Africa will win the World Cup 'within 15-20 years' says Morocco coach Walid Regragui, who has come closer than any coach to delivering that long-held aim.
President Ramaphosa is running for a second term as leaderImage caption: President Ramaphosa is running for a second term as leader
South Africa’s governing African National Congress (ANC) will today elect its executive.
The country's president, Cyril Ramaphosa, will be seeking re-election as party leader, despite being embroiled in accusations of serious misconduct over an undeclared theft from his farm.
He’s up against the former Health Minister Zweli Mkhize - who also faces allegations of corruption. Both men deny any wrongdoing.
Some 4,426 ANC delegates will choose the new leadership. Correspondents say Mr Ramaphosa is predicted to retain his position in what is expected to be a closely fought race.
Despite crippling electricity blackouts across South Africa, it has emerged that the area where the conference is taking place has been exempted from power outages.
ANC spokesperson Pule Mabe has said the party didn’t request any favours.
Video caption: ANC conference: SA President Ramaphosa struggles to stop hecklers in own partyANC conference: SA President Ramaphosa struggles to stop hecklers in own party
President Cyril Ramaphosa was disrupted during his opening speech at his ruling party's conference.
That's all from the BBC Africa Live team for this year - we're signing off for the festive season but will be back on Tuesday 3 January at bbc.com/africalive.
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The pot that wishes to heat stew must be prepared to have a hot bottom."
"Immigrants are over-represented in the French national team in the World Cup," a far-right politician has said adding, "I do not think this team represent France".
Marion Marechal is the niece of far-right politician Marine Le Pen, and belongs to the recently formed Reconquête party, whose name refers to Spain's "Reconquista" period when Christians drove Muslim rulers out of the country.
Her comments ignore the fact that many black and Arab players were born in France, as well as the reality that the players - like millions of others in the country - are proud to be both French by nationality while also having roots in Africa or elsewhere.
Some have jokingly called France Africa's sixth team on account of having many footballers who boast African connections, and this image from Morocco World News is being shared widely online:
Asake fans question media coverage after concert crush
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Before the London show there were safety concerns at a Birmingham showImage caption: Before the London show there were safety concerns at a Birmingham show
Some fans online are disappointed that singer Asake has only come to the attention of most British media now for a tragic news story, rather than earlier on for his talent.
There had been huge anticipation for his UK dates, however there were boos and many complaints at his Birmingham show that the artist had left fans waiting for hours before he came on stage.
At the time there had been some concern that the crowds at his shows weren't being managed properly which could have resulted in injuries.
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