Tag Archive for: BBC News

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.
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.
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.
Angry crowd sets Ebola hospital tents on fire in DR Congo
Grieving relatives and friends of a suspected Ebola victim were prevented from taking his body for burial.
DR Congo cancels World Cup training camp over Ebola outbreak
The outbreak, caused by a rare Ebola species, is thought to have caused 139 deaths so far.
Mane named in Senegal’s World Cup squad
Al-Nassr forward Sadio Mane is included in Senegal's 28-man squad for this summer's World Cup.
Village in Ghana to celebrate Villa win with parade
A village in Ghana will hold a parade with 30 motorcycles and a minibus to celebrate Aston Villa's Europa League victory.