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Ismaila Sarr: Senegal accuse Watford of ‘blocking’ call-up

January 2, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Watford reaffirm their winger Ismaila Sarr is injured after Senegal accuse the club of refusing to release him for the African Cup of Nations.

Afcon 2021: Group D preview – Nigeria, Egypt, Sudan & Guinea-Bissau

January 2, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Nigeria, Egypt, Sudan and Guinea-Bissau are in Group D of the Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off in Cameroon on 9 January.

South Africa parliament: Man arrested over massive fire

January 2, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Police in Cape Town say a man faces several charges over the fire and will appear in court on Tuesday.

Letter from Africa: Africa plays on in 2022 without its great referee

January 2, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Joseph Warungu looks at what is in store for the African continent this coming year.

Vieira right-lipped on Palace’s Afcon players

January 1, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira will not confirm if three of his players will be available for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.

Afcon 2021: Seyi Olofinjana calls for Nigeria ‘football philosophy’

January 1, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

After sacking their coach just four weeks before the Africa Cup of Nations, Seyi Olofinjana says Nigeria need better forward planning.

Desmond Tutu funeral: Anti-apartheid campaigner remembered in Cape Town

January 1, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The anti-apartheid campaigner and Nobel Peace Prize winner died last Sunday, aged 90.

Afcon 2021: Group C preview – Morocco, Ghana, Comoros & Gabon

January 1, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Morocco, Ghana, Comoros and Gabon are in Group C of the Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off in Cameroon on 9 January.

After Desmond Tutu, a time for new South African heroes

January 1, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

As the last of South Africa's moral giants is laid to rest, some say now is time to break the mould.

South Africa holds state funeral for Archbishop Desmond Tutu

January 1, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The funeral for the anti-apartheid campaigner took place in St George's Cathedral in Cape Town.