West African court orders release of deposed Niger president
We also take a look at DR Congo's general election campaign and at incumbent president Felix Tshisekedi's key measure: free education.
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World Cup qualifiers: Salah scores four in Egypt rout as Nigeria held to shock draw
Mohamed Salah began his and Egypt's 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign in style on Thursday night as the Liverpool forward scored four goals in the 6-0 victory over Djibouti, while Nigeria were held to a shock home draw by Lesotho.
Mohamed Salah Scores Four, Lesotho Shock Nigeria In World Cup Qualifying
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah scored four goals as Egypt trounced Djibouti 6-0, and minnows Lesotho pulled off a shock 1-1 draw in Nigeria in World Cup qualifying on Thursday. After reaching the 200-goal mark in English football last Sunday, Salah netted twice in each half of a Group A matchday one romp in Cairo. Mostafa Mohamed and Trezeguet also scored. Djibouti are ranked 154 places below Egypt and survived for only 17 minutes before a low cross eluded two defenders and Salah fired into the net at the far post.
Salah scores four, Lesotho shock Nigeria in World Cup qualifying
JOHANNESBURG: Liverpool star Mohamed Salah scored four goals as Egypt trounced Djibouti 6-0, and minnows Lesotho pulled off a shock 1-1 draw in Nigeria in World Cup qualifying on Thursday. After reaching the 200-goal mark in English football last Sunday, Salah netted twice in each half of a Group A matchday one romp in Cairo.
Four goals for Egypt's Salah but shock setback for Nigeria
CAPE TOWN : Mohamed Salah scored four times and took his goal tally for Egypt past 50 as they began their World Cup qualifying campaign with an expected victory over tiny Djibouti while Nigeria were held to a shock home draw by Lesotho on Thursday.
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Also, Somalia has been hit by its worst floods in decades. Over 300,000 people have been displaced and at least 29 killed. Experts warn the toll is likely to rise. The extreme weather has also triggered landslides in Kenya and Ethiopia, submerging villages and farms.