Five patients recover from Ebola in DR Congo and leave hospital

Those infected can get better and officials stress that people should seek medical help if they have symptoms.

Nigeria police warn against reprisal attacks against South Africans

Tensions have been rising in South Africa in recent weeks following several anti-migrant protests.

The schoolgirl who became world champion at 14

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.

Voting suspended in parts of Ethiopia over security concerns

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s party is expected to dominate the election as conflicts overshadow the vote.

UK wins court case over collapsed Rwanda asylum deal

The UK does not need to pay Rwanda after it pulled a deal between the two countries, a court has ruled.

Grammy-winning director explores his Nigerian grandfather’s role in the Biafran war

Filmmaker Meji Alabi directs a landmark BBC Africa Eye documentary about Nigeria’s civil war.

Three Ebola vaccines in development amid growing outbreak fears

IAVI, Moderna and the University of Oxford are all working on new vaccines.

‘Speed, money and compassion’ – lessons from an Ebola survivor and other experts

Those caught up in West Africa’s Ebola outbreak a decade ago on how best to tackle the current epidemic.

Why does Ebola keep on occurring in DR Congo?

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

‘Ebola has tortured us’: Fear grips eastern DR Congo as deadly virus spreads

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

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

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

‘Gifts’ from a lover and ‘botched’ cocaine raids: Police inquiry grips South Africa

South Africa’s Madlanga Commission hears about Brazilian butt lift bribe denials and alleged drug heists.

Abula – Nigeria’s indigenous game with lofty ambitions

Abula, a Nigerian sport inspired by the Yoruba concept of a balanced meal, aims to grow from a local pastime into an internationally recognised game.

Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it’s tightening its control

The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.

East Africa wants to curb imports of used clothes. But it’s not easy

Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania are major importers of used garments from the West and China.

From escaping child marriage ‘to an old pervert’ to becoming Sierra Leone’s first lady

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

Bulls overpower Munster to reach URC semi-finals

Munster’s United Rugby Championship title hopes are ended in ruthless fashion by the Bulls, who score six tries to overpower the Irish province in their quarter-final in Pretoria.

PSG’s Hakimi in Morocco squad despite injury

Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi is named in the Atlas Lions’ World Cup squad despite the injury he sustained in the Champions League semi-finals against Bayern Munich.

DR Congo seek World Cup ticket refunds after Ebola outbreak

DR Congo fans hoping to watch their side’s return to the World Cup face a major hurdle as the US imposes travel restrictions following the latest Ebola outbreak.

Partey named in Ghana squad for World Cup

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been named in Ghana’s preliminary squad for the World Cup.

Nigerian winger Udoh dies aged 21

Southampton FC and Royal Antwerp announce the death of former academy player Victor Udoh at the age of 21.

‘Total lack of respect’: Macron interrupts speaker to ask for silence

The French president stood up during a conference in Kenya to tell the audience to quieten down, saying it was “impossible” for speakers to be heard.

Joy as record-breaking runner Sawe returns home

BBC reports from Kenya, home to Sabastian Sawe, the first man to run a marathon in under two hours.

‘I jumped around the house’: Sabastian Sawe’s parents celebrate marathon record

Emily and Simion Sawe share their pride at the runner’s historic sub-two-hour marathon win.

‘I was not thinking to run a world record’

Kenya’s new sporting icon Sabastian Sawe admits his world record time at the London Marathon came as a surprise.

The human cost of the war in Sudan, three years on

The conflict, which erupted in 2023, has left behind a human toll which is “simply staggering”, reports the BBC’s Barbara Plett Usher.

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

There are currently no approved drugs that target Bundibugyo – the species of Ebola responsible for this outbreak.

Voting suspended in parts of Ethiopia over security concerns

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s party is expected to dominate the election as conflicts overshadow the vote.

Three Ebola vaccines in development amid growing outbreak fears

IAVI, Moderna and the University of Oxford are all working on new vaccines.

UK wins court case over collapsed Rwanda asylum deal

The UK does not need to pay Rwanda after it pulled a deal between the two countries, a court has ruled.

Nigeria police warn against reprisal attacks against South Africans

Tensions have been rising in South Africa in recent weeks following several anti-migrant protests.

Five patients recover from Ebola in DR Congo and leave hospital

Those infected can get better and officials stress that people should seek medical help if they have symptoms.

Grammy-winning director explores his Nigerian grandfather’s role in the Biafran war

Filmmaker Meji Alabi directs a landmark BBC Africa Eye documentary about Nigeria’s civil war.

South Africa made to look like fools over World Cup visa issues, says minister

After a day of uncertainty, the government confirms the team will depart for Mexico on Monday.

Nigerian retired general abducted with his wife in the north-west

Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar’s kidnapping highlights continuing security challenges facing parts of the country.