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Fear and misinformation surrounds the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo - Dr Kamwanga's mother was not immune.

The foreign ministry in Abuja says 6 Nigerians with underlying health problems have died this year while transiting through Addis Ababa.

Jojo was poached as an infant and grew up in captivity. His keepers want to find him a friend - but it's not straightforward.

The 52-year-old general’s provocative posts and military threats have fuelled rumours of a dynastic succession.

Jesus Owono is given a 12-match suspension by the Spanish football federation's disciplinary committee after his challenge which resulted in the death of Jesus de Miguel.

Nigeria beat Tanzania to boost their hopes of reaching the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, while Mohamed Salah scores twice as Egypt cruise to victory over Malawi.

Hall has been seeking a US visa in South Africa as other African beauty queens face similar hurdles.

The army has taken control of most of Tigray's main towns - it is unclear if the TPLF is capable of fighting back.

The army has taken control of most of Tigray's main towns - it is unclear if the TPLF is capable of fighting back.

Ghana kick-start their Afcon 2027 qualifying campaign despite Jordan Ayew having a penalty saved, while Cameroon, Ivory Coast and Senegal register wins.

Ghana kick-start their Afcon 2027 qualifying campaign despite Jordan Ayew having a penalty saved, while Cameroon, Ivory Coast and Senegal register wins.

FC Andorra manager Carles Manso says goalkeeper Jesus Owono is yet to decide whether he will return to playing action following the death of Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel.

Medical staff are going unpaid, lack proper training and are struggling with shortages of essential supplies, MSF warns

Tatjana Smith's decision to switch allegiance to the Netherlands is "sad" for South Africa, says the head of the nation's swimming federation.

The girls started vomiting after eating oranges brought in by a fellow pupil - police are travelling to the village they came from.

For Nigerians to feel meaningful improvements, reforms will need to go beyond the promises outlined, analysts say.

For Nigerians to feel meaningful improvements, reforms will need to go beyond the promises outlined, analysts say.

Zimbabwean writer Simbarashe Kundizeza has also vehemently denied the allegation made in a US magazine.

The law follows the growth of foreign-owned businesses in rural areas.

The country begins a 42-day countdown to being declared Ebola-free, provided no new cases are recorded.