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Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo
They are thought to have caught the virus before the outbreak was identified, the Red Cross says.
Electronic music meets orchestra as South Africa’s DJ Black Coffee stuns UK crowds
In London for one night only ahead of his Ibiza residency, this sell-out show represented far more than just a performance.
Senegal’s president sacks PM and former ally after months-long feud
Bassirou Diomaye Faye also dissolved the government, creating uncertainty amid a debt crisis in the country.
Senegal’s president sacks prime minister Sonko after months of tensions
Bassirou Diomaye Faye also dissolved the government, creating uncertainty amid a debt crisis in the country.
DR Congo players told to isolate before World Cup
The Democratic Republic of Congo's World Cup squad must isolate for 21 days before they can enter the US because of the Ebola outbreak.
‘Speed, money and compassion’ – lessons from an Ebola survivor and other experts
Those caught up in West Africa's Ebola outbreak a decade ago on how best to tackle the current epidemic.
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.