Somalia restaurant attack: Six killed by al-Shabab

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Militant group al-Shabab said it carried out the bomb explosion in the town of Baidoa.

Hachalu Hundessa: ‘My friend the hero who was gunned down’

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The BBC's Amensisa Ifa was close to Ethiopian protest singer Hachalu Hundessa, who was shot dead on Monday.

Wilson Kipsang: Marathon winner handed four-year ban for anti-doping rule violations

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Former London Marathon winner Wilson Kipsang is banned for four years for anti-doping rule violations.

Wilson Kipsang: Marathon winner handed four-year ban for anti-doping rule violations

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Former London Marathon winner Wilson Kipsang is banned for four years for anti-doping rule violations.

Motorbike taxi rider sets himself on fire ‘over bribe’

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The motorcycle taxi rider's bike had been seized for carrying passengers against coronavirus restrictions.

Motorbike taxi rider sets himself on fire ‘over bribe’

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The motorcycle taxi rider's bike had been seized for carrying passengers against coronavirus restrictions.

Ellis: African women’s events news ‘bittersweet’

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South Africa's women's football coach Desiree Ellis welcomes a new Women's Champions League, but regrets the loss of a Women's Afcon.

Covid-19: How Nollywood is coping with an industry shutdown

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The coronavirus pandemic has halted Nollywood productions, costing millions.

Coronavirus in South Africa: Deciding who lives and dies in a Cape Town township

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Without enough supplies of oxygen or staff, health workers in South Africa are making some difficult decisions.

Africa’s week in pictures: 26 June – 2 July 2020

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A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.