Leo is the third pontiff to visit the fossil fuel-rich country after John Paul II in 1992 and Benedict XVI in 2009.
Yoweri Museveni, Paul Biya, and other leaders use tactics including elections to cement their long rule, experts say.
Former international forward Samuel Eto’o has been suspended for his alleged behaviour during Cameroon’s AFCON exit.
Real Madrid’s Brahim Diaz continues 2025 AFCON scoring streak as Morocco edge out Cameroon in quarterfinals.
Pressure piles on hosts Morocco as they take on five-time champions Cameroon in AFCON’s heavyweight quarterfinal.
Indomitable Lions score goal in each half and survive late fightback from Bafana Bafana to set up clash with hosts.
The tie of the round pits South Africa against Cameroon, with both teams hoping for a tilt at the 2025 AFCON title.
Hugo Broos lead Cameroon to the 2017 AFCON title but will have be no room for sentimentality with his South Africa side.
Ivorians to face Burkina Faso in last 16 while Cameroon meet South Africa and Mozambique play Nigeria.
