Afcon 2021: Egypt delay flight to Cameroon after Covid-19 cases

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Egypt delay their departure for the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon after coronavirus cases were reported in their camp.

Nelson Mandela’s Robben Island cell key returning to South Africa – minister

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The key, kept by a former guard, was going to be auctioned in the US until South Africa objected.

The Gambia’s Scorpions aiming to sting in Cameroon

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Sampdoria defender Omar Colley is hoping The Gambia can surprise at their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations.

Africa Cup of Nations quiz: Can you name all the winners?

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Can you name all the 14 teams to have lifted the Africa Cup of Nations trophy since the tournament began in 1957?

Africa’s week in pictures: 31 December 2021-6 January 2022

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

Ethiopia civil war: Tigray hospital running out of food for starving children

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The hospital treating Surafeal in Ethiopia's Tigray region is also running out of food.

Afcon 2021: Gabon’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang tests positive for Covid-19

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Captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang tests positive for Covid-19 just four days before Gabon's first game at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Afcon 2021: Nigeria’s Odion Ighalo not released by Al Shabab

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Nigeria are set to be without striker Odion Ighalo at the Africa Cup of Nations after club side Al Shabab refuse to release him.

Afcon 2021: Everything you need to know about tournament in Cameroon

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Dates, favourites and everything else you need to know about the Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off in Cameroon on Sunday.

Afcon 2021: Coach Conceicao feels weight of Cameroon expectation

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Coach Toni Conceicao says Cameroon fans "don't forgive failure" as the country prepares to host the Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off on Sunday.