Africa

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[ad_1] A BBC investigation exposes a sprawling network of fake social media accounts operating in Uganda. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] Hamza Rafia's equaliser ensured Tunisia have never lost their opening two Afcon matches in 21 appearances at the finalsHamza Rafia's first-half strike gave 2004 champions Tunisia their first point at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations courtesy of a draw against Mali.Midfielder Rafia arrived first to send Ali Abdi's cross squirming in via goalkeeper Djigui Diarra's body.Mali had gone ahead through Lassine Sinayoko's drilled opener and are on the […]

[ad_1] The federation said Cisse, who was appointed in March 2015 and guided Senegal to their first Afcon triumph two years after reaching the final under his leadership, had been attended to by medical staff in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast, where his team have played both of their opening matches at the finals.Former Senegal defender Cisse oversaw a 3-0 win over The Gambia on Monday as the world's 20th-ranked nation made […]

[ad_1] Gelson Dala's double helped Angola earn their first win in nine games at the Afcon finalsGelson Dala scored twice as Angola beat Mauritania to close in on the knockout stage of the Africa Cup of Nations.Forward Dala reacted smartly to the rebound from a corner to put his side ahead, firing a shot against the turf and into the roof of the net.Sidi Amar levelled for the Lions of […]

[ad_1] Baghdad Bounedjah scored twice to keep Algeria's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations hopes alive as they drew against Burkino Faso in Group D.Mohamed Konate's powerful header had put the Stallions ahead before Bounedjah equalised in the 51st minute, scoring from close range.Bertrand Traore's penalty put Burkino Faso back in front 20 minutes later.But Bounedjah rose highest to head in Algeria's second equaliser in added time to pick up a […]

[ad_1] Sudan suspends its membership as Igad attempts to end the country's month-long civil war. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] A court in Sierra Leone on Friday allowed the former president Ernest Bai Koroma to travel to Nigeria for medical care. He left by plane flying to Nigeria on Friday after the court permit amid charges for his alleged role in a failed military coup attempt. Koroma is facing four offences including treason for his alleged role in the incident which occurred last November. The charges also include misprision […]

[ad_1] President Félix Tshisekedi had threatened that he could take the war to Rwanda if re-elected. [ad_2] Source link