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The outbreak, declared on 15 May, has caused more than 2,000 deaths, with thousands more reported cases.

Cameroon's Michaely Bihina saves an extra-time penalty and three more spot kicks in a shootout to send her side though to the 2026 Wafcon final at the expense of host nation Morocco.

Cameroon's Michaely Bihina saves an extra-time penalty and three more spot kicks in a shootout to send her side though to the 2026 Wafcon final at the expense of host nation Morocco.

Malawi's fairy tale run at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations goes on as sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga share three goals in a 3-1 semi-final win over Algeria.

Malawi's fairy tale run at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations goes on as sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga share three goals in a 3-1 semi-final win over Algeria.

The musician shares the personal stories behind her third album, and the time she teased a legend.

Some see them as sinister or hunt them for ritual use but these birds play a vital role in nature's cycle.

Some see them as sinister or hunt them for ritual use but these birds play a vital role in nature's cycle.

Meet Evelyn Okafor – a four-time Nigerian champion, three-time African champion, and the first African woman to qualify for the World Freestyle Football Championship.

The vessel is said to have overturned after being hit by strong waves.

The authorities are searching for anyone who may still be trapped under the rubble.

The sources say a school, on a holiday break, was hit but the federal government has not commented.

Monday's drone strike on the Zawiya refinery was the third such incident in two days.

Hakainde Hichilema was a shoo-in for a second term but the controversy following Edgar Lungu's death has dented his chances.

Hakainde Hichilema was a shoo-in for a second term but the controversy following Edgar Lungu's death has dented his chances.

Infection rates are high, adding to concern that authorities are struggling to get to grips with the disease.

Kenya submits a bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships as it seeks to become the first African nation to stage the flagship event.

The army says it was involved in fierce fighting but disputes that Islamists took control of the garrison.

Nigeria must go "back to the drawing board" after missing out on automatic qualification for the 2027 Women's World Cup, says keeper Chiamaka Nnadozie.

Frans Mathipa was shot while driving - we got access to the prosecution case against eight accused men.