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Search-and-rescue operations are ongoing, with the number of casualties yet to be confirmed.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fighting in DR Congo was hampering efforts to stop spread

DR Congo fans hoping to watch their side's return to the World Cup face a major hurdle as the US imposes travel restrictions following the latest Ebola outbreak.

It follows recent protests that have led to fears there could be a resurgence in xenophobic violence.

The West African nation was one of the main gateways for the transatlantic slave trade.

Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi is named in the Atlas Lions' World Cup squad despite the injury he sustained in the Champions League semi-finals against Bayern Munich.

Cyril Ramaphosa argues that the authors of the report "misconceived" their mandate.

Southampton FC and Royal Antwerp announce the death of former academy player Victor Udoh at the age of 21.

As speaker, Sonko could use his position to challenge the policies of the president, his one-time ally.

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

The United Arab Emirates has denied any involvement in the civil war and says it investigates alleged links.

The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.

South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns clinch their second African Champions League title with a 2-1 aggregate win over Moroccan club AS FAR in the final.

Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania are major importers of used garments from the West and China.

The Democratic Republic of Congo's World Cup squad must isolate for 21 days before they can enter the US because of the Ebola outbreak.

Those caught up in West Africa's Ebola outbreak a decade ago on how best to tackle the current epidemic.

The rare species of Ebola involved - known as Bundibugyo - kills around a third of those infected and has no proven vaccine yet.

Plymouth Argyle striker Owen Oseni says he was in "disbelief" after being called up to the Nigeria squad.

Iliman Ndiaye insists Senegal are African champions in "many people's eyes" despite a legal wrangle over the ultimate destination of the 2025 Afcon title.

Al-Nassr forward Sadio Mane is included in Senegal's 28-man squad for this summer's World Cup.