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

January 6, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

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

January 6, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

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

January 6, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

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

January 5, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

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.

Niger police seize record 200kg of cocaine from mayor’s car

January 5, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The mayor and his driver are arrested for allegedly trying to transport the record haul to Libya.

Cameroon is set to host the much-delayed competition – but what shape is the country in?

January 5, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

As Cameroon prepares to host the much-delayed Africa Cup of Nations competition, what shape is the country in?

Afcon 2021: Attendances capped at 60-80% for tournament in Cameroon

January 5, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Attendances at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon will be capped at between 60 and 80% of capacity because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Afcon 2021: Zambia on stand-by in case Fifa bans Zimbabwe

January 5, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Zambia are on standby to play at the Africa Cup of Nations should Zimbabwe be banned by Fifa ahead of Sunday's start of the competition.

Can a solar-power fridge get more people vaccinated?

January 5, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

A fridge designed for areas with no electricity is now helping dispense Covid vaccines in Kenya.

Can a solar-power fridge get more people vaccinated?

January 5, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

A fridge designed for areas with no electricity is now helping dispense Covid vaccines in Kenya.