Mount Nyiragongo: DR Congo residents flee as volcano erupts

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Thousands flee the city of Goma as nearby Mount Nyiragongo throws huge lava fountains into the air.

African Champions League: Ahly, Wydad, Esperance and Kaizer Chiefs reach semi-finals

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Holders Al Ahly reach the African Champions League semi-finals as Esperance, Wydad Casablanca and Kaizer Chiefs also advance.

African Champions League: Ahly, Wydad, Esperance and Kaizer Chiefs reach semi-finals

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Holders Al Ahly reach the African Champions League semi-finals as Esperance, Wydad Casablanca and Kaizer Chiefs also advance.

French army chief says UN report into air strike was biased

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Gen Lecointre says he believes Europe will still be fighting jihadism in the Sahel in 10 years time.

A Japanese composer, a Burkina Faso story-teller and a Congolese rapper make an opera

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Japanese composer Keiko Fujiie and Burkina Faso griot Maboudou Sanou helm an ambitious new opera.

Nigerian army chief Ibrahim Attahiru killed in air crash

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An unknown number of his aides also died in the north-western Kaduna state, officials say.

Nigerian army chief Ibrahim Attahiru killed in air crash

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The incident happened as the plane was trying to land in bad weather in Kaduna state, the military says.

Burkinabe triple jumper Hugues Fabrice Zango says he needs to take care after Taylor injury

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Burkinabe triple jumper Hugues Fabrice Zango says he needs to take care after an injury to his Olympic-rival Christian Taylor.

Critically ill Covid-19 patients ‘more likely’ to die in Africa

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There is a shortage of specialised staff and equipment such as oxygen monitors, researchers find.

Africa’s week in pictures: 14-20 May 2021

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