Letter from Africa: Desmond Tutu’s funeral re-imagined Ghana-style

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Ghanaians were shocked by the archbishop's modest funeral and speedy burial, writes Elizabeth Ohene.

Gabon’s Aubameyang ‘has heart lesions’

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Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang misses Gabon's Africa Cup of Nations draw with Ghana after scans reveal "heart lesions".

Afcon 2021: Cape Verde’s Roberto Lopes not overawed by Cameroon

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Roberto 'Pico' Lopes insists Cape Verde will not be overawed by taking on hosts Cameroon in their final Group A game at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Afcon 2021: Claude Le Roy says quality of tournament will improve

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Disrupted preparations are a factor in a low-scoring start to the Africa Cup of Nations, according to former manager Claude Le Roy.

Afcon 2021: Gabon grab late equaliser against Ghana

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Gabon score a controversial late equaliser against Ghana to draw their Africa Cup of Nations Group C game 1-1.

Afcon 2021: Malawi overcome Zimbabwe to boost last-16 hopes

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Gabadinho Mhango scores twice as Malawi come back to beat Zimbabwe 2-1 and boost their hopes of reaching the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Afcon 2021: Morocco reach last 16 with victory over Comoros

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Morocco advance to the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 victory over debutants Comoros in Group C.

Afcon 2021: Senegal and Guinea on brink of last 16 after stalemate

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Senegal and Guinea both move closer to reaching the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations following a 0-0 draw in their Group B game.

Africa Cup of Nations is ‘a sign of representation’ for UK fans

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As the Africa Cup of Nations returns, Newsbeat speaks to fans supporting their home nations.

Africa’s week in pictures: 7-13 January 2022

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A selection of the best photos from across the African continent this week.