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The cash-in-the-sofa saga that just won't go away for South Africa's president

Sat, 06/06/2026 - 01:22
A committee of MPs has been formed to look at the case against Cyril Ramaphosa, but he may survive a vote.

Fall in official Ebola numbers appears to be good news but it's not that simple

Fri, 05/06/2026 - 23:48
There are now 380 confirmed cases of Ebola in DR Congo, far lower than initial estimates of suspected cases, writes Fergus Walsh.

What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult?

Fri, 05/06/2026 - 17:14
An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare species of the virus and is in an area affected by conflict.

Heavy gunfire in Somali capital as row over election delay escalates

Thu, 04/06/2026 - 10:05
The opposition has called for protests after the president's term in office was extended by a year.
Categories: Africa, Défense

How rise of lab-grown diamonds has affected Sierra Leone's miners

Thu, 04/06/2026 - 01:00
The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds heaps pressure on those hunting for the natural gems.

'It is by the grace of God that you find a diamond': Sierra Leone hit by lab-grown challenge

Thu, 04/06/2026 - 01:00
The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds heaps pressure on those hunting for the natural gems.
Categories: Africa, Défense

Four sentenced to death for killing worshippers at Catholic church in Nigeria

Wed, 03/06/2026 - 18:12
A fifth man was discharged and acquitted by the court due to insufficient evidence against him.
Categories: Africa, Défense

Seven African players to watch at World Cup 2026

Wed, 03/06/2026 - 14:38
With a record 10 African sides in action at the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport Africa picks out some of the players to watch from the continent.

Seven African players to watch at World Cup 2026

Wed, 03/06/2026 - 14:38
With a record 10 African sides in action at the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport Africa picks out some of the players to watch from the continent.
Categories: Africa, Défense

Two people shot dead amid Kenya protests against US Ebola quarantine centre plan

Wed, 03/06/2026 - 09:39
The US plan has sparked public anger and led to demonstrations near the site of the proposed treatment facility.
Categories: Africa, Défense

Shell pumped oil through Nigeria pipeline for years despite pollution evidence, documents show

Wed, 03/06/2026 - 07:13
The oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.

Shell pumped oil through Nigeria pipeline for years despite pollution evidence, documents show

Wed, 03/06/2026 - 07:13
The oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.
Categories: Africa, Défense

Mayor cancels DR Congo friendly over Ebola concern

Tue, 02/06/2026 - 21:28
DR Congo's international friendly against Chile in Spain next week is cancelled after authorities raise health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation.

Mayor cancels DR Congo friendly over Ebola concern

Tue, 02/06/2026 - 21:28
DR Congo's international friendly against Chile in Spain next week is cancelled after authorities raise health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation.
Categories: Africa, Defence`s Feeds

Two shot dead during Kenya protests over US Ebola centre plan

Tue, 02/06/2026 - 20:32
Clashes break out against a planned US Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya.
Categories: Africa, Defence`s Feeds

South Africa police investigate killing of two Mozambican men

Tue, 02/06/2026 - 16:51
The deaths come after a day of violent protests against illegal migration in the town of Mossel Bay.
Categories: Africa, Défense

How health workers in DR Congo are treating Ebola and staying safe

Tue, 02/06/2026 - 01:20
There are currently no approved drugs that target Bundibugyo - the species of Ebola responsible for this outbreak.
Categories: Africa, Defence`s Feeds

Ghana boss Queiroz no qualms over Partey selection

Mon, 01/06/2026 - 21:11
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz says he has no concerns selecting ex-Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey for the World Cup.
Categories: Africa, Defence`s Feeds

Three Ebola vaccines in development amid growing outbreak fears

Mon, 01/06/2026 - 16:30
IAVI, Moderna and the University of Oxford are all working on new vaccines.
Categories: Africa, Defence`s Feeds

The schoolgirl who became world champion at 14

Mon, 01/06/2026 - 14:03
Egypt's Farida Khalil beat competitors twice her age to become world champion in modern pentathlon at the age of 14 after the sport was revamped.
Categories: Africa, Defence`s Feeds

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