Catholic worshippers gathered for Mass on Sunday in the city of Bunia, right in the heart of a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo — despite a government ban on gatherings of more than 50 people.

In the mountains of Dalgo Mahas in northern Sudan, unregulated miners armed with metal detectors search tirelessly for gold, hoping to earn enough to support their families amid deepening economic hardship.

The speaker of Senegal’s parliament said Sunday he was resigning, two days after his close ally was fired as prime minister, deepening a political crisis in the debt-laden West African country.

The World Health Organization and the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Prevention on Saturday unveiled a six-month Ebola response plan for outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Ugan

The sounds of sheep and rams filled the air at the bustling livestock market in Aïn Aouda, near Rabat, as families prepared for Eid al-Adha, one of the holiest celebrations in the Muslim calendar.

Mamelodi Sundowns are kings of Africa once again! The South African side secured their second CAF Champions League title with a 2-1 aggregate win over FAR Rabat after a dramatic 1-1 draw in Morocco.

Mohamed Salah could not bring himself to walk away. Twenty minutes after the final whistle had heralded the end of his Liverpool career, the Egypt international stood before the Kop and basked in the acclaim of his supporters. Nine years, 442 appearances and 257 goals had led to this moment.

Scenes of joy welcomed Senegalese football fans who had been detained in Morocco as they returned home after receiving a royal pardon.

Officially endorsed for a second term, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is leaning heavily on his economic record, defending painful reforms even as soaring living costs continue to test public patience.

Niger PM’s appearance at inauguration signals possible reopening of dialogue after months of regional tensions.

Benin’s former finance minister Romuald Wadagni was sworn in on Sunday as Benin’s new president, taking over from Patrice Talon.

Morocco’s flag carrier Royal Air Maroc has suspended 12 routes to several African and European destinations due to the rising price of kerosene.

Nigeria’s president Bola Tinubu will run for re-election in January after clinching his party’s presidential nomination with a landslide victory in the All Progressives Congress primaries.

Eighteen Senegalese football fans jailed for hooliganism during the Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat have been pardoned by Morocco’s King Mohammed VI.

Ethiopia holds a general election on June 1, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed all but guaranteed of victory despite multiple armed conflicts and the economic impact of the Middle East war.

With Eid-al Adha just days away, customers at a sheep market in Ivory Coast’s capital Abidjan are looking for the best-priced sheep to sacrifice for the Muslim festival. But supply is significantly down on last year and traders are driving hard bargains.

As the World Health Organization raises the risk of Ebola to the highest level for the DR Congo, the African Union is warning that 10 countries are at risk of being affected by the virus.

The World Bank is warning that the Iran war is forcing more African countries to seek emergency financing.

It’s still spring in western Europe, but hot weather has already arrived. Forecasters say it’s only going to get worse.

Residents of Dakar have been reacting to Friday’s sacking of prime minister Ousmane Sonko. After months of tensions, Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dissolved government and fired Sonko. But the former prime minister retains a passionate following among the country’s youth.

Uganda said on Saturday it had confirmed three new cases of Ebola, bringing to five the total since the virus outbreak was discovered in the east African country on May 15.

Muslim worshippers gathered in Mecca for prayers on Friday in the final days before the start of the Hajj, one of the biggest gatherings in the Islamic calendar.

Senegal’s charismatic former prime minister Ousmane Sonko has a passionate following among Senegal’s disaffected youth. Their response to his pan-African and anti-colonial rhetoric led to the term ‘Sonkomania’ to describe the fervor of their support.

After months of tensions, Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Friday dissolved the government and sacked Sonko – his one-time mentor in their Pastef party.

The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading concern as health authorities report dozens of suspected cases and emergency burials continue in affected areas.

The World Health Organization on Friday said the outbreak is spreading rapidly and now poses a “very high” risk nationally.

It seeks to end Washington’s conflict in Iran unless President Donald Trump obtains authorisation from Congress.

The move is linked to allegations of “torture and sexual assault” of two East African rights activists last year.

French President Emmanuel Macron called on Thursday for his country to address the question of reparations for slavery. His appeal came at a ceremony in Paris commemorating the 25th anniversary of the so-called Taubira law that recognises the slave trade as a crime against humanity.

This includes the temporary halting of flights between the two countries, with the measure set to take effect within 48 hours.

Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on Friday condemned Western “tyranny” in wanting to “impose” homosexuality, and rejected any attempt to stop the application of a new law toughening sentences for same-sex relations.

After years of drought, Moroccan farmers looked forward to an abundant harvest this year. Heavy rains over the winter saw parched landscapes turn green and farmers went back to their fields. But their hopes were quickly shattered when fuel and fertiliser costs skyrocketed due to the war in Iran.

MomoCon opened this week in Atlanta, with organisers expecting around 65,000 gamers, anime fans and cosplayers to attend one of the country’s biggest celebrations of geek culture, providing a major boost to local businesses.

Witnesses in Ituri province say the first cases appeared in mid-April, weeks before the outbreak was declared by officials and the World Health Organization.

Senegal’s livestock markets are facing a shortage of sheep just days before Tabaski, as insecurity in neighbouring Mali disrupts a key supply route and pushes prices sharply higher.

Ukrainian drone strike on a college dorm in Russian‑occupied Starobilsk killed four and wounded at least 35, while Russian drones also hit residential areas in Kherson.

Donald Trump suggested on Thursday that previous US presidents have mulled intervening in Cuba for decades. But he told reporters: ‘it looks like I’ll be the one that does it.’

More than 800 people registered for help to return to Ghana during a recent wave of anti-immigrant protests across the country.

With Hajj getting underway next week, Saudi Arabia held its annual security parade in Mecca. The event showcases the kingdom’s emergency response capabilities and featured police units, civil defence teams, emergency medical responders, and others.

Since late April, fighters from Al-Qaeda’s Sahel branch have imposed a road blockade on the main routes into Bamako, torching dozens of buses and freight trucks.