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The BBC has obtained extraordinary recordings believed to be of phone calls made by Tunisian ex president Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali as he flew out of the country in 2011.

The Gambia's maiden Nations Cup sparked countrywide celebrations and 'is reuniting the country in objective', says one politician.

Africa Cup of Nations hosts Cameroon make a statement of intent when beating Ethiopia 4-1 to take control of Group A.

The Confederation of African Football dismisses a complaint from Tunisia's football federation about their game with Mali ending 13 seconds early.

Ivory Coast's Max Gradel dedicates his match-winner against Equatorial Guinea to his late father, who died last week.