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Ebola risk raised to ‘very high’ in DR Congo

The head of the UN health agency says the risk in the wider region is "high", but it remains "low" at the global level.

UK scientists developing Ebola vaccine that could be ready for trials in months

The rare species of Ebola involved - known as Bundibugyo - kills around a third of those infected and has no proven vaccine yet.

UK scientists developing Ebola vaccine that could be ready for trials in months

The rare species of Ebola involved - known as Bundibugyo - kills around a third of those infected and has no proven vaccine yet.

Plymouth striker Oseni’s ‘disbelief’ at Nigeria call-up

Plymouth Argyle striker Owen Oseni says he was in "disbelief" after being called up to the Nigeria squad.

Ndiaye adamant Senegal are champions of Africa

Iliman Ndiaye insists Senegal are African champions in "many people's eyes" despite a legal wrangle over the ultimate destination of the 2025 Afcon title.

Ndiaye adamant Senegal are champions of Africa

Iliman Ndiaye insists Senegal are African champions in "many people's eyes" despite a legal wrangle over the ultimate destination of the 2025 Afcon title.

Ndiaye adamant Senegal are champions of Africa

Iliman Ndiaye insists Senegal are African champions in "many people's eyes" despite a legal wrangle over the ultimate destination of the 2025 Afcon title.

US sanctions Tanzanian police official over ‘torture’ of rights activists

The sanctions come amid growing scrutiny of Tanzania’s human rights record in recent years.

Africa summit in India postponed over Ebola outbreak fears

The India-Africa summit was set to be held next week in Delhi after more than a decade.

US sanctions Tanzanian police official over ‘torture’ of rights activists

The sanctions come amid growing scrutiny of Tanzania’s human rights record in recent years.