2015 African Games
The 11th African Games took place from September 4–19, 2015 in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo. This edition marked the 50th anniversary of the Games, as well as their return to Brazzaville, which hosted the first edition in 1965.
| Host city | Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|
| Nations | 54 (projected) |
| Athletes | 15,000 (projected athletes, coaches, officials) |
| Events | 323 in 20 sports |
| Opening | 4 September 2015 |
| Closing | 19 September 2015 |
| Opened by | Denis Sassou Nguesso President of the Republic of the Congo |
| Torch lighter | Christoffer Mafoumbi |
| Main venue | Kintele Stadium |
| Website | Cojabrazzaville2015.com |
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