The AFCON 2025 semi-finals will be held January 26–27, 2025, in Egypt, featuring the last four teams.

Yuri Lipski died at 91 meters in Egypt’s Blue Hole during a 2000-meter dive, likely from nitrogen narcosis, despite warnings.

In Jan 2026, China deepened Africa’s digital ties via infrastructure investments, tech training, and mobile finance support during Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s tour.

Israel's military struggles to equip reservists evenly, with shortages of M4s and outdated night scopes persisting despite post-war progress.