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Here are some recent news and updates on African cycling:

Competition Results

• The 2022 African Continental Championships took place in Eritrea from February 1-6, with South Africa's Stefan de Bod winning the men's road race title.
• The 2022 Tour du Rwanda, a 2.1 UCI-ranked stage race, was won by Eritrean rider Amanuel Ghebreigzabhier.
• The 2022 La Tropicale Amissa Bongo, a 2.1 UCI-ranked stage race in Gabon, was won by French rider Romain Combaud.

National Team News

• The South African Cycling Federation has announced a 12-rider squad for the 2022 African Continental Championships.
• The Egyptian Cycling Federation has launched a new national team, with a focus on developing young riders.
• The Nigerian Cycling Federation has announced plans to establish a national team and compete in international events.

Rider News

• South African rider Stefan de Bod has signed with the French Pro Continental team, TotalEnergies.
• Eritrean rider Amanuel Ghebreigzabhier has signed with the Italian Pro Continental team, Androni Giocattoli-Sidermec.
• Kenyan rider Joseph Areruya has joined the French Continental team, Team Wiggins.

Development and Infrastructure

• The African Cycling Confederation (CAC) has launched a new development program, aimed at increasing participation and competitiveness in African cycling.
• The CAC has also announced plans to establish a new headquarters in Cairo, Egypt.
• The South African government has announced plans to invest in cycling infrastructure, including the construction of new bike paths and velodromes.

Other News

• The 2022 African Continental Championships will be held in Tunisia from February 1-6, 2023.
• The 2022 Tour du Faso, a 2.2 UCI-ranked stage race in Burkina Faso, was cancelled due to logistical issues.
• The African Cycling Confederation has announced plans to launch a new e-bike competition, aimed at promoting sustainable and environmentally-friendly cycling.