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1. Mozambique: Huge Flood Hits Mozambique

   [Mozambique News Reports And Clippings] A flood as bad as the one in 2000 is hitting southern and central Mozambique and is worsening. More rain is expected today and tomorrow, and more flood waters will come in rivers from South Africa and Zimbabwe, which have also been hit by torrential rain. All the dams in the south are full and so any incoming water continues down the rivers.

2. South Africa: Families Take Refuge in Churches After Limpopo Floods

   [GroundUp] More than 40 families displaced since 14 January

3. 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.

4. 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?

5. 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