Afcon 2021: Holders Algeria crash out after Ivory Coast defeat

Defending champions Algeria crash out of the Africa Cup of Nations as they lose their final group match 3-1 against Ivory Coast.

Liberian church stampede kills 29 worshippers in Monrovia

At least 29 people, including 11 children, die when robbers attack an open-air service, causing panic.

Afcon 2021: Egypt coach Carlos Queiroz says his team will work on finishing skills

Despite having Mohamed Salah at his disposal, Egypt coach Carlos Queiroz says his side need to improve their finishing in front of goal.

Afcon 2021: ‘I feel so disappointed’ – Paintsil on Ghana exit

Former Ghana full-back John Paintsil talks about the Black Stars' shock exit from the Africa Cup of Nations and where it all went wrong for the side.

Omicron: Is racism why South African evidence of milder infection was ignored?

South African scientists tell the BBC their research should have been taken more seriously.

Afcon 2021: Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Malawi, Mali and The Gambia reach last 16

Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Malawi, Mali and The Gambia all reach the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations without playing.

Ten DR Congo prisoners sentenced for mass rapes in jail

Some female inmates fell pregnant and contracted sexually transmitted infections after 2020 assaults.

Afcon 2021: Nigeria top group after win over Guinea-Bissau

Nigeria beat Guinea-Bissau to become the only side at the Africa Cup of Nations to win all three group games.

Afcon 2021: Egypt reach last 16 with win over Sudan

Egypt edge past Sudan to finish second in Group D and qualify for the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Afcon 2021: Eguavoen backs appointment of Peseiro as Nigeria coach

Augustine Eguavoen backs the appointment of Jose Peseiro as his successor as Nigeria coach after the Africa Cup of Nations.