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

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.

Tensions have been rising in South Africa in recent weeks following several anti-migrant protests.

A court has ruled the UK does not need to pay Rwanda after the UK pulled a deal between the two countries.

The four nurses - three men and a woman - received certificates to celebrate their recoveries.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party is expected to dominate the election as conflicts overshadow the vote.

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

After a day of uncertainty, the government confirms the team will depart for Mexico on Monday.

Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar's kidnapping highlights continuing security challenges facing parts of the country.

The medical charity's comments come as the head of the World Health Organization visits the region worst-hit by the virus outbreak.

Munster's United Rugby Championship title hopes are ended in ruthless fashion by the Bulls, who score six tries to overpower the Irish province in their quarter-final in Pretoria.

South Africa's Madlanga Commission hears about Brazilian butt lift bribe denials and alleged drug heists.

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.

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

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

It follows recent protests against illegal immigration that have led to fears there could be a resurgence in xenophobic violence.

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.