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The ice crystals leave stunning patterns in the sands of the Sahara, the world's largest hot desert.

After Comoros beat former champions Ghana at the Nations Cup, the islanders' coach thinks they can reach an expanded World Cup.

Chelsea and Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy feels "immense pride" to be named as Best Fifa men's goalkeeper for 2021.

Former BBC reporter Mohamed Moalimu is recovering after being targeted on Sunday in Somalia.

Morocco draw 2-2 with Gabon in one of the best games of the Africa Cup of Nations so far as both sides progress from Group C.

Ghana suffer a humiliating group-stage exit at the Nations Cup as the four-time champions are beaten 3-2 by debutants Comoros.

It follows a wave of prison breaks over the past year in which more than 5,000 inmates have escaped.

Guinea reach the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations despite losing 2-1 to Zimbabwe as referee Salima Mukansanga makes history.

Senegal finish top of Group B at the Africa Cup of Nations despite being held to a 0-0 draw by Malawi in Bafoussam.

Tunisia could be without 12 players for their pivotal Africa Cup of Nations Group F game against The Gambia because of coronavirus.

Defender Roberto Lopes says he will find it hard to sleep while Cape Verde face an anxious wait to find out if they will remain in the Africa Cup of Nations.

The Confederation of African Football meet to discuss the poor state of the pitch in Douala and whether Afcon matches may need to be moved from the arena.

Some fear that Twitter agreeing to new rules in Nigeria may encourage others to restrict social media.

Malawi forward Gabadinho Mhango says the strength of their support back home is driving the Flames on at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Hosts Cameroon confirm top spot in Group A at the Africa Cup of Nations following a 1-1 draw with Cape Verde.

Burkina Faso secure second spot in Group A and reach the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-1 draw against Ethiopia.

Equatorial Guinea had to 'sacrifice some players to be like guinea pigs' in order to beat Algeria at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is released from Gabon's Africa Cup of Nations squad and will return to Arsenal to undergo further medical checks.

Algeria coach Djamel Belmadi admits his side are in a "really tough" situation after taking just one point from their first two matches at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Guinea-Bissau players were 'lying on the floor in tears' after their agonising 1-0 defeat by Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations.