Afcon 2025: Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane rivalry renewed as Egypt face Senegal
When Mohamed Salah leads out Egypt in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) semi-final against Senegal, he will feel both the weight of expectation from his nation and his…
Gabon lifts sanctions on team and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after Afcon exit
Gabon’s government has lifted the sanctions it imposed on the national team and Panthers striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after their exit from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon). The side’s…
Afcon 2027: Eritrea included in preliminary qualifying round draw
Eritrea have been included in the preliminary qualifying round draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) despite being unranked by world governing body Fifa. The East Africans, who…
Afcon quiz: Name every Africa Cup of Nations winner
With the Africa Cup of Nations kicking off on Sunday, 21 December, can you name every tournament winner? Source link
Niger revokes licences of tanker drivers who refuse to travel
Niger has revoked the licences of dozens of transport operators and drivers for refusing to deliver fuel to neighbouring Mali where they face possible attacks by jihadists. An al-Qaeda affiliate…
Nigeria kills ‘200 bandits’ in operation against kidnapping gang
More than 200 suspected members of an armed criminal gang in central Nigeria have been killed in an ongoing operation, an official has told the BBC. The large-scale, multi-agency offensive…
Communications authority imposes an internet blackout ahead of vote
Uganda’s communications authority has told all service providers to suspend internet access ahead of Thursday’s general election. It justified the decision on the grounds of public safety to prevent “online…
Yoweri Museveni and Bobi Wine battle for the votes of a young electorate
Sammy AwamiBBC Africa, Kampala AFP via Getty Images Backers of Yoweri Museveni are hoping for a seventh successive election victory Whether decked in the bright yellow of the ruling party…
‘Miracle baby’ born in a tree above Mozambique floodwaters dies aged 25
SABC Carolina Cecilia Chirindza and Rosita were lifted to safety by a South African helicopter helping recovery operations She was seen as a “miracle baby” after being born in a…
Burna Boy and Rema win as Nigerian stars dominate
Nigerian artists secured a string of victories at the 9th All Africa Music Awards (Afrima), which concluded in Lagos on Sunday night. Global superstar Burna Boy claimed the prestigious Album…














