It’s 'Europe' vs Africa at Afcon final

Football fans are gearing up for Sunday's royal battle between Chipolopolo and the Elephants in the African Cup of Nations final.

Zambia, Equatorial Guinea through to Africa Cup quarters

Zambia is in the quaterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations after beating Equatorial Guinea, possibly pitting the co-hosts against Côte d'Ivoire.

Sahel region faces renewed drought crisis

Drought has again returned to the western shoulder of Africa, bringing hunger to millions, threatening to slip the Sahel region into crisis.

Drogba's last chance for Côte d'Ivoire victory in ACN

It may be Didier Drogba's last chance to win the African Cup of Nations as Côte d'Ivoire again begins its quest for a long-awaited continental title.

Ghana seeks to finally end run of near-misses

Ghana hopes its gifted squad can finally end a run of near-misses at the Africa Cup of Nations and deliver a fifth title, 30 years after its last.

Africa sees positive economic growth in 2011

African Union chairperson Jean Ping has announced Africa's economic growth for 2011 has positive, with an average growth of between 5.5% and 6%.

Clinton visits Côte d'Ivoire to 'strengthen democracy'

Hillary Clinton has arrived in Côte d'Ivoire for the first time since 1986 to show US "commitment to strengthening democratic institutions".

Touré eyes Afcon glory

Under the leadership of Africa’s best player, Côte d’Ivoire are hot favourites for the cup.

Botswana bows to Zim in Africa Cup of Nations warm-up

Botswana's 2012 Africa Cup of Nations players went on strike before being held 0-0 at home by an understrength Zimbabwe team in a warm-up game.

Laurent Gbagbo to receive ICC legal aid

Côte d'Ivoire's former president Laurent Gbagbo will get legal aid while his financial status is assessed, the International Criminal Court has said.

Gbagbo supporters stage Hague protest

Supporters of Côte d'Ivoire's former president Laurent Gbagbo have protested outside The Hague, promising to celebrate Christmas with him.

Yaya a Toure de force for club and country

CAF Footballer of the Year Yaya Toure has come a long way since being described as "average" by Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger eight years ago.

Campaigners call Kimberley Process an 'utter failure'

Conflict diamonds are to be used to fund a new campaign of violence by President Robert Mugabe's regime against his political opponents in Zimbabwe.

Ivorians tally votes after peaceful parliamentary elections

Côte d'Ivoire is awaiting results from its first parliamentary election for a decade, after an opposition boycott failed to disrupt proceedings.

Côte d'Ivoire to elect new Parliament

Côte d'Ivoire has voted for a new Parliament, a poll boycotted by former leader Laurent Gbagbo's party as he awaits trial in The Hague.

Côte d'Ivoire election may bolster Ouattara's rule

The ruling coalition of President Alassane Ouattara looks set to sweep to victory in a weekend parliamentary election in Côte d'Ivoire.

Côte d'Ivoire's Gbagbo appears before the ICC

Laurent Gbagbo has appeared at the ICC in the Netherlands to face charges of crimes against humanity -- which include murder and rape.

Kimberley Process left in the lurch over diamond dispute

Global Witness has left the Kimberley Process after a series of disagreements, including the resumption of sales of Zimbabwe's Marange diamonds.

Gbagbo to face ICC judges for Côte d'Ivoire crimes

Former Ivorian strongman Laurent Gbagbo will appear before the ICC for the first time on Monday over his role in the aftermath of last year's polls.

Gbagbo jetted off to face ICC on rights abuses

Côte d'Ivoire's Laurent Gbagbo has been sent to the ICC to face criminal charges -- becoming the first former president to stand before the tribunal.

Laurent Gbagbo charged with crimes against humanity

The ICC has charged ex-Ivorian leader Laurent Gbagbo with four counts of crimes against humanity, adding that his opponents may be similarly charged.

Gbagbo flies to the Hague to stand trial for Ivorian abuses

Côte d'Ivoire's former leader Laurent Gbagbo has landed in Rotterdam en route to the ICC, where he faces charges of crimes against humanity.

Eight Gbagbo allies released by Côte d'Ivoire court

Eight allies of Côte d'Ivoire's former president, arrested after deadly post-election violence in the country, have been provisionally released.

Afcon favourites Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana avoid early clash

The Africa Cup of Nations' main contenders Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana avoided each other and the likes of Senegal, Morocco and Tunisia in a kind draw.

Race for Africa Cup of Nations places heats up

The struggle for 2012 Africa Cup of Nations places reaches a climax this weekend with 21 countries chasing 10 tickets to Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.

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