Archaeologists in Ethiopia uncover ancient city in Harlaa

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Artefacts from as far as Egypt, India and China were found in the city in the Harlaa region.

Nigerian athlete’s wig falls off during long jump

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Blessing Okagbare was competing in the long jump in Oslo when the hair-raising moment occurred.

Elections mark a fresh start for South Sudan football

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The South Sudan Football Association elects Francis Amin Michael Paul as its new president to replace the suspended Chabur Goc Alei.

Hamari Traore: Mali defender joins French club Rennes

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Mali international defender Hamari Traore joins French club Rennes from Stade Reims on a four-year deal.

Ebola return

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Scottish nurse Pauline Cafferkey returns to Sierra Leone for the first time since contracting Ebola there.

Africa’s top shots

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A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

Busting out the moves

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When Zimbabwean Blessing Fire was born, he was told by doctors he would never be able to walk like a "normal child", but no-one said anything about breakdancing.

Fifa ex-medical officer criticises decision to end health project

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Fifa is criticised by its former chief medical officer for ending a project which educated children on how to avoid diseases.

Cheick Tiote’s body flown back to Ivory Coast

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Cheick Tiote's body is flown back to Ivory Coast where a private funeral for the Beijing Enterprises midfielder will take place.

Cameroon driven by Foe memory at Confeds Cup

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Cameroon will be driven by the memory of Marc Vivien-Foe when they contest the Confederations Cup for the first time since the midfielder's death.