Uganda and Tanzania play on December 27 but Kenya and Ethiopia are watching the Africa Cup of Nations from home

The decision by African football bosses to change the Africa Cup of Nations from a biennial competition to a tournament held every four years has been met with a mixed reaction on the continent with some seeing it as simply caving in to pressure from European clubs and FIFA.

The African Development Bank’s concessional financing arm mobilized a record $11 billion in its 17th replenishment, an amount the multilateral lender said signals confidence in the continent’s development prospects.

African soccer is getting a major shake-up with the creation of the African Nations League and conversion of the biennial Africa Cup of Nations to a four-year cycle. Patrice Motsepe, the president of the Confederation of African Football,

The late, great Fela Kuti is known as the "Black President" for his role as both a musical and a political leader. Now he has become the first African artist to get this Grammy honor.

As for how Duffy and Oscar got their names: Duffy is in honor of a longtime aquarium staff member, while her brother’s moniker has much more humble origins. Like his dad, Myer, Oscar is named after the humble hot dog.

Kwanzaa is celebrated every year from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1. It lasts seven days, symbolizing the seven principles. This year, it will be from Friday, Dec. 26, to Thursday, Jan. 1.

Somalia's federal government strongly rejected what it described as an unlawful move by Israel to recognize Somaliland.

The U.S. government has signed health deals with at least nine African countries. These new deals reflect the Trump administration's priorities and its focus on mutual benefits.