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Afcon 2021: How Nigeria neutralised Mohamed Salah in win over Egypt

January 12, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

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

January 12, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

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

January 11, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Guinea-Bissau miss a late penalty as they are held by Sudan in their Group D opener in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Sacked belly-dancing teacher sparks Egypt debate over women’s rights

January 11, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Aya Yousef was sacked and divorced after she was filmed moving to music at a work social event.

Afcon 2021: Senegal hopeful Ismaila Sarr can recover from injury

January 11, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Senegal say Ismaila Sarr's knee injury has 'evolved positively' and are hopeful the forward can still feature at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Children were ‘fighting for their lives’ in Bronx fire

January 11, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

New Yorkers are still digesting the tragedy of the city's deadliest apartment blaze in three decades.

Afcon 2021: Kelechi Iheanacho goal sees Nigeria sink Egypt

January 11, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Kelechi Iheanacho is on target as Nigeria beat seven-time champions Egypt in their Africa Cup of Nations Group D opener.

Afcon 2021: Ivory Coast keeper Sylvain Gbohouo suspended by Fifa for alleged doping violation

January 11, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Ivory Coast goalkeeper Sylvain Gbohouo is suspended for an alleged doping violation on the eve of their first game at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Ugandan author of The Greedy Barbarian charged over Museveni tweets

January 11, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

A Ugandan novelist is accused of using Twitter to "disturb the peace" of Yoweri Museveni and his son.

Afcon 2021: Holders Algeria held to 0-0 draw by Sierra Leone

January 11, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Algeria begin the defence of their Africa Cup of Nations title with a goalless draw against a stubborn Sierra Leone side in Group E.