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Today in Africa — July 9, 2026: Morocco Carries Africa’s World Cup Hopes in Quarterfinals Clash, ICC Reports Breakthrough in Investigation Into Darfur Atrocities

OkayAfrica has scoured the Internet for today’s major news stories, so you don't have to. On July 9, coverage includes: The Atlas Lions’ push to reach another historic semifinal as they meet France’s Le Bleus in the quarterfinals today; the International Criminal Court’s breakthrough in efforts to link Sudan war crimes to those in positions of power; and more.