Nigerian chief suspended by Lagos governor over fake kidnap

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The governor of Lagos said the chief had tried to frame a rival for his disappearance.

Egypt Hurghada stabbing: Two Germans killed at Red Sea resort

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A man is arrested after two Germans are killed at the Egyptian resort of Hurghada, officials say.

Sindika Dokolo: Husband of Angola’s Isabel dos Santos convicted of fraud

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Businessman Sindika Dokolo tells the BBC that the conviction in DR Congo was politically motivated.

Cameroon forces ‘kill 97 Nigerian fishermen’ in Bakassi

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The fishermen were allegedly killed by Cameroon security forces in an area ceded by Nigeria in 2008.

India exports tuk-tuks or ‘auto rickshaws’ to Africa

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The tuk-tuk or "auto rickshaw", a traffic-dodging staple on the streets of India, is starting to make its way across Africa.

Cameroon captain Moukandjo joins China’s Jiangsu Suning

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Cameroon captain Benjamin Moukandjo joins struggling Chinese Super League side Jiangsu Suning on a two-year deal.

Cheikh N’Doye: Birmingham City sign Senegal international midfielder

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Championship side Birmingham City sign Senegal international midfielder Cheikh N'Doye on a two-year contract.

The man from Ghana with more than 100 children

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A man from a small village in Ghana has more than 100 children.

‘Truly unique’ mother lioness nurses leopard cub in Tanzania

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These beautiful pictures are the first ever taken of a wild lioness feeding a little leopard.

Spirits and selfies

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