Nigeria/Algeria: Super Eagles Console Themselves With Bronze

Nigeria regained their acquaintance with bronze at the Africa Nations Cup finals on Saturday as striker Obinna Nsofor's second-half goal ensured third place in Angola. Read more »

Ghana/Nigeria: Black Stars Outshine Super Eagles in Soccer Semifinal

Ghana have booked their place in the Africa Cup of Nations final for the first time in 18 years after beating west African rivals Nigeria 1-0 in Luanda on Thursday. Read more »

Nigeria: Clinton Attacks Corruption and Bad Governance

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made scathing remarks on Nigeria's corruption and bad governance at a town hall meeting at the State Department in Washington, DC on… Read more »

Nigeria: Electoral Reform Key to Fighting Extremism - Former Minister

The disappearance of President Umaru Yar'Adua to Saudi Arabia for medical treatment for the past nine weeks – without thought to orderly constitutional succession – has… Read more »

Liberia: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf to Seek Second Term in 2011

President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the first woman to be elected head-of-state in Africa, announced Monday during her annual message to the national legislature that she will seek a… Read more »

Nigeria/Zambia: Lucky Win for Super Eagles

Nigeria rode their luck in their 2010 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal against Zambia in Lubango on Monday, but eventually triumphed 5-4 on spot-kicks after the teams had been… Read more »

Cameroon/Egypt: Pharaohs' Machine Crushes Indomitable Lions

Egypt marched on again like a giant machine towards further Africa Nations Cup landmarks, beating Cameroon 3-1 after extra time in their quarterfinal at Benguela’s Ombaka… Read more »

Algeria/Cote d'Ivoire: Mighty Elephants Go Down

In terms of African Nations Cup shocks, they did not come any bigger than this over the last decade as Algeria knocked out Cote d'Ivoire from the tournament in Angola. Read more »

Ghana/Angola: Black Stars Grow in Stature to Book Semifinals Place

Ghana sealed their place in the semifinals of the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations at the expense of hosts Angola with a 1-0 victory in their Last 8 meeting in Luanda on Sunday evening. Read more »

Cameroon/Tunisia: Shaky Lions Set Up Titanic Clash Against Nigeria

Cameroon sealed their place in the quarterfinals of the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations after a nervy 2-2 draw with Tunisia in their final Group D match in Lubango on Thursday. They… Read more »

Egypt/Benin: Pharaohs Wrap Up First Round With Perfect Record

Defending champions Egypt finished their Group C campaign at the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations with a perfect record of three wins after a comfortable 2-0 victory over Benin in… Read more »

Nigeria/Mozambique: Super Eagles Swoop Down on Mambas

Nigeria had little appetite for entertaining the possibility of a fairytale at the Africa Nations Cup finals and dispatched the challenge of plucky Mozambique with some ease in… Read more »

Ghana/Burkina Faso: Youthful Black Stars Overcome Injury to Reach Quarterfinals

Ghana have faced all sorts of demons at the Africa Nations Cup yet have made it through to the quarterfinals at the tournament. Read more »

Mali/Malawi: The Flames Burn Out at Nations Cup

Mali defeated Malawi 3-1 in their 2010 Africa Cup of Nations Group A encounter in Cabinda on Monday, but the result was not enough to see the West Africans through to the… Read more »

Cameroon/Zambia: Indomitable Lions Back on Track

Cameroon gave yet another display of the trademark grit and determination which has taken them to the top of the African game in coming from behind to beat Zambia 3-2 at the… Read more »

Egypt/Mozambique: Record-Breaking Pharaohs Roll on Relentlessly

Egypt's relentless machine of success rolled on at the African Nations Cup on Saturday, winning again, making sure they topped their group and breaking a record along the way. Read more »

Guinea: Parties Agree on Unity Govt, Elections

The African Union has welcomed the signing of an agreement setting up a unity government in Guinea, to be followed by elections within six months. Read more »

Nigeria/Benin: Super Eagles Breathe Sigh of Relief

Nigeria breathed a heavy sigh of relief on Saturday after a first-half penalty from Yakubu Aiyegbeni proved enough to hand them a win over Benin in their Group C match. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire/Ghana: Too Little Too Late for Black Stars

Cote d'Ivoire became the first side to seal their place in the quarterfinals of the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations after a 3-1 victory over Ghana in Cabinda on Friday night, this… Read more »

Algeria/Mali: Soccer's Desert Foxes Turn Off Snooze Button

Algeria and Mali both turned in tired-looking performances in only their second games at the African Nations Cup finals but the north Africans managed to turn off the snooze button… Read more »

Guinea: Wounded Military Ruler Emerges - Reports

The leader of Guinea, Captain Moussa Dadis Camara, has appeared in public for the first time since surviving an assassination attempt last month. He had been receiving treatment in… Read more »

Nigeria: Government Limbo Continues

Nigerians are getting startling, and conflicting, news each day about their long crisis of governance. Early Monday morning, the BBC's Hausa service surprised them with a… Read more »

Cameroon/Gabon: Another Giant Crashes at Cup of Nations

Cameroon became the latest big name to come unstuck at the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations in Angola when they were beaten 1-0 by a brave Gabon in Lubango on Wednesday night. Read more »

Benin/Mozambique: Mambas Draw Against Squirrels

Benin and Mozambique kept up their unwanted record of never having won a match at the African Nations Cup finals, drawing their opening Group C game 2-2 in Benguela on Tuesday… Read more »

Nigeria/Egypt: Super Eagles Make Limp Start to Nations Cup

Nigeria were the latest of Africa's World Cup-bound teams who flattered to deceive at the African Nations Cup finals, beaten 3-1 by Egypt in their opening Group C match in Benguela… Read more »