DR Congo medics mark rare Ebola recovery with song and dance

Watch: Passengers told virus-hit ship 'not infectious' after first death

YouTuber Ruhi Çenet was on board the ship, and filmed the announcement made on 12 April.

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Do viruses spread more easily on cruise ships?

The BBC explains what experts have to say about the infection risks associated with cruise ships.

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What is hantavirus? Cruise ship outbreak explained

Three people have died from a suspected outbreak of the illness that is usually carried by rodents.

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'I jumped around the house': Sabastian Sawe's parents celebrate marathon record

Emily and Simion Sawe share their pride at the runner's historic sub-two-hour marathon win.

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DR Congo qualify for World Cup: 'Amidst pain and war, this victory makes us proud’

DR Congo are back at the World Cup for the first time since 1974, with fans in Kinshasa celebrating the team's 1-0 play-off win over Jamaica.

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Watch: Reunion resident gets close to lava from erupting volcano

Lava from the Piton de la Fournaise volcano reached the Indian ocean for the first time in 19 years.

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One house, two faiths, one fasting season

Ramadan and Lent haven't overlapped since 1993 and couples like Olanrewaju and Kaosara in Nigeria are observing them together.

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Inside Ethiopia's 'smart' police station

Ethiopia unveils its first unmanned, 'smart' police station where citizens can report crimes on automated touch screens.

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Senegalese fans celebrate dramatic Afcon win

Senegalese fans celebrate their team's victory at the Africa Cup of Nations.

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Museveni in commanding lead ahead of election announcement

President Yoweri Museveni is in a commanding lead ahead of his main challenger, pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine.

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South African national park closed due to floods

Ongoing floods in the north-eastern provinces of South Africa has led to the closure of the world-famous Kruger National Park.

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Sailors saved from going over edge of huge dam

According to reports, the boat had suffered motor failure before drifting to the edge of the dam.

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I'm not retiring, I'm evolving - Kipchoge

The Kenyan marathoner has all the running accolades he needs but is now focusing on new goals.

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People in Benin felt 'total fear' at attempted coup

Residents of the main city express shock after soldiers tried to overthrow the president.

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South African women arming themselves against gender violence

A growing number of women in South Africa are learning to use guns to protect themselves against gender-based violence.

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Tracking an executioner in Sudan across social media

Fighters from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have executed a number of unarmed people after capturing the Sudanese city of el-Fasher, new videos analysed by BBC Verify show.

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Crowds in Madagascar cheer as military unit seizes power

Crowds celebrated in the streets of the capital Antananarivo after an elite army unit said it had seized power from the president.

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Why Kordofan is key in Sudan's civil war

The battle for Kordofan, with a population of eight million, is the latest frontline in Sudan's civil war.

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Rescued baby gorilla recovers from smuggling ordeal

Turkish authorities hope the youngster, named Zeytin, can soon be returned to his native Nigeria.

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Inside the gold rush village hit by mine collapse tragedy

Following the gold-rush in Lomera, the village population has increased from 1,500 to 12,000 in less than a year.

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