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Niger has been fighting a militant Islamist insurgency for a decade and in January suspected jihadists attacked the same airport.

A cemetery at the epicentre of the outbreak is rapidly filling up, however large traditional funerals have been scrapped.

Alvin Junior Mak explains the inspiration behind the stylish suits he designed for DR Congo's World Cup team.

Vozinha's mum has been granted a visa to travel to the US ahead of Cape Verde's next game against Uruguay.

Diezani Alison-Madueke had been accused of receiving bribes from oil tycoons but was found not guilty by a jury at Southwark Crown Court.

Health facilities have come under attack during the current outbreak as a result of misinformation and fear.

Neighbours said the stench from the property had become so overwhelming that it was impossible to relax at home.

John Steenhuisen is one of South Africa's best-known politicians after leading the DA for seven years.

Protesters have set 30 June as the date for all undocumented migrants to leave the country.

Thomas Partey will miss Ghana's World Cup opener after an appeal against the decision not to grant him a visa is turned down.

Survivors are bringing hope to health workers struggling to control the outbreak.

Tunisia sack Sabri Lamouchi one game into their World Cup, with former Morocco and Saudi Arabia manager Herve Renard replacing him.

There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the virus that has killed more than 170.

The streets of the capital, Praia, shook with wild celebrations as the small island nation held Spain to a shock 0-0 draw.

Cape Verde stuns Spain with a goalless draw inspired by a 40-year-old goalkeeper who has gone viral on social media.

A seat is being left empty in the press box at every France game at the World Cup to highlight the case of a French football writer who is in prison in Algeria.

Nestory Irankunda was born as a refugee in Tanzania before becoming Australian record breaker with goal in victory over Turkey.

The taunting reflects anger from parts of the continent over reports of xenophobia in South Africa.

Ronwen Williams' brother Marvin, who died in a car crash in 2010, is a source of inspiration as the goalkeeper captains South Africa against Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup.

Another nine people were injured at an informal settlement in Cleveland late on Tuesday.