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Striker Victor Osimhen contracts coronavirus for a second time, just 12 days before Nigeria's first match at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Professor Tulio de Oliveira who helped first detect Omicron says Africa plays a big role in fighting Covid.

The Africa Cup of Nations is being "disrespected" by some negative media coverage, says former England striker Ian Wright.

A look back at some of the prominent figures on the African continent who we said farewell to this year.

Tributes are paid to Anne Chidzira Muluzi, the first woman to hold the title there, who died aged 69.