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A wider arms embargo would require a UN Security Council vote - and Russia and China oppose the move.

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.

A mound of rubbish at a major waste site buried several homes in the capital, the government says.

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.

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.

Representatives met in Switzerland to work out next steps to resolve the conflict.

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.

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

Zolani Tete, a former WBO bantamweight and IBF super-flyweight world champion, has been shot dead outside his home in South Africa.

An eagerly anticipated gathering of women will not be taking place following recent aerial strikes.

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

The overloaded boat was taking people, including many children, to farms to harvest rice.

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.