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IMF urges support for poorer nations facing high inflation, war spillovers

Low-income countries spend up to 14 percent of their revenue on debt repayments, IMF chief says.

Eritrea accuses Ethiopia of destabilizing the region

Tension is rising between Ethiopia and Eritrea. The Ethiopian army is continuing its offensive in Tigray, where Eritrean troops have reportedly entered in recent days. Both countries accuse each other of aggression. Asmara denounced a declaration of war and seized the United Nations.

Africa Cup of Nations may stay as a biennial event, says CAF chief Motsepe

CAF had declared the Africa Cup of Nations would be held every four years, but may reverse that decision.

Afcon move to every four years under review by Caf

The Africa Cup of Nations may continue to be held every two years, with discussions under way to reverse its proposed switch to a four-year cycle.

South African lawyer Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize 2026

The Norwegian Nobel Prize Committee awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2026 to the former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Senegal, Morocco to get AFCON title verdict within days

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Thursday opened its hearing into Senegal's appeal against being stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in favour of Morocco. The hearing in Lausanne comes almost 10 months after Pape Gueye's extra-time goal gave Senegal victory over the tournament hosts following a chaotic finish to normal time. But in March, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) overturned that result, awarding Morocco a 3-0 victory, and the title.

The final of the CAN is in court – when will Morocco or Senegal be crowned champion?

The Arbitral Tribunal for Sport must rule on the decision to withdraw Senegal's title as African Champion of the Nations 2025. However, supporters should not expect an immediate verdict.

Senegal and Morocco set for AFCON title rematch – in Swiss sports court

Senegal and Morocco on Thursday are again set to fight for the African Cup of Nations title – this time, in the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland. The closed-door hearing comes nine months after the Confederation of African Football stripped Senegal of their trophy after the team's players walked off the pitch to protest a penalty during the chaotic final roughly nine months ago.

Huge night for Women's World Cup hopes - how are home nations set?

England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland are under way in their Women's World Cup play-offs. How are their prospects looking?

Senegal’s AFCON appeal to be heard by CAS after title awarded to Morocco

Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) hearing set to begin after Senegal stripped of Africa Cup of Nations title by CAF.

Croatia vs Spain LIVE:– UEFA Nations League

Follow updates, with build-up and team news, from our live text commentary stream coverage as Lamine Yamal headlines.

League of Nations: France overturns Belgium in offensive festival

Leading to the break, the French team overturned Belgium in 15 minutes to win (4-1). Thanks to this victory, the Blues are first in Group 1 after four matches.

Nations League: France defeat Belgium in second-half comeback

Despite being behind at half-time, France scored four goals in 15 minutes to defeat Belgium in the Nations League (4-1). Thanks to this win, France are top of Group 1 after four matches.

League of Nations: France reverses then punishes Belgium

LIVE: France vs Belgium – UEFA Nations League

Build-up. teams and live text commentary stream of France's Nations League Group A1 game against Belgium in Paris

League of Nations: Zidane France qualified this Monday in quarterfinals if...

Opposed to Belgium on Monday, the French team can obtain its qualification for the quarter finals of the competition this evening. It is enough to win against his neighbour and a good result in the meeting Italy - Turkey.

What we learned from Wales' Nations League window

On the back of a demanding four-game international window, BBC Sport Wales assesses the key talking points from Wales' Nations League A campaign so far.

League of Nations: in front of Belgium, Zidane asks the Blues "one last round of necklace"

After a disappointing draw against Italy (1-1), the Blues have the opportunity on Monday to close their first international window under Zinedine Zidane. Against Belgium, deprived of its stars De Bruyne and Tielemans, the French team can not only offer revenge to its fans, but also position itself ideally for the quarter finals of the League of Nations.

League of Nations: France faces Belgium to finish in beauty

The French team finished its international truce with a fourth match of the League of Nations, against Belgium. Les Bleus beat Belgium on 28 September on the second day (1-0).

The only side in Nations League yet to concede? Northern Ireland

With three clean sheets from three games in Uefa Nations League Group B2, Northern Ireland are the only team in this year's competition yet to concede a goal.