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Get the lowdown on every team at the 2026 World Cup. Here we take a closer look at South Africa.

An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare species of the virus and is in an area affected by conflict.

Only two survived after trekking more than 50km (30 miles) across the desert to alert the authorities.

The opposition has called for protests after the president's term in office was extended by a year.

The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds heaps pressure on those hunting for the natural gems.

The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds heaps pressure on those hunting for the natural gems.

A fifth man was discharged and acquitted by the court due to insufficient evidence against him.

With a record 10 African sides in action at the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport Africa picks out some of the players to watch from the continent.

With a record 10 African sides in action at the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport Africa picks out some of the players to watch from the continent.

With a record 10 African sides in action at the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport Africa picks out some of the players to watch from the continent.

With a record 10 African sides in action at the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport Africa picks out some of the players to watch from the continent.

The US plan has sparked public anger and led to demonstrations near the site of the proposed treatment facility.

The US plan has sparked public anger and led to demonstrations near the site of the proposed treatment facility.

The oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.

The oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.

DR Congo's international friendly against Chile in Spain next week is cancelled after authorities raise health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation.

DR Congo's international friendly against Chile in Spain next week is cancelled after authorities raise health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation.

Clashes break out against a planned US Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya.

The deaths come after a day of violent protests against illegal migration in the town of Mossel Bay.

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been named in Ghana's preliminary squad for the World Cup.