After a day of uncertainty, the government confirms the team will depart for Mexico on Monday.

Luca Zidane - son of France legend Zinedine Zidane - is named in Algeria's squad for the upcoming World Cup.

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

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