Mali/Ghana: Les Aigles Beat Dispirited Black Stars to Win Bronze

Cheick Tidiane Diabate's double ensured bronze for Mali at the African Nations Cup finals and added to Ghana's anguish at the tournament, where the final score in the third and… 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 »

South Africa: Empowerment Through Fashion

Glamour prevailed at the 2012 State of the Nation Address as distinguished members of Parliament opted to showcase local designers. Read more »

Ghana/Mali: Semi-Final Losers Make Final Effort to Win Afcon Bronze

Ghana take on Mali in the battle for the bronze medal at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday. Read more »

South Africa: Honour Your Promises President - MPs

Most of the members of parliament had the same message for President Jacob Zuma after his state-of-the-nation address - honour and act on your promises. 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 »

Ghana/Zambia: The Torment of Asamoah Gyan

The torment of Asamoah Gyan will be double after another vital penalty miss for Ghana and their resultant elimination from a major tournament. 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 »

Zambia/Ghana: Chipolopolo Inflict Shock Defeat On Black Stars to Reach AFCON Final

Zambia caused a major upset when they beat Ghana 1-0 in Bata on Wednesday to advance to the final of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations. Read more »

Ghana/Zambia: It's Chipolopolo!

Zambia returned to African soccer with a vengeance on Wednesday by beating favourites Ghana 2-1 to reach the final of the Africa Cup of Nations. Read more »

Ghana/Zambia: Coach of Underdogs Starts War of Words Against Black Stars

Zambia coach Herve Renard is heaping praise, platitudes and the mantle of match favorites onto his opponents for Wednesday's Nations Cup semi-final, taking all the pressure off the… 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 »

Africa: Donald Payne Contributed to Improved U.S. Policies Towards Africa - Johnnie Carson

Congressman Donald Payne will be remembered for generating "greater understanding of Africa" and stronger ties between the United States and "the many countries… Read more »

Mali/Gabon: 'Les Aigles' Have 'Nothing to Lose' in Afcon Semi-Final

Mali were the first to admit they did not convince in getting past co-hosts Gabon and taking an African Nations Cup semi-finals berth, but made no apologies for their progress. Read more »

Ghana/Tunisia: Captain's Injury Worries Black Stars for Afcon Semi-Final

Ghana were made to fight hard but will be delighted with how they applied themselves to defeat Tunisia 2-1 after extra time to advance to the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals. Read more »

Ghana/Tunisia: Black Stars Defeat Carthage Eagles in Extra Time

Ghana defeated a 10-man Tunisian side 2-1 after extra time in their 2012 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final in Franceville on Sunday night. Read more »

Gabon/Mali: Dream Ends for Afcon Co-Hosts in Penalty 'Lottery'

The dream ended for co-hosts Gabon who were tumbled out in the lottery of penalties at the African Nations Cup after losing 4-5 on post-match kicks to Mali in their quarter-final… Read more »

Zambia/Sudan: Anything but a Routine Win, Says Zambian Coach

Zambia might have eased their way to what looked a routine win over Sudan in their African Nations Cup quarter-final on Saturday but the winners are insisting it was anything but. Read more »

Ghana/Tunisia: Black Stars Favoured to Overcome Carthage Eagles

Ghana are moving closer to fulfilling a destiny at the African Nations Cup as they start favourites to beat Tunisia in Franceville on Sunday. 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 »

Zambia/Sudan: Chipolopolo Stride Into Afcon Semi-Finals

Zambia strode into the African Nations Cup semi-finals with a one-sided 3-0 win over Sudan to book a last four place for the first time in 16 years. Read more »

Mali/Gabon: Old Friends Become Opponents in Libreville

Co-hosts Gabon take on Mali in their 2012 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final at the Stade d'Angondjé in Libreville on Sunday. And the battle might be as much between the… Read more »

Liberia: No Time for Complacency in HIV Fight

Smartly seated behind his computer, crunching out numbers and making calls to colleagues, Anthony*, a 38-year-old father of three, is amongst those looking to check the spread of… Read more »

Zambia/Sudan: Chipolopolo Seek to Banish Ghosts of Past

Zambia are seeking to banish the ghosts of the last 16 years by reaching the African Nations Cup semi-finals for the first time since 1996. 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 »