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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.

Kenya suspends strike after transport paralysis over high fuel prices

The government and transport operators are in talks to resolve the dispute over the hike in fuel prices.

Ebola outbreak may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns

Hundreds of cases are suspected in central Africa but experts fear the actual number may be much higher.

At least 131 dead in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, official says

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak an international emergency.

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

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

Four killed in protests during Kenyan strikes over high fuel prices

Thousands of commuters are stranded, with key roads in the capital Nairobi largely empty due to the protests over fuel costs.

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.

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

BBC World Service exclusive: the private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women.

How worrying is the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo?

An outbreak in DR Congo has been declared a health emergency, with almost 250 suspected cases reported.

How worrying is the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo?

An outbreak in DR Congo has been declared a health emergency, with almost 250 suspected cases reported.