Morocco defeated Cameroon 2-0 to reach the AFCON 2025 semi-finals, with goals from Brahim Díaz and Ismail Saibari, ending a long-standing losing streak against Cameroon. Senegal also advanced after a 1-0 win over Mali, with Iliman Ndiaye scoring his first goal at the tournament. Both matches showcased strong performances from the winning teams, setting up semi-final clashes against other top African nations.
The final matches of Group F at AFCON 2025 concluded with Côte d’Ivoire topping the group on goal difference after a dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Gabon, while Cameroon also advanced after a victory over Mozambique. The tournament now moves to the knockout stage, with the action heating up as teams vie for the remaining spots.
Algeria opened their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 3-0 win over Sudan, with Riyad Mahrez scoring twice, while Côte d’Ivoire secured a 1-0 victory against Mozambique, and Cameroon beat Gabon 1-0 in their opener. Burkina Faso also won dramatically against Equatorial Guinea with two stoppage-time goals. The tournament featured notable performances, red cards, and historic moments, setting the stage for an exciting competition.
Paul Biya, Cameroon's 92-year-old president, was sworn in for an eighth term amid controversy and protests following a disputed election where he claimed victory with 54% of the vote, despite opposition claims of fraud and resulting deadly protests.
92-year-old President Paul Biya has been re-elected for an eighth term in Cameroon amid controversy, questions about his health and governance style, and ongoing social and regional tensions, highlighting his long-standing and complex rule in the country.
Cameroon's 92-year-old President Paul Biya has claimed an eighth term amid disputed election results that sparked protests and unrest across the country, with opposition figures alleging election fraud and warning of potential instability.
Paul Biya, Cameroon's 92-year-old president, has won his eighth term in a disputed election marked by violence and protests, with opposition claims of electoral malpractice and widespread unrest across the country.
92-year-old Cameroonian President Paul Biya has been re-elected for an eighth term amid allegations of irregularities and concerns over his health and leadership continuity, with violence reported during the election process.
Violent protests erupted across Cameroon as supporters of opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary, who claims to have won the presidential election, clashed with security forces amid disputed results and allegations of electoral irregularities, just before the official announcement by the constitutional council.
Protests in Cameroon have intensified as opposition supporters, claiming election rigging, clash with police amid partial results showing incumbent President Paul Biya, 92, leading in the presidential race. Supporters of opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma demand his victory, while authorities detain several opposition figures, heightening tensions before official results are announced.
Cameroon's opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary has declared himself the winner of the presidential election, rejecting the official results and alleging vote theft, amid rising tensions and fears of violence in the country.
In Cameroon, at least two people were killed and dozens arrested amid protests and unrest following the presidential election, which incumbent Paul Biya is widely expected to win amid allegations of electoral fraud and government crackdowns.
Cameroon's Constitutional Council dismissed election complaints and is set to announce official results, amid protests and claims of irregularities by opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary, who declared himself the winner. Tensions are high with fears of post-electoral violence in a country facing separatist and insurgency conflicts.
Opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary declared victory in Cameroon's presidential election, calling for the incumbent Paul Biya to accept the results and respect the democratic process, although official results are pending from the electoral commission.
Opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary claimed victory in Cameroon's presidential election, urging incumbent President Paul Biya to concede, though official results have not yet been announced. Biya, in power since 1982, is widely expected to win amid a divided opposition and recent electoral controversies.
