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

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.

One of the six Americans is experiencing symptoms, according to media reports. One province in Congo reports 390 cases.

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

Key roads have remained largely empty and some schools have asked students to stay at home.

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

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.

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

The agency added that the outbreak, with around 246 cases and 80 deaths, does not meet the criteria of pandemic emergency.

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.

No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.

President Donald Trump said the operation eliminated "the most active terrorist in the world", Abu-Bilal al-Minuki.

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

Africa's top health agency says around 246 cases have been reported - a case has also been reported in Uganda.