Nigerian army frees widow of ex-general who died in captivityMaj Gen Rabe Abubakar and his wife Amina were abducted in north-west Nigeria at the end of last month.2 hrs agoAfrica

Search for six-year-old Ebola patient after armed men storm DR Congo hospitalHealth facilities have come under attack during the current outbreak as a result of misinformation and fear.10 mins agoAfrica

Democrat calls for Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha’s mother to get US visa

'We fear for our lives' - deadline for migrants to leave South Africa loomsProtesters have set 30 June as the date for all undocumented migrants to leave the country.5 hrs agoAfrica

Mbappe breaks scoring record in France win over Senegal in World Cup

Mbappe becomes France’s top scorer in 3-1 win over Senegal – updates

South African jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim dies at 91Ibrahim helped define a genre of South African jazz music in a career that spanned eight decades.4 hrs agoAfrica

Still to come today at the World Cup

South African TV star arrested after allegedly kidnapping man in girlfriend disputeMolemo "Jub Jub" Maarohanye is accused of trapping a taxi driver in a car and firing a gun in the man's direction.2 hrs agoAfrica

Up next for France and Senegal

Vinicius Jr rescues draw for Brazil against MoroccoVinicius Jr scores brilliant goal as Brazil come from behind to draw with Morocco in Group C opener.

Spain held to shock draw by Cape Verde in their World Cup opener

Mother finds body of missing son two days after Kenya's Ebola quarantine centre protestsSylvester Muigai Ndung'u was in Nanyuki to fetch a school uniform on Tuesday, his mother says.2 days agoAfrica

Bus crash in Ethiopian mountains kills at least 31

Nigerian author accuses hospital of stalling review into her son's deathChimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 21-month old son died in a Lagos hospital, which she says is trying to stop an inquest into the circumstances of his death.3 hrs agoAfrica

Record increase in DRC Ebola cases raises death toll to 181

Kidnapped Nigerian retired general dies in captivityMaj Gen Rabe Abubakar's death highlights continuing security challenges facing parts of the country.4 hrs agoAfrica