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1. Africa: Africa at the World Cup: Talent Is Not the Problem--The System Is

   [allAfrica] Every time the FIFA World Cup comes around, Africa dreams. From the streets of Lagos to the townships of Johannesburg, from the neighborhoods of Casablanca to the villages of Senegal, millions of children watch the world's biggest football tournament believing that one day they too will wear the colors of their nation on football's grandest stage. The passion is unquestionable.

2. Africa: Ocean Economy Can Drive Africa's Future If Backed by Bold Investment

   [allAfrica] Mombasa, Kenya -- The blue economy is a vital source of jobs, food security, and economic opportunity across Africa and the Western Indian Ocean region. Yet, by the admission of those driving its development, the region is still only beginning to tap into what its oceans, lakes, and rivers can truly offer.

3. South Africa: South Africans Lose Income As Immigrants Flee

   [GroundUp] "I keep asking myself, 'Where is Ubuntu?"' says landlord

4. Liberia: VP Koung Signals Boakai's Intentions for Second Term

   [FrontPageAfrica] Vice President Jeremiah Koung has announced President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's intention to seek a second term in the 2039 Presidential and Legislative Elections and said he will serve as the president's campaign manager.

5. Kenya: DPP Closes Case in Sh8.2bn Meth Bust As Six Iranians Await Fate in Landmark Drug Trafficking Trial

   [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has closed its case against six Iranian nationals accused of trafficking more than one tonne of methamphetamine worth Sh8.2 billion, paving the way for the court to determine whether they have a case to answer.