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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.

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

The former power minister was sentenced to 75 years in jail in absentia earlier this month.

The health minister has acknowledged that medics are playing catch-up with the virus after being slow to detect it.

The health minister has acknowledged that medics are playing catch-up with the virus after being slow to detect it.

Ghana will face fellow West African heavyweights Ivory Coast in qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

Ghana will face fellow West African heavyweights Ivory Coast in qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

The government and transport operators are in talks to resolve the dispute over the hike in fuel prices.

The private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women is revealed in a BBC World Service exclusive.

An outbreak in DR Congo has been declared a health emergency, with almost 250 suspected cases reported.

Francis Ngannou reaffirmed his claim as the best heavyweight in the world with a first-round knockout win over Philipe Lins at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.

A major review into the schedule of South African rugby union could result in their clubs withdrawing from European club competitions.

Former Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha is left out of Ivory Coast's World Cup squad, but four current Premier League players are included.

The Trump administration waives a $15,000 visa bond for fans from five countries who have World Cup tickets, but African fans still face challenges.