Cote d'Ivoire/Tunisia: Elephants Re-Emerge Favourites - Without Drogba

It might be premature to predict an end for Didier Drogba but there is no doubt competition for his place in Cote d'Ivoire's team means he can no longer rest on his laurels. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire/Tunisia: Elephants Squash Carthage Eagles

Cote d'Ivoire might have looked limp in their first match at the African Nations Cup finals but they set straight the doubters with an emphatic showing in their second, thumping… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire/Tunisia: Elephants Need to Prove Their Strength

Cote d'Ivoire hit out at critics of their slender opening round victory over Togo, saying they will improve the longer the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations goes on. Now the Elephants… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire/Togo: Elephants Shun Afcon 'Favourites' Tag

Cote d’Ivoire breathed a collective sigh of relief at winning their opening match at the African Nations Cup, sneaking in a last gasp goal to beat a gallant Togo 2-1 in a… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire/Togo: Testy Togo Make Elephants Toil to Win

Favourites Cote d'Ivoire got the victory they were expected to achieve at the start of their bid for African Nations Cup glory - but they hadn't expected as much toil as they were… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire/Togo: Africa's Top Football Side Face Last Hurrah

There is much expectation of a Cote d’Ivoire victory in this 2013 Africa Cup of Nations as they begin their Group D campaign against Togo in Rustenburg on Tuesday. Read more »

Africa: Superstars and Minnows Alike Gear Up for Soccer Glory

The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations presents Cote d’Ivoire with what will possibly be the final chance for their so-called Golden Generation to claim the continent’s top… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Cause of Deadly Stampede Still Unclear

President Alassane Ouattara has declared three days of national mourning for the victims of the tragedy in which 61 people died early on New Year's Day in Abidjan. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Scores Die in Fireworks Display Crush

Sixty people died and many more were injured in a crush at a New Year's fireworks display in Abidjan, news agencies report. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Ouattara Names New PM

Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara has named Daniel Kablan Duncan as the country's new prime minister, reports Radio France Internationale (RFI). Read more »

Africa: Tricky Draws for Soccer's Africa Cup of Nations

Hosts South Africa have been handed a tricky draw in the group stages of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations to be played from January 19 to February 10, while Ghana's Black Stars face… Read more »

Africa: Drogba Penalty Wins Champions League Cup for Chelsea

With an equalizer near full time, followed by the winning goal in a penalty shoot-out, Cote d'Ivoire's Didier Drogba powered Chelsea to victory in this year's UEFA Champions League… Read more »

Africa: All Eyes on the Brothers Toure in English Soccer

AllAfrica update: Read the dramatic story of Sunday's match below this report... Read more »

Africa: African Democracies 'Represent the Future,' Says U.S. Policymaker

Promoting democracy in Africa has been a policy focus for successive U.S. administrations in the post-Cold War era. Since President Barack Obama took office in 2009, the American… Read more »

Zambia/Cote d'Ivoire: The Indomitable Spirit of Chipolopolo's Football

The indomitable spirit of Zambian football and a deep camaraderie were key factors behind their success at the African Nations Cup, coach Herve Renard said after the remarkable… Read more »

Zambia/Cote d'Ivoire: Chipolopolo Win Thrilling Football Final in Dramatic Penalty Shoot-Out

Zambia outlasted Cote d'Ivoire 8-7 in a dramatic penalty shoot-out at the end of a thrilling final of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations to claim their first-ever continental title on… Read more »

Zambia/Cote d'Ivoire: Two Outstanding Teams to Clash in Cup of Nations Final

As Cote d'Ivoire prepare to meet Zambia at the Stade d'Angondjé in Libreville on Sunday, it is fair to say that the two most deserving sides have reached the final of the… Read more »

Mali/Cote d'Ivoire: Elephants Look to Defence in Solid Afcon Campaign

Solid defence has proven the key to the progress of Cote d'Ivoire to the African Nations Cup final - more than the star-studded attack they possess. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire/Mali: Gervinho Steps Up to Carry Elephants to Finals

Cote d'Ivoire have sealed their place in the final of the Cup of Nations with a deserved 1-0 victory over Mali in their semi-final in Libreville on Wednesday. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire/Mali: Superior Elephants Face Opponents With Guts in Semi-Final

Tournament favourites Cote d'Ivoire and Mali go head-to-head for a place in the final of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations at the Stade d'Angondjé in Libreville on Wednesday. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire/Equatorial Guinea: Ivorian Stars Power Team to AFCON Semi-Finals

Cote d'Ivoire have advanced to the semi-finals of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations after a deserved 3-0 victory over co-hosts Equatorial Guinea at the Nuevo Estadio de Malabo on… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire/Equatorial Guinea: Elephants Set to Trample Hosts in Quarter-Final

A one-sided quarter-final is in the offing when the all-powerful Cote d'Ivoire go up against co-hosts Equatorial Guinea in the African Nations Cup quarter-finals on Saturday. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire/Angola: Efficient Elephants Defeat Frustrated Antelopes

Angola's failure to reach the quarter-finals of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations will come as a great disappointment to a side who believed they had the ability even perhaps to go… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire/Angola: Elephants Go Through, Palancas Negras Narrowly Miss Knockout Stage

A second string Cote d'Ivoire side beat Angola 2-0 in Malabo on Monday to finish top of Group B at the African Nations Cup finals and also eliminate their opponents. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire/Angola: Katou Fit to Play Angola But Will He?

Salomon Kalou is expected to be fit for Cote d'Ivoire's last Group B game at the African Nations Cup against Angola on Monday but might be rested as a precaution. Read more »