A 50-bed isolation unit in Kenya for US citizens was due to open on Friday, a US official said.

Abula, a Nigerian sport inspired by the Yoruba concept of a balanced meal, aims to grow from a local pastime into an internationally recognised game.

Search-and-rescue operations are ongoing, with the number of casualties yet to be confirmed.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fighting in DR Congo was hampering efforts to stop spread

An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare species of the virus and is in an area affected by conflict.

The West African nation was one of the main gateways for the transatlantic slave trade.

Eswatini has signed a $300 million agreement with Taiwan to build a massive strategic oil reserve but the project is raising difficult questions in a country battling deepening poverty, soaring unemployment and allegations of elite enrichment

Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi is named in the Atlas Lions’ World Cup squad despite the injury he sustained in the Champions League semi-finals against Bayern Munich.

Cyril Ramaphosa argues that the authors of the report “misconceived” their mandate.

Southampton FC and Royal Antwerp announce the death of former academy player Victor Udoh at the age of 21.

The United Arab Emirates has denied any involvement in the civil war and says it investigates alleged links.

DR Congo fans hoping to watch their side’s return to the World Cup face a major hurdle as the US imposes travel restrictions following the latest Ebola outbreak.

As speaker, Sonko could use his position to challenge the policies of the president, his one-time ally.

The governor of Ituri said the more time they lose, the closer the province is to disaster.

Malawi’s industrial strategy has achieved only 40% of its targets, while core industrial capacity continues to weaken

Contributions from controversial regional figures revive scrutiny over governance and political influence

Four people were also injured in the incident inside Murchison Falls National Park, officials say.

Some speculate that El Malick Ndiaye stepped down so that ousted-PM Ousmane Sonko can take his place.

A man managed to evade security and embrace William Ruto before being wrestled to the ground.

The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.

South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns clinch their second African Champions League title with a 2-1 aggregate win over Moroccan club AS FAR in the final.