The Gambia's electoral commission chief has gone into hiding, his family tells the BBC.

Cameroon expect Joel Matip, Allan Nyom and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting to arrive at their Africa Cup of Nations training camp on Tuesday.

Zimbabwe's preparations for the Nations Cup are hit by 'sub-standard' training accommodation and failure to pay $60 to use the national stadium.

West Ham will appeal against the red card shown to Sofiane Feghouli during Monday's defeat by Manchester United.

Senegal MPs vote to allow expatriates to run for office, expanding the size of the national assembly.

Defending champions Ivory Coast are given extra financial support for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations finals.

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