Africa Cup of Nations begins with host Morocco promising a spectacle. Here’s all you need to know

The Africa Cup of Nations begins Sunday with host Morocco aiming for a spectacle befitting its quest to become a global soccer power.

Africa Cup of Nations 2025 predictions: Winner, players to watch and more

Will Mohamed Salah finally lift the trophy? Will Nigeria make up for missing the World Cup? Our writers outline what they think might happen

Africa to Look Beyond Eurobonds to Plug $83 Billion Shortfall in 2026

African governments will turn to unconventional ways to meet financing costs expected to reach almost $83 billion next year, the highest level since 2021, according to BMI.

Staging the Africa Cup of Nations part of Morocco's bid to become a soccer superpower

Staging the Africa Cup of Nations from Sunday is another major step in Morocco’s road to becoming a global soccer power and a dry run as a co-host for the 2030 World Cup. Three years after reaching the semifinals of the 2022 World Cup,

The fascinating evolution of the Africa Cup of Nations ball

It’s all in the leather.Adidas Teamgeist is one of the most iconic balls in World Cup history. In 2006, the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) even adopted the design of this World Cup ball, due to the

Diageo Sells East Africa Brewer to Asahi for $2.3 Billion

Diageo Plc agreed to sell its majority stake in East African Breweries Ltd. to Japan’s Asahi Group Holdings Ltd. in a $2.3 billion deal as the struggling UK distiller seeks to spur growth by paring back non-core operations.

Why some African countries are prone to military takeovers

It had become a familiar scene in West Africa. A group of soldiers appeared on state television in Benin on Sunday to claim they had seized power.
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