africa Cup of Nations kicks off today
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
Host Egypt play Zimbabwe in the first match of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, the first time the tournament has been held in the summer.
A Ugandan court has ruled that activist Stella Nyanzi must defend herself against charges of cyber harassment and offensive communication against President Yoweri Museveni.
And in Botswana more than 500 critically endangered vultures have died of poisoning, according to local officials.
(Image: AFCON Trophy. Credit: Getty)
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