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Man reportedly shot at Kenya protest against US Ebola quarantine centre
Posted on Tuesday June 09, 2026

Protesters are concerned about cross-border infection risks and the lack of transparency from the government about the treatment centre.

I have right papers and visa - barred referee Artan
Posted on Tuesday June 09, 2026

Somali referee Omar Artan says he was subjected to an 11-hour immigration interview before being denied entry to the United States for the World Cup despite holding the "right papers" and "right visa".

Who is the Somali referee barred from entering the US for the World Cup?
Posted on Tuesday June 09, 2026

Omar Artan was set to become the first Somali to referee a game at the World Cup finals, but his place in history has been denied by US immigration authorities.

Blow for Kenya's ex-deputy president as court upholds his impeachment
Posted on Tuesday June 09, 2026

The decision weakens Rigathi Gachagua's bid for the presidency, although his lawyers have vowed to challenge the ruling.

He told us we were slaves - The fight for justice on a Scottish fishing trawler
Posted on Tuesday June 09, 2026

The migrant fishermen who waited nine years to give evidence about the company that exploited them.

Malawians repatriated from South Africa amid xenophobia concerns
Posted on Tuesday June 09, 2026

Malawi is among several African nations transporting their citizens out of the country following reports of violence against migrants.

'It was either killed or be killed' - ongoing nightmares of an ex-child soldier in Somalia
Posted on Saturday June 06, 2026

Yusuf Ali, now 34, struggles with his memories living in Mogadishu surrounded by dark reminders of his past.

Fall in official Ebola numbers appears to be good news but it's not that simple
Posted on Friday June 05, 2026

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

What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult?
Posted on Friday June 05, 2026

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

How health workers in DR Congo are treating Ebola and staying safe
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

There are currently no approved drugs that target Bundibugyo - the species of Ebola responsible for this outbreak.

Three Ebola vaccines in development amid growing outbreak fears
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

IAVI, Moderna and the University of Oxford are all working on new vaccines.

'Speed, money and compassion' - lessons from an Ebola survivor and other experts
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Those caught up in West Africa's Ebola outbreak a decade ago on how best to tackle the current epidemic.

'Ebola has tortured us': Fear grips eastern DR Congo as deadly virus spreads
Posted on Tuesday May 19, 2026

The health minister has acknowledged that medics are playing catch-up with the virus after being slow to detect it.

The cash-in-the-sofa saga that just won't go away for South Africa's president
Posted on Friday June 05, 2026

A committee of MPs has been formed to look at the case against Cyril Ramaphosa, but he may survive a vote.

How rise of lab-grown diamonds has affected Sierra Leone's miners
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

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

Seven African players to watch at World Cup 2026
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

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.

I moved from Ethiopia to Shetland - and I've brought the coffee with me
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Netsanet Sori is bringing a flavour of the farm where she grew up to her new home 4,000 miles away.

Shell pumped oil through Nigeria pipeline for years despite pollution evidence, documents show
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

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

Grammy-winning director explores his Nigerian grandfather's role in the Biafran war
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

Filmmaker Meji Alabi directs a landmark BBC Africa Eye documentary about Nigeria's civil war.

The schoolgirl who became world champion at 14
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

Egypt's Farida Khalil beat competitors twice her age to become world champion in modern pentathlon at the age of 14 after the sport was revamped.

What happened and why?
Posted on Tuesday June 09, 2026

The first Somali set to referee at a World Cup finals has been dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry to the United States.

'A World Cup for them not us': Fans' anger at US travel bans and visa restrictions
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Fans across the world say US travel bans and visa regulations make them feel excluded from the World Cup.

DR Congo friendly to be played behind closed doors
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Democratic Republic of Congo's final World Cup warm-up game against Chile will take place behind closed doors amid concerns about the Ebola outbreak in the central African nation.

Brighton agree £21.5m deal for Nigeria winger Yohanna
Posted on Saturday June 06, 2026

Brighton agree to sign Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna from AIK Stockholm in a deal worth £21.5m.

Mayor cancels DR Congo friendly over Ebola concern
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

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.

Ghana boss Queiroz no qualms over Partey selection
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

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

Zidane and Mahrez in Algeria World Cup squad
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

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

Two shot dead during Kenya protests over US Ebola centre plan
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

Clashes break out against a planned US Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya.

Why does Ebola keep on occurring in DR Congo?
Posted on Wednesday May 20, 2026

Ebola was first discovered in what is now the DR Congo in 1976 and the country is now facing its 17th outbreak.

'Total lack of respect': Macron interrupts speaker to ask for silence
Posted on Monday May 11, 2026

The French president stood up during a conference in Kenya to tell the audience to quieten down, saying it was “impossible” for speakers to be heard.


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