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'Respect the culture' - Fifa urged to allow Egypt Pride Match

Fri, 26/12/2025 - 13:30
An official involved with the World Cup Pride Match says there has been no contact from Fifa about their plans, despite the Egyptian FA's complaint.
Categories: Africa

'I'm not retiring' - Kipchoge's marathon world tour

Thu, 25/12/2025 - 10:56
Sporting great Eliud Kipchoge says his plan to run marathons on seven different continents is about purpose, not records.
Categories: Africa

Bomb blast in packed Nigerian mosque kills five

Thu, 25/12/2025 - 01:19
Another 35 people were injured in the explosion during evening prayers in the city of Maiduguri, police say.
Categories: Africa, Russia & CIS

Eleven arrested over mass shooting in South Africa tavern

Wed, 24/12/2025 - 22:31
Preliminary investigations revealed the motive could be linked to illegal mining turf wars, police said.
Categories: Africa, Russia & CIS

Algerian law declares France's colonisation a crime

Wed, 24/12/2025 - 18:37
Lawmakers unanimously approve a law, which demands an apology and reparations from the former colonial power.
Categories: Africa, Russia & CIS

Chronic water shortages dampen holiday mood in Tanzania's biggest city

Wed, 24/12/2025 - 13:38
A drought has led to water being rationed in Dar es Salaam, with taps sometimes dry for weeks.
Categories: Africa, Russia & CIS

Afcon 'bringing hope' to Sudan amid civil war

Wed, 24/12/2025 - 12:43
Sudan's participation in the Africa Cup of Nations is "bringing hope" to the country amid its civil war, forward Abobaker Eisa says.
Categories: Africa, Russia & CIS

Libya's army chief killed in air crash in Turkey

Wed, 24/12/2025 - 10:27
Signal was earlier lost with a jet that took off from Ankara with Gen Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad and four others on board.
Categories: Africa, Russia & CIS

An alleged drug cartel and a murdered witness: South Africa's police corruption probe

Wed, 24/12/2025 - 01:02
Allegations of graft and political interference in the police have been aired at public hearings.
Categories: Africa

An alleged drug cartel and a murdered witness: South Africa's police corruption probe

Wed, 24/12/2025 - 01:02
Allegations of graft and political interference in the police have been aired at public hearings.
Categories: Africa, Russia & CIS

Man City in advanced talks with Bournemouth's Semenyo

Wed, 24/12/2025 - 00:25
Antoine Semenyo is set to make a final decision on his future with Manchester City in advanced talks over a January move for the Bournemouth forward.
Categories: Africa, Russia & CIS

Mbeumo & Wissa 'inspiring' - Ouattara

Tue, 23/12/2025 - 23:11
As he competes at Afcon 2025 with Burkina Faso, Dango Ouattara says Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa inspired him to become the latest African to star for Brentford.
Categories: Africa

Mbeumo & Wissa 'inspiring' - Ouattara

Tue, 23/12/2025 - 23:11
As he competes at Afcon 2025 with Burkina Faso, Dango Ouattara says Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa inspired him to become the latest African to star for Brentford.
Categories: Africa, Russia & CIS

I'm not retiring, I'm evolving - Kipchoge

Tue, 23/12/2025 - 12:25
The Kenyan marathoner has all the running accolades he needs but is now focusing on new goals.
Categories: Africa, Russia & CIS

Afrobeats star Asake 'devastated' after fan dies in Kenya stadium crush

Tue, 23/12/2025 - 09:59
Police are investigating the circumstances of the death of 20-year-old Karen Lojore.
Categories: Africa, Russia & CIS

Nigeria ready to win 'dream' Afcon - Osimhen

Tue, 23/12/2025 - 08:29
Victor Osimhen is determined to lead a "talented" Super Eagles squad to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, aiming to overcome past disappointments.
Categories: Africa, Russia & CIS

'Very cool': The 70s Afro-rock genre enjoying a surprising rebirth

Mon, 22/12/2025 - 09:56
In 1970s Zambia, Zamrock led a musical revolution. It's now back, with some big names among its proponents.
Categories: Africa

'Very cool': The 70s Afro-rock genre enjoying a surprising rebirth

Mon, 22/12/2025 - 09:56
In 1970s Zambia, Zamrock led a musical revolution. It's now back, with some big names among its proponents.
Categories: Africa, Russia & CIS

Alex Iwobi says Afcon is a special football tournament

Mon, 22/12/2025 - 03:49
The Fulham midfielder will represent his birth country Nigeria in the competition featuring 24 nations.
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Who are the contenders to win Afcon?

Sun, 21/12/2025 - 09:06
BBC Sport's John Bennett gives Football Focus the lowdown on which nations are contenders to win the Africa Cup of Nations, which begins in Morocco on Sunday.
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