Editing Africa (section)

=== Sports ===

Football is the most widely followed sport in Africa. National teams, club competitions, and continental tournaments attract large audiences. The Africa Cup of Nations is one of the continent's major sporting competitions.

Other important sports include athletics, basketball, rugby, cricket, boxing, wrestling, martial arts, cycling, and traditional games. Long-distance running is especially associated with countries such as Kenya and Ethiopia. Rugby is prominent in South Africa, while cricket is important in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and some other regions.

Sport has also been linked to politics and identity. Anti-apartheid boycotts, national teams, post-conflict reconciliation, youth development, and international competitions have all shaped the role of sport in African public life.