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After months of anticipation, the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finally kicks off today in Morocco. Twenty-four teams, six host cities, nine stadiums and a football-mad nation are ready to welcome the continent for Africa's biggest tournament.

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Our Ask Me Anything team explore why Afcon 2025 is in December and why it is held biannually.

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African soccer is getting a major shake-up with the creation of the African Nations League and conversion of the biennial Africa Cup of Nations to a four-year cycle.

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BBC Sport's John Bennett gives Football Focus the lowdown on which nations are contenders to win the Africa Cup of Nations, which begins in Morocco on Sunday.

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Police say another 10 people were injured in the township shooting near Johannesburg, and a manhunt is under way.

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As some West African nations choose to cement old ties with France or a new ally in Russia, Togo wants both.

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[Daba Finance] The Regional Stock Exchange (BRVM) marked its 29th anniversary on December 18, underscoring its role as a shared capital market for the eight member states of the West African Economic and Monetary Union.

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Switzerland’s supreme court upheld the acquittal of Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser al-Khelaïfi in the final appeals stage of a case that alleged wrongdoing linked to former FIFA secretary general Jérôme Valcke and the awarding of World Cup television rights

Africanews  

African soccer is getting a major shake-up with the creation of the African Nations League and conversion of the biennial Africa Cup of Nations to a four-year cycle.

Africanews  

Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi has recovered from an ankle injury in time for the Africa Cup of Nations, both the player and coach Walid Regragui said Saturday before the team’s opening game

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In a huge change to the football calendar, the Africa Cup of Nations will be held every four years from 2028 - switching away from biennial finals.

Africanews  

With the victory, Joshua now can angle to reclaim the heavyweight title he lost against Oleksandr Usyk. Joshua also has talked about a long discussed match with countryman and former champion, Tyson Fury

Africanews  

The U.N. Security Council has urged Rwanda to withdraw its forces from eastern Congo and extended the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Congo, known as MONUSCO, for a year, as fighting in the region escalated despite a U.S.-mediated peace deal

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Egypt's foreign minister Badr Abdelatty urged the international community to step up pressure to halt what he described as daily ceasefire violations

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Coached by Thierry Mouyouma, Gabon will start their tournament against Cameroon on December 24th. Mozambique and defending champions Ivory Coast are also in Group F

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David Munyua became an instant cult hero at Alexandra Palace on Thursday following a shock win over Mike de Decker at the PDC World Championship.

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US secretary of State Marcio Rubio acknowledged the backsliding on a U.S.-mediated deal involving the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, saying his country was still focused on making the agreement work

AfricaDotcom  

The 2025 holiday season is here, and the perfect gift for a loved one during this season blends cultural significance with modern style. One such

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International artist Julie Mehretu is expanding her focus beyond world-class galleries to the open road, launching a pan-African initiative to

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Archaeologists have uncovered a rare ancient Egyptian pleasure boat off the coast of Alexandria, dated to the early first century AD. Measuring an

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In the vibrant world of Afrobeats, few artists balance chart-topping hits with biting social commentary like Falz. A lawyer-turned-revolutionary rapper,