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Sierra Leone becomes latest African country to receive deportees from US

Nine deportees arrive from the US as part of Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration.

Wan-Bissaka and Wissa in DR Congo World Cup squad

West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Newcastle striker Yoane Wissa are named in DR Congo's squad for the World Cup.

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.

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.

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 vaccine could take nine months as death toll rises further, WHO warns

In its latest update, the World Health Organization says there have now been 139 suspected deaths and 600 cases.

Nigeria arrests former minister in hiding after corruption conviction

The former power minister was sentenced to 75 years in jail in absentia earlier this month.

‘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.

‘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.

Ghana to face Ivory Coast in Afcon 2027 qualifying

Ghana will face fellow West African heavyweights Ivory Coast in qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.