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05.06.2026 19:20 There are now 380 confirmed cases of Ebola in DR Congo, far lower than initial estimates of suspected cases, writes Fergus Walsh.

05.06.2026 19:20 He follows the late great Papa Wemba in becoming a knight of the National Order of the Leopard.

05.06.2026 14:40 Only two survived after trekking more than 50km across the desert to alert the authorities.

04.06.2026 12:10 The opposition has called for protests after the president's term in office was extended by a year.

04.06.2026 08:10 The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds heaps pressure on those hunting for the natural gems.

03.06.2026 20:00 A fifth man was discharged and acquitted by the court due to insufficient evidence against him.

03.06.2026 20:00 With a record 10 African sides in action at the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport Africa picks out some of the players to watch from the continent.

03.06.2026 15:53 Luca Zidane - son of France legend Zinedine Zidane - is named in Algeria's squad for the upcoming World Cup.

03.06.2026 11:20 The oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.

03.06.2026 11:20 Clashes break out against a planned US Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya.

03.06.2026 02:30 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.

03.06.2026 02:30 Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz says he has no concerns selecting ex-Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey for the World Cup.

02.06.2026 17:32 The deaths come after a day of violent protests against illegal migration in the town of Mossel Bay.

02.06.2026 17:32 Passed by MPs, the bill proposes prison sentences for people identifying as part of the LGBTQ+ community.

02.06.2026 13:30 The US plan has sparked public anger and led to demonstrations near the site of the proposed treatment facility.