The former power minister was sentenced to 75 years in jail in absentia earlier this month.

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

Ghana will face fellow West African heavyweights Ivory Coast in qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

The government and transport operators are in talks to resolve the dispute over the hike in fuel prices.

Hundreds of cases are suspected in central Africa but experts fear the actual number may be much higher.

One of the six Americans is experiencing symptoms, according to media reports. One province in Congo reports 390 cases.

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

Key roads have remained largely empty and some schools have asked students to stay at home.

The private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women is revealed in a BBC World Service exclusive.

An outbreak in DR Congo has been declared a health emergency, with almost 250 suspected cases reported.

The agency added that the outbreak, with around 246 cases and 80 deaths, does not meet the criteria of pandemic emergency.

Francis Ngannou reaffirmed his claim as the best heavyweight in the world with a first-round knockout win over Philipe Lins at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.

No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.

A major review into the schedule of South African rugby union could result in their clubs withdrawing from European club competitions.

US President Donald Trump said the joint operation eliminated "the most active terrorist in the world", Abu-Bilal al-Minuki.

Former Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha is left out of Ivory Coast's World Cup squad, but four current Premier League players are included.

Africa's top health agency says around 246 cases have been reported.

The Trump administration waives a $15,000 visa bond for fans from five countries who have World Cup tickets, but African fans still face challenges.

South Africa prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye is banned for 18 months for breaking anti-doping rules - ruling him out of the 2027 World Cup.

Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman was convicted last week - but the authorities do not know his whereabouts.