The West African nation of Niger announced on Dec. 26, that it would “completely and permanently” stop issuing visas to U.S. citizens and ban U.S. nationals from entering into the country “indefinitely,” according to The Street. Other West African nations followed suit, including Burkina Faso, Chad and Mali.

Africa Cup of Nations 2025: Schedule, results, preview, how to watch live, dates, details The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 takes center stage in December and early January, as 24 teams head to Morocco aiming to be crowned AFCON champs. This is going to be a brilliant tournament held in nine stadiums across six cities in Morocco.

Two West African nations issue travel bans on American citizens in retaliatory diplomatic move, following expansion of Trump administration travel restrictions list.

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.

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

Cameroon scored a goal in either half to see off South Africa 2-1 in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations finals on Sunday and set up a quarter-final clash with hosts Morocco.