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The outbreak was already the fastest growing on record, caused by a rare species of Ebola called Bundibugyo.

Ghana has become Africa's leading voice in telling the world that Western nations owe reparations

Ghana has become Africa's leading voice in telling the world that Western nations owe reparations

Marie Ngah Manga scores twice as Cameroon cruise to a 3-0 win over Malawi and claim a first ever Women's Africa Cup of Nations title.

Marie Ngah Manga scores twice as Cameroon cruise to a 3-0 win over Malawi and claim a first ever Women's Africa Cup of Nations title.

Coventry City agree a deal worth about £17m for Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi.

Security had been stepped up amid suggestions on social media of a second mass crossing on Saturday.

Fans in Cameroon want a statue built for Michaely Bihina after she made four penalty saves against Morocco to help Cameroon reach the 2026 Wafcon final.

Fans in Cameroon want a statue built for Michaely Bihina after she made four penalty saves against Morocco to help Cameroon reach the 2026 Wafcon final.

Zimbabwean novelist Sue Nyathi self-funded her debut novel and now asks who can afford to write at all.

Zimbabwean novelist Sue Nyathi self-funded her debut novel and now asks who can afford to write at all.

Sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga are the undoubted stars of Malawi's unexpected run to the final of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga are the undoubted stars of Malawi's unexpected run to the final of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

It paves the way for the release of Succès Masra from prison where he had been sentenced to 20 years.

Kevin Rideout, who was kidnapped outside his home in the capital last October, is now with US officials.

South Africa and Ghana progress to an inter-confederation qualifier for the 2027 Women's World Cup, but Nigeria will miss the tournament for the first time.

South Africa and Ghana progress to an inter-confederation qualifier for the 2027 Women's World Cup, but Nigeria will miss the tournament for the first time.

France is yet to comment on Yann Vezilier's pardon and previously called the accusations "unfounded".

France is yet to comment on Yann Vezilier's pardon and previously called the accusations "unfounded".

Hakainde Hichilema wants five more years but continued cost of living pressures have dented his appeal.