Footballers can play for their clubs until 3 January before leaving for the Africa Cup of Nations, says the Confederation of African Football.
The archbishop, who was a driving force in the anti-apartheid movement, has died aged 90.
The former US president praises the churchman who helped end apartheid, after his death aged 90.
Archbishop Desmond Tutu was known for using humour and anger to express his values and convictions.
Some 178 anti-coup demonstrators are reportedly injured in clashes near the presidential palace.
The first black archbishop of Cape Town, South Africa, was a much-loved figure around the world.
BBC South Africa correspondent Nomsa Maseko looks back at the life of Archbishop Desmond Tutu who has died aged 90.
Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the Nobel Peace prize laureate who helped end apartheid in South Africa, has died aged 90
Inspirational cleric and anti-apartheid campaigner who played a major role in the process of reconciliation in South Africa.
Six people have been killed after a suicide bomber targeted a restaurant in eastern DR Congo.
Socialites are becoming wary of what they post online in case Kenya's revenue authority comes calling.
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