The cash-in-the-sofa saga that just won’t go away for South Africa’s president

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

Fall in official Ebola numbers appears to be good news but it’s not that simple

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

Singer Fally Ipupa’s pride at being given major DR Congo honour

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

Nearly 50 people die of thirst in Sahara desert after lorry breaks down

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Only two survived after trekking more than 50km (30 miles) across the desert to alert the authorities.

Heavy gunfire in Somali capital as row over election delay escalates

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The opposition has called for protests after the president’s term in office was extended by a year.

How rise of lab-grown diamonds has affected Sierra Leone’s miners

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

‘It is by the grace of God that you find a diamond’

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

Four sentenced to death for killing worshippers at Catholic church in Nigeria

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

Seven African players to watch at World Cup 2026

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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.

Seven African players to watch at World Cup 2026

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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.