Key roads have remained largely empty and some schools have asked students to stay at home.
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BBC World Service exclusive: the private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women.
An outbreak in DR Congo has been declared a health emergency, with almost 250 suspected cases reported.
The agency added that the outbreak, with around 246 cases and 80 deaths, does not meet the criteria of pandemic emergency.
Francis Ngannou reaffirmed his claim as the best heavyweight in the world with a first-round knockout win over Philipe Lins at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.
A major review into the schedule of South African rugby union could result in their clubs withdrawing from European club competitions.
President Donald Trump said the operation eliminated "the most active terrorist in the world", Abu-Bilal al-Minuki.
Former Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha is left out of Ivory Coast's World Cup squad, but four current Premier League players are included.
Africa's top health agency says around 246 cases have been reported - a case has also been reported in Uganda.