Afcon 2021: Comoros proud to make debut appearance at Nations Cup

Comoros may have lost their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations match, but the occasion will always be savoured in the tiny islands in the Indian Ocean.

Afcon 2021: How Nigeria neutralised Mohamed Salah in win over Egypt

Nigeria coach Augustine Eguavoen reveals how his side neutralised Egypt star Mohamed Salah to clinch an important win at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Seychelles: The island nation hunting for a missing $50m

Six of Seychelles' most prominent citizens face charges amid a government crackdown on corruption.

Afcon 2021: Guinea-Bissau miss late penalty in draw with Sudan

Guinea-Bissau miss a late penalty as they are held by Sudan in their Group D opener in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Sacked belly-dancing teacher sparks Egypt debate over women’s rights

Aya Yousef was sacked and divorced after she was filmed moving to music at a work social event.

Afcon 2021: Senegal hopeful Ismaila Sarr can recover from injury

Senegal say Ismaila Sarr's knee injury has 'evolved positively' and are hopeful the forward can still feature at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Children were ‘fighting for their lives’ in Bronx fire

New Yorkers are still digesting the tragedy of the city's deadliest apartment blaze in three decades.

Afcon 2021: Kelechi Iheanacho goal sees Nigeria sink Egypt

Kelechi Iheanacho is on target as Nigeria beat seven-time champions Egypt in their Africa Cup of Nations Group D opener.

Afcon 2021: Ivory Coast keeper Sylvain Gbohouo suspended by Fifa for alleged doping violation

Ivory Coast goalkeeper Sylvain Gbohouo is suspended for an alleged doping violation on the eve of their first game at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Ugandan author of The Greedy Barbarian charged over Museveni tweets

A Ugandan novelist is accused of using Twitter to "disturb the peace" of Yoweri Museveni and his son.