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Africa Cup of Nations: Football fans run towards Paul Biya stadium before crush

January 25, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

At least eight people have been killed in a crush outside an Africa Cup of Nations football match in Cameroon.

Netflix movie sparks morality row in Egypt

January 25, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The film, which includes a scene of an actress removing her underwear, stirs anger in Egypt.

Afcon 2021: Fifa sends ‘deepest condolences’ after crush at Olembe Stadium

January 25, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Fifa sends its "deepest condolences" to families and friends of the victims of a crush outside a stadium at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.

Africa Cup of Nations: At least eight killed in crush at Cameroon stadium

January 25, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Dozens more people are injured in the incident outside a football stadium in Cameroon.

Afcon 2021: Hosts Cameroon see off 10-man Comoros with outfield player in goal

January 24, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Cameroon narrowly beat 10-man Comoros at the Africa Cup of Nations, despite playing against a side with an outfield player in goal and an extra man for 83 minutes.

Burkina Faso: Moment military announces takeover on live TV

January 24, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

An army officer says the military have seized power and overthrown President Roch Kaboré.

Burkina Faso military says it has seized power

January 24, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

President Kaboré has been overthrown and the government and parliament dissolved, the army says.

Afcon 2021: Celebrations in The Gambia as fans celebrate progress

January 24, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

There have been celebrations in The Gambia as fans celebrated the team reaching the Final 16 of Afcon 2021.

Afcon 2021: Nigeria interim coach Augustine Eguavoen dismisses reports of exit

January 24, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Nigeria interim coach Augustine Eguavoen denies reports he will quit following their exit from the Africa Cup of Nations.

Afcon 2021: The Gambia clinch famous win over Guinea

January 24, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Debutants The Gambia reach the last eight at the Africa Cup of Nations as Musa Barrow's goal seals a 1-0 win over Guinea.