Emmanuel Nchimbi is the first vice-president to quit since independence six decades ago.
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A wider arms embargo would require a UN Security Council vote - and Russia and China oppose the move.
DR Congo's Ebola outbreak involves a rare species of the virus and is in an area affected by conflict.
Sunderland confirm the signing of midfielder Jules Ahoka for a 10m euros (£8.6m) fee.
Last year the organisation African Parks admitted human rights abuses were committed by its rangers in Congo-Brazzaville.
Esther Ogunmabo is accused of selling "retail sachets" of a strain of cannabis known as skunk.
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu pays for an indifferent showing in South Africa's series opener against New Zealand, as the fly-half drops to the Springbok bench.
An investigation is looking into whether the deaths were caused by pesticides sprayed on tomato crops.
Preparations for President Hakainde Hichilema's second inauguration appear to be continuing.
Taiwo Hassan, better known as Ogogo, was one of the most recognisable faces of Yoruba cinema.