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

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

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

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.

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

Same-sex acts are punishable by jail terms under Ghana's new bill targeting those identifying as gay, lesbian or transgender.

A 50-bed isolation unit in Kenya for US citizens was due to open on Friday, a US official said.

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.

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.

Sixteen pupils died in the fire that ripped through a dormitory while they were asleep.

Sixteen pupils died in the fire that ripped through a dormitory while they were asleep.

Several parents were still waiting for news of their children roughly 12 hours after the fire.

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

DR Congo fans hoping to watch their side's return to the World Cup face a major hurdle as the US imposes travel restrictions following the latest Ebola outbreak.

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

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

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.