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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.

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.

A village in Ghana will hold a parade with 30 motorcycles and a minibus to celebrate Aston Villa's Europa League victory.

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is named in Egypt's preliminary World Cup squad, which will be trimmed by one player this month.

In its latest update, the World Health Organization says there have now been 139 suspected deaths and 600 cases.

Nine deportees arrive from the US as part of Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration.

West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Newcastle striker Yoane Wissa are named in DR Congo's squad for the World Cup.

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

Ebola was first discovered in what is now the DR Congo in 1976 and the country is now facing its 17th outbreak.