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1. Senegal/Morocco: FIFA President Slams Senegal for 'Unacceptable Scenes' in Afcon Final

   [Vanguard] FIFA President Gianni Infantino condemned "some Senegal players" for the "unacceptable scenes" which overshadowed their victory in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final when they walked off the pitch in protest at a penalty awarded to Morocco.

2. Nigeria: On Nigeria's Plan to Supply Electricity to More Neighbouring Countries

   [Vanguard] Following a recent proposal by the Federal Government of Nigeria to expand the exportation of electricity to neighbouring countries, a familiar national debate may be in the offing. Should Nigeria sell power to neighbouring countries when millions of its citizens live in darkness?

3. Africa: Ignore Social Media Posts Claiming Mixture of Jameson Whiskey and Garlic Can Cure HIV/Aids

   [Africa Check] Ignore social media posts claiming mixture of Jameson whiskey and garlic can cure HIV/Aids

4. South Africa: The Generator Broke, Leaving This Village Without Water - - 17 Years Ago

   [GroundUp] Residents who can't afford to buy water have to get it from a faraway river

5. Uganda: Kivumbi Denies Attacking Police, Says Supporters Were Shot Dead At His Home

   [Nile Post] Butambala County MP Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi has denied allegations that he mobilised supporters to attack police officers with machetes, saying the violence in the district stemmed from a security operation at his home that left about 10 people dead.