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President Roch Kaboré has been overthrown and the government and parliament dissolved, the army says.

There have been celebrations in The Gambia as fans celebrated the team reaching the Final 16 of Afcon 2021.

Nigeria interim coach Augustine Eguavoen denies reports he will quit following their exit from the Africa Cup of Nations.

Live coverage of Monday's Africa Cup of Nations last 16 game between Guinea and The Gambia (16:00 GMT).

A man found alive in the wheel section of a plane that landed in Amsterdam from South Africa is identified.

Comoros goalkeeper Ali Ahamada tests negative for Covid-19 and could now start their Africa Cup of Nations last-16 tie on Monday.

Zimbabwe captain Knowledge Musona hopes football in the country will improve despite their group-stage exit at the Africa Cup of Nations.

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After gunfire is heard in the capital, President Roch Kaboré is reportedly under military arrest.

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Comoros go into their Africa Cup of Nations last 16 match against Cameroon - the biggest game in the country's history - without a fit goalkeeper.

Burkina Faso beat 10-man Gabon on penalties to reach the quarter-finals at the Africa Cup of Nations following a 1-1 draw.

Live coverage of Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations last 16 game between Nigeria and Tunisia (19:00 GMT).

Comoros will play their Nations Cup last 16 match against Cameroon without a recognised goalkeeper because of injury and Covid-19.

A man is discovered alive in the wheel section of a plane that landed in Amsterdam from South Africa.

At least 16 people have been killed and eight others seriously wounded in the blaze.

The government denies reports of a coup attempt or that the president had been detained.

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Those opposed to the coup say they will stay on the streets until the generals leave power.

Despite winning all three of their group matches at the Africa Cup of Nations Nigeria's Moses Simon insists the team have 'got a lot to prove'.