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Mayor cancels DR Congo friendly over Ebola concern
DR Congo's international friendly against Chile in Spain next week is cancelled after authorities raise health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation.
South Africa police investigate killing of two Mozambican men
The deaths come after a day of violent protests against illegal migration in the town of Mossel Bay.
Ghana’s anti-LGBTQ+ bill to be scrutinised before approval, president says
Passed by MPs, the bill proposes prison sentences for people identifying as part of the LGBTQ+ community.
Two people shot dead amid Kenya protests against US Ebola quarantine centre plan
The US plan has sparked public anger and led to demonstrations near the site of the proposed treatment facility.
How health workers in DR Congo are treating Ebola and staying safe
There are currently no approved drugs that target Bundibugyo - the species of Ebola responsible for this outbreak.
Ghana boss Queiroz no qualms over Partey selection
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz says he has no concerns selecting ex-Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey for the World Cup.
Three Ebola vaccines in development amid growing outbreak fears
IAVI, Moderna and the University of Oxford are all working on new vaccines.
The schoolgirl who became world champion at 14
Egypt's Farida Khalil beat competitors twice her age to become world champion in modern pentathlon at the age of 14 after the sport was revamped.
The schoolgirl who became world champion at 14
Egypt's Farida Khalil beat competitors twice her age to become world champion in modern pentathlon at the age of 14 after the sport was revamped.
Nigeria police warn against reprisal attacks against South Africans
Tensions have been rising in South Africa in recent weeks following several anti-migrant protests.