The government in Mogadishu has accused the UAE of undermining its sovereignty.

The election is a rematch between Bobi Wine and Yoweri Museveni, who has been president for 40 years.

Mohamed Salah's Afcon dream was ended by Sadio Mane and Senegal on Wednesday night - but how many more chances will the Liverpool forward have to win the competition?

The pause starting on 21 January will bar foreign nationals who "would take welfare and public benefits".

Burkina Faso sack coach Brama Traore after their last-16 exit at Afcon 2025, while 10 high-ranking members of Mali's football federation resign.

This follows comments by a presidential assistant that Bobi Wine would not be declared president, even if he wins.

Nigeria face a huge semi-final against Africa Cup of Nations hosts and favourites Morocco on Wednesday.

Former two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya returns to action for the first time in over a year when he faces Joe Pyfer in Seattle, Washington on 28 March.

The Amazigh calendar places them almost a thousand years ahead of much of the rest of the world.

Uganda and Vargar forward Rogers Mato signs a pre-contract agreement to join Scottish Premiership leaders Heart of Midlothian this summer.

Gabon's government lifts the sanctions it imposed on the national team and striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after their exit from Afcon 2025.

As the US cracks down on illegal immigration in Minneapolis, home to a large Somali community, it will end protections for many in the country legally.

The communications authority says the suspension is aimed at preventing misinformation and violence.

The offensive is in the central state of Kogi, where the bandits have recently become more active.

Mohamed Salah's Egypt will face Senegal in the Afcon 2025 semi-finals, offering the chance of revenge against his old Liverpool team-mate Sadio Mane.

Eritrea are included in the preliminary qualifying round draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations despite being unranked by world governing body Fifa.

Jihadists have been targeting tankers entering Mali, worsening the country’s fuel shortage.

Thursday's election highlights a demographic issue common to many African countries.

Rosita Salvador Mabuiango's mother was sheltering for days before giving birth perched above the water.

With the Africa Cup of Nations kicking off on Sunday, 21 December, can you name every tournament winner?