Moroccan Zaki appointed Sudan coach, funded by Saudis
Morocco's former goalkeeper Badou Zaki was named as coach of Sudan on Sunday, with his salary being paid by the Saudi Arabian FA as part of a co-operation agreement.
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Preservation of tropical forests at heart of Gabon's One Forest Festival
The African forest, the Congo Basin, is the largest tropical forest in the world after the Amazon, and spans six countries, including Gabon.
Battle for Bakhmut: Russia closing off last access routes to city
French President Emmanuel Macron is on a charm offensive in Africa, visiting four nations in the continent as he tries to reset relations with former colonies that have become strained. He began in Gabon before moving on to Angola, Congo Brazzaville and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The French military has been heavily involved in anti-jihadist operations in the Sahel region of West Africa for the best part of a decade, but Mali and Burkina Faso have asked those troops to leave. Macron said France will now draw down all its troops at bases in Africa, instead setting up academies in partnership with local forces.
France's strategy in Africa: Macron unveils changing military, economic agenda
France has long been a major broker on the continent. But with political instability, insecurity and "Françafrique”, a cosy web of ties with its ex-colonies, some countries feel France has overstayed its welcome.
Tottenham deepen Chelsea’s crisis
Chelsea’s Argentinian midfielder Enzo Fernandez (L) and Chelsea’s Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (R) react to their defeat on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on February 26, 2023. – Tottenham won the game 2-0. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP)
Potter calls on toothless Chelsea to improve attack
Chelsea manager Graham Potter wants his side to convert their positive performances into goals as they prepare to host bottom-club Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday (Feb 18).
'Tough decision' to leave Aubameyang out of Champions League squad - Potter
Chelsea manager Graham Potter said it was a "tough decision" to leave Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang out of their Champions League squad for the knockout stages but said the Gabon striker still has a role to play at the London club.
FIFA aims at sexual offences in updated ethics code
A long exposure shows FIFA’s logo near its headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland February 27, 2022. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann