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Ebola outbreak on track to be deadliest ever, WHO chief says
The outbreak, declared on 15 May, has caused more than 2,000 deaths, with thousands more reported cases.
Keeper Bihina stars as Cameroon upset Morocco to make Wafcon final
Cameroon's Michaely Bihina saves an extra-time penalty and three more spot kicks in a shootout to send her side though to the 2026 Wafcon final at the expense of host nation Morocco.
Vultures are disappearing in Nigeria – but the ‘Vulture King’ is fighting to reverse the trend
Some see them as sinister or hunt them for ritual use but these birds play a vital role in nature's cycle.
Chawinga sisters fire Malawi into Wafcon final
Malawi's fairy tale run at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations goes on as sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga share three goals in a 3-1 semi-final win over Algeria.
At least 44 die as ferry sinks in Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba
The vessel is said to have overturned after being hit by strong waves.
South Africa dump site collapse kills 14 suspected illegal miners
The authorities are searching for anyone who may still be trapped under the rubble.
Ethiopia drone strike in north kills three, Tigray sources say
The sources say a school, on a holiday break, was hit but the federal government has not commented.
Libyan authorities battle big blaze at major oil refinery
Monday's dron strike on the Zawiya refinery was the third such incident in two days.
Watch: Huge blaze after attack on petrol tank in Libya
Firefighters are trying to contain a blaze at a large petrol tank west of the capital, Tripoli, which was targeted by unknown attackers.
A burial row over Zambia’s late president has turned its election into a hot contest
Hakainde Hichilema was a shoo-in for a second term but the controversy following Edgar Lungu's death has dented his chances.