Afcon 2021: Max Gradel strike earns Ivory Coast win over Equatorial Guinea

Ivory Coast captain Max Gradel scores a spectacular winner as the Elephants beat Equatorial Guinea 1-0 in a nervy Africa Cup of Nations Group E encounter.

South Africa’s ‘King Khoisan’ arrested over cannabis plants at president’s office

Several activists from the Khoisan people are detained after three years of protests in Pretoria.

Afcon 2021: The Gambia beat Mauritania in dream debut

e Gambia enjoy a dream Africa Cup of Nations debut by beating Mauritania 1-0 in Limbe to go joint-top of Group F.

Love theory in Italian man’s Ivory Coast kidnap

Prosecutors say a businessman may have been duped into going to Ivory Coast by an online scammer.

Afcon 2021: Cameroonian climate ‘very difficult’ for Algeria

Holders Algeria say Cameroon's tropical climate was a factor in their draw against Sierra Leone in their Africa Cup of Nations opener.

Afcon 2021: Mali beat Tunisia after controversial ending

Mali beat Tunisia 1-0 at the Africa Cup of Nations, in a game that ends in controversy after the referee blows for full-time early.

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.