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Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

olice officers of the French national police carry out a law enforcement operation on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, during celebrations following Morocco’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, in the night from January 14 to January 15, 2026. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

olice officers of the French national police carry out a law enforcement operation on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, during celebrations following Morocco’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, in the night from January 14 to January 15, 2026. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

olice officers of the French national police carry out a law enforcement operation on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, during celebrations following Morocco’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, in the night from January 14 to January 15, 2026. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

olice officers of the French national police carry out a law enforcement operation on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, during celebrations following Morocco’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, in the night from January 14 to January 15, 2026. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

olice officers of the French national police carry out a law enforcement operation on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, during celebrations following Morocco’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, in the night from January 14 to January 15, 2026. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

olice officers of the French national police carry out a law enforcement operation on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, during celebrations following Morocco’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, in the night from January 14 to January 15, 2026. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

olice officers of the French national police carry out a law enforcement operation on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, during celebrations following Morocco’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, in the night from January 14 to January 15, 2026. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

olice officers of the French national police carry out a law enforcement operation on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, during celebrations following Morocco’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, in the night from January 14 to January 15, 2026. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

olice officers of the French national police carry out a law enforcement operation on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, during celebrations following Morocco’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, in the night from January 14 to January 15, 2026. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

olice officers of the French national police carry out a law enforcement operation on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, during celebrations following Morocco’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, in the night from January 14 to January 15, 2026. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

olice officers of the French national police carry out a law enforcement operation on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, during celebrations following Morocco’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, in the night from January 14 to January 15, 2026. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

olice officers of the French national police carry out a law enforcement operation on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, during celebrations following Morocco’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, in the night from January 14 to January 15, 2026. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

olice officers of the French national police carry out a law enforcement operation on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, during celebrations following Morocco’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, in the night from January 14 to January 15, 2026. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

olice officers of the French national police carry out a law enforcement operation on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, during celebrations following Morocco’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, in the night from January 14 to January 15, 2026. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

olice officers of the French national police carry out a law enforcement operation on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, during celebrations following Morocco’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, in the night from January 14 to January 15, 2026. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

olice officers of the French national police carry out a law enforcement operation on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, during celebrations following Morocco’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, in the night from January 14 to January 15, 2026. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

olice officers of the French national police carry out a law enforcement operation on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, during celebrations following Morocco’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, in the night from January 14 to January 15, 2026. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

olice officers of the French national police carry out a law enforcement operation on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, during celebrations following Morocco’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, in the night from January 14 to January 15, 2026. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

olice officers of the French national police carry out a law enforcement operation on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, during celebrations following Morocco’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, in the night from January 14 to January 15, 2026. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

olice officers of the French national police carry out a law enforcement operation on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, during celebrations following Morocco’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, in the night from January 14 to January 15, 2026. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

olice officers of the French national police carry out a law enforcement operation on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, during celebrations following Morocco’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, in the night from January 14 to January 15, 2026. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

olice officers of the French national police carry out a law enforcement operation on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, during celebrations following Morocco’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, in the night from January 14 to January 15, 2026. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

olice officers of the French national police carry out a law enforcement operation on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, during celebrations following Morocco’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, in the night from January 14 to January 15, 2026. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

olice officers of the French national police carry out a law enforcement operation on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, during celebrations following Morocco’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, in the night from January 14 to January 15, 2026. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Official ceremony honoring the victims of the deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations. Attendees include European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever. Martigny, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Marco Alpozzi /LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Official ceremony honoring the victims of the deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations. Attendees include European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever. Martigny, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Marco Alpozzi /LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Official ceremony honoring the victims of the deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations. Attendees include European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever. Martigny, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Marco Alpozzi /LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Official ceremony honoring the victims of the deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations. Attendees include European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever. Martigny, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Marco Alpozzi /LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Official ceremony honoring the victims of the deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations. Attendees include European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever. Martigny, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Marco Alpozzi /LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Official ceremony honoring the victims of the deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations. Attendees include European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever. Martigny, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Marco Alpozzi /LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Official ceremony honoring the victims of the deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations. Attendees include European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever. Martigny, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Marco Alpozzi /LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Official ceremony honoring the victims of the deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations. Attendees include European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever. Martigny, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Marco Alpozzi /LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Guy Parmelin at the Official ceremony honoring the victims of the deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations. Attendees include European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever. Martigny, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Pool/ Marco Alpozzi /LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM Guy Parmelin Presidente della Confederazione svizzera alla

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Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Official ceremony honoring the victims of the deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations. Attendees include European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever. Martigny, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Pool/ Marco Alpozzi /LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Emmanuel Macron and Guy Parmelin at the Official ceremony honoring the victims of the deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations. Attendees include European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever. Martigny, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Pool/ Marco Alpozzi /LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM Emmanuel Macron Presidente della Repubblica francese , Guy Parmelin Presidente della Confederazione svizzera alla

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Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Official ceremony honoring the victims of the deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations. Attendees include European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever. Martigny, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Pool/ Marco Alpozzi /LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Official ceremony honoring the victims of the deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations. Attendees include European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever. Martigny, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Pool/ Marco Alpozzi /LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Guy Parmelin at the Official ceremony honoring the victims of the deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations. Attendees include European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever. Martigny, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Pool/ Marco Alpozzi /LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM Guy Parmelin Presidente della Confederazione svizzera alla

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Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Official ceremony honoring the victims of the deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations. Attendees include European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever. Martigny, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Marco Alpozzi /LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Official ceremony honoring the victims of the deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations. Attendees include European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever. Martigny, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Pool/ Marco Alpozzi /LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Emmanuel Macron and Guy Parmelin at the Official ceremony honoring the victims of the deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations. Attendees include European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever. Martigny, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Pool/ Marco Alpozzi /LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM Emmanuel Macron Presidente della Repubblica francese , Guy Parmelin Presidente della Confederazione svizzera alla

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Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Guy Parmelin at the Official ceremony honoring the victims of the deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations. Attendees include European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever. Martigny, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Pool/ Marco Alpozzi /LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM Guy Parmelin Presidente della Confederazione svizzera alla

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Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Official ceremony honoring the victims of the deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations. Attendees include European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever. Martigny, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Pool/ Marco Alpozzi /LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

A performer takes part in the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade in Cape Town, South Africa, January 5, 2026. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cape Town on Monday for the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, a key part of the city's New Year celebrations. The carnival, officially known as the Cape Town Street Parade, is widely regarded as Africa's largest cultural festival. Its origins date back to the colonial era, when enslaved people were granted a single day after New Year's Day to celebrate. Over the years, the event has evolved into a vibrant cultural tradition marked by music, dance, and elaborate costumes. TO GO WITH "Tens of thousands attend Cape Town Minstrel Carnival to mark New Year" Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

Performers take part in the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade in Cape Town, South Africa, January 5, 2026. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cape Town on Monday for the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, a key part of the city's New Year celebrations. The carnival, officially known as the Cape Town Street Parade, is widely regarded as Africa's largest cultural festival. Its origins date back to the colonial era, when enslaved people were granted a single day after New Year's Day to celebrate. Over the years, the event has evolved into a vibrant cultural tradition marked by music, dance, and elaborate costumes. TO GO WITH "Tens of thousands attend Cape Town Minstrel Carnival to mark New Year" Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

Performers take part in the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade in Cape Town, South Africa, January 5, 2026. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cape Town on Monday for the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, a key part of the city's New Year celebrations. The carnival, officially known as the Cape Town Street Parade, is widely regarded as Africa's largest cultural festival. Its origins date back to the colonial era, when enslaved people were granted a single day after New Year's Day to celebrate. Over the years, the event has evolved into a vibrant cultural tradition marked by music, dance, and elaborate costumes. TO GO WITH "Tens of thousands attend Cape Town Minstrel Carnival to mark New Year" Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

Performers take part in the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade in Cape Town, South Africa, January 5, 2026. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cape Town on Monday for the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, a key part of the city's New Year celebrations. The carnival, officially known as the Cape Town Street Parade, is widely regarded as Africa's largest cultural festival. Its origins date back to the colonial era, when enslaved people were granted a single day after New Year's Day to celebrate. Over the years, the event has evolved into a vibrant cultural tradition marked by music, dance, and elaborate costumes. TO GO WITH "Tens of thousands attend Cape Town Minstrel Carnival to mark New Year" Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

A performer takes part in the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade in Cape Town, South Africa, January 5, 2026. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cape Town on Monday for the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, a key part of the city's New Year celebrations. The carnival, officially known as the Cape Town Street Parade, is widely regarded as Africa's largest cultural festival. Its origins date back to the colonial era, when enslaved people were granted a single day after New Year's Day to celebrate. Over the years, the event has evolved into a vibrant cultural tradition marked by music, dance, and elaborate costumes. TO GO WITH "Tens of thousands attend Cape Town Minstrel Carnival to mark New Year" Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

A performer takes part in the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade in Cape Town, South Africa, January 5, 2026. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cape Town on Monday for the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, a key part of the city's New Year celebrations. The carnival, officially known as the Cape Town Street Parade, is widely regarded as Africa's largest cultural festival. Its origins date back to the colonial era, when enslaved people were granted a single day after New Year's Day to celebrate. Over the years, the event has evolved into a vibrant cultural tradition marked by music, dance, and elaborate costumes. TO GO WITH "Tens of thousands attend Cape Town Minstrel Carnival to mark New Year" Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

A performer takes part in the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade in Cape Town, South Africa, January 5, 2026. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cape Town on Monday for the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, a key part of the city's New Year celebrations. The carnival, officially known as the Cape Town Street Parade, is widely regarded as Africa's largest cultural festival. Its origins date back to the colonial era, when enslaved people were granted a single day after New Year's Day to celebrate. Over the years, the event has evolved into a vibrant cultural tradition marked by music, dance, and elaborate costumes. TO GO WITH "Tens of thousands attend Cape Town Minstrel Carnival to mark New Year" Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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