BBC Africa

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

Sunderland confirm the signing of midfielder Jules Ahoka for a 10m euros (£8.6m) fee.

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu pays for an indifferent showing in South Africa's series opener against New Zealand, as the fly-half drops to the Springbok bench.

One of the suspects is due in court on Monday to be charged with murder and attempted murder.

Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha breaks the men's half marathon world record in a time of 56 minutes 51 seconds in a World Athletics road race in Buenos Aires.

Manchester City agree a deal in principle for 18-year-old Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi worth 100m euros (£86m).

Prospectors have come to West Pokot county in the hope a gram of the precious metal can change their lives.

Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab confirm the signing of Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey.

Mohamed Salah was expected to move to Saudi Arabia or the United States after leaving Liverpool, but Turkish side Trabzonspor pulled off one of the coups of the transfer window.

Tottenham are working on a deal for Omar Marmoush, but what could the Man City forward bring to the north London team?

Once a giant of African politics, the PDP is in danger of being wiped out after January's elections.

The musical icon from Benin tells the BBC about why Africa and Africans are so important to music.

Following Mohamed Salah's Liverpool exit after nine seasons, who could take the Egyptian King's crown as Africa's biggest Premier League star?

Michele Sensi-Contugi and his wife Stephany Hollihan are among the seven people killed in the crash.

Spurs open talks with Manchester City to sign attacking duo Omar Marmoush and Savinho.

BBC Sport explores why there are so few African players in the Women's Super League.

Michele Sensi-Contugi, and his wife Stephany Hollihan among the seven people killed in the crash.

The Metropolitan Police say the man and woman were arrested following the seizure of more than 180kg (397lb) of cocaine this month.

More than 100 people have been killed and rescue efforts are continuing, an official tells the BBC.

Questions remain over the appointment of Patrick Vieira as Senegal's new head coach, with the country's football federation riven by off-field issues.