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Ivory Coast could make AFCON a story for the ages – but Africa's dream of hosting another full World Cup may be a way off

FFT's senior staff writer headed to Abidjan for the Africa Cup of Nations, and assesses the chances of the continent being chosen again as sole hosts of the globe's biggest tournament

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Stade d'Olembe tragedy families invited to AFCON final in Abidjan

Families of victims from the Stade d'Olembe tragedy have been invited to the Africa Cup of Nations final in Abidjan, according to CAF President Patrice Mot...

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AFCON 2023: Full tournament schedule

The complete list of fixtures for the Africa Cup of Nations 2023 in Cote d’Ivoire.

Al Jazeera

How to watch Nigeria vs Equatorial Guinea: TV channel and live stream for AFCON game today

Victor Osimhen and the Super Eagles begin their latest Africa Cup of Nations bid today

Evening Standard

Cote d'Ivoire beat Guinea Bissau to launch party time at Africa Cup of Nations

Hosts Cote d'Ivoire won their Africa Cup of Nations opener against Guinea Bissau on Saturday 2-0, kicking off a post-victory party in the streets of Abidjan.

Radio France Internationale

Hosts Ivory Coast kick off Africa Cup of Nations with victory over Guinea-Bissau

Ivory Coast 2-0 Guinea-Bissau: Seko Fofana and Jean-Philippe Krasso scored in each half to secure an opening win in Abidjan

The Independent UK

Ivory Coast 2-0 Guinea-Bissau: AFCON hosts overcome first-night nerves to open tournament with valuable win

Seko Fofana and Jean-Philippe Krasso hit goals in Abidjan

Evening Standard

Ivory Coast vs Guinea-Bissau LIVE! AFCON result, match stream and latest updates today

Africa Cup of Nations begins with Seko Fofana and Jean-Philippe Krasso scoring for Ivorians

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Time to shine: Ivory Coast counts wins but not costs as AFCON 2023 begins

As Africa’s top football spectacle begins, continental attention turns to Ivory Coast for whom AFCON means much more.

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Ivory Coast ready to host AFCON 2023: what this tournament can offer African football

AFCON 2023 kicks off in Ivory Coast this month – and though it's a long time and a lot of money in the making, the investments can initiate changes for the host country and its football scene

The Independent UK

Afcon schedule: Today’s Africa Cup of Nations fixtures, start times and TV channels

Ivory Coast host the rearranged 2023 Africa Cup of Nations as Senegal aim to defend their crown

France 24

Ex-Gambian minister faces trial for crimes against humanity

In tonight's edition: Ousman Sonko, Gambia's former interior minister under Yahya Jammeh, faces trial in Switzerland for crimes against humanity. Alleged victims hail a landmark day for justice. Also, Ivory Coast's economic capital is already buzzing with excitement as football fans gear up for the Africa Cup of Nations in…

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AFCON 2023 stadiums: Host cities, capacities, and everything you need to know

There are six AFCON 2023 stadiums in Ivory Coast, all of which are either purpose-built or significantly renovated

The Conversation

Africa Cup of Nations showcases the continent's finest footballers – and China's economic clout

When the Africa Cup of Nations begins on January 13, the opening match between Guinea Bissau and the hosts, Ivory Coast, will be played at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan. The state-of-the-art venue is one of six stadiums being used during the football tournament.

Radio France Internationale

Top African teams discover group stage adversaries at 2023 Cup of Nations

African football supremos made the draw on Thursday night for the delayed 2023 Africa Cup of Nations during a glittering gala ceremony in Abidjan.

The Guardian - UK

Aboudia blindsides market experts as bestselling artist of 2022

Artist from Abidjan, Ivory Coast, sold 75 artworks in auction, topping Damien Hirst’s 73

France 24

Advocates battle to publish West Africa's first LGBT magazine

The publication of the first magazine dedicated to West Africa’s LGBT community, originally set to hit shelves on May 12, has been delayed due to difficulties finding gay-friendly printers in the Ivory Coast. “Meleagbo” would be French-speaking West Africa’s first LGBT publication. Launched by the NGO Gromo, which advocates LGBT…

France 24

The Met Gala honours Karl Lagerfeld's inimitable style

Magnolia flowers, pearls and a pastel palette: there were plenty of nods to Karl Lagerfeld's artistic leadership at Chanel at the Costume Institute's annual gala in New York. Yet as a new exhibition of his celebrated designs opens inside the Met, we find out why this homage has stirred up…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Artists Give New Life to Ivory Coast’s Neglected ‘Pyramid’

International and local artists paint giant, colorful murals on the exterior of a 15-storey building in Ivory Coast's commercial capital called "the Pyramid," an architectural gem that fell into disuse 20 years ago. A symbol of Ivorian prosperity in the 1970s and one of the first towers built in the…

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