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Afcon 2021: Fifa warns Zimbabwe about ban on eve of tournament

December 22, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Fifa warns Zimbabwe of an impending ban if the FA's suspension by the government goes beyond 3 January.

The Maasai TikTokers wowing Bollywood fans

December 22, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Tanzanian siblings Kili and Neema Paul lip sync perfectly in Hindi, accruing millions of followers.

Madagascar: Minister ‘swims for 12 hours’ after helicopter crashes at sea

December 21, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Madagascar's police minister was part of a team looking for survivors after a shipwreck.

Afcon 2021: The Gambia name squad for first finals

December 21, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Sampdoria's Omar Colley and Real Valladolid's Saidy Janko are among those included in The Gambia's squad for the Africa Cup of Nations.

Fifa president Infantino wants Africa Cup of Nations at end of year

December 21, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Fifa president Gianni Infantino suggests the Africa Cup of Nations should be played in the autumn as part of a revised international calendar.

Afcon 2021: Napoli’s Victor Osimhen declares himself fit for Nigeria

December 21, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen declares himself fit to play for Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon in January.

Mauritius oil spill: Captain guilty over tanker spill

December 21, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The MV Wakashio ran aground on a coral reef last year leaking about 1,000 tonnes of fuel.

Ghana MPs brawl in parliament over mobile money tax

December 21, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Lawmakers trade blows during a chaotic session over a proposed levy on electronic transactions.

Afcon 2021: How first qualification has brought a new energy to The Gambia

December 21, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

How qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time has brought a new energy to The Gambia.

Afcon 2021: Caf president Motsepe says next month’s finals will be ‘exceptional’

December 21, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football, reiterates that the Africa Cup of Nations will go ahead in January.