Government data shows that more than 10,000 people have contracted the rare virus.

The prime minister has previously emphasised military preparedness as central to his government's ambitions.

What does Joseph Kabila launching a new rebel movement mean for DR Congo?

The Africa Cup of Nations will remain on a two-year cycle after the Confederation of African Football performed a U-turn on a decision taken last December.

South Africa set up an epic final day of their decisive Test against Australia by batting throughout the fourth day. What does history suggest could happen?

Yiech Pur Biel leads the first ever refugee team to take part at the Youth Olympics.

The Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) will return to its traditional two-year cycle after a review into December's decision to host it every four years instead.

The alleged scheme used stolen identities to claim US student aid, with Kenyans among those charged.

The nun who rehabilitates child victims of Uganda’s Lord’s Resistance Army

Australia take a step towards victory over South Africa in Cape Town, with the help of careless batting from Proteas' top order.

Nshimiye was accused of lying to a jury to protect himself and a fellow perpetrator of the genocide.

He last travelled to Mecca in 2022 as he was campaigning to become Nigeria's president.

More than 20 heads of state arrived at the summit.

The acquisition of the warplanes comes amid ongoing fighting in northern Tigray region that started last month.

Congo accuses Rwanda of backing M23 rebels and plundering minerals in its conflict hit East

Families affected tell the BBC they want answers and financial help as Amnesty says a crackdown continues.

Ireland captain Paul Stirling will miss the concluding two matches of his side's one-day international series in Namibia after fracturing his finger.

Arno Yafunga Botay fled DR Congo with his family in 2017 and will compete at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics as a member of the Refugee Olympic Team.

The energy minister described it as a "major milestone" for the East African nation.

No official reason has been given for postponing next month’s hearing to May 2027, family says.