Lesotho Prime Minister Thomas Thabane sworn in despite wife’s killing

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Thomas Thabane's estranged wife was shot dead by unknown gunmen on Wednesday night.

Lesotho Prime Minister Thomas Thabane sworn in despite wife’s killing

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Thomas Thabane's estranged wife was shot dead by unknown gunmen on Wednesday night.

Nigeria apologises to Saudi Arabia over Ramadan dates

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Saudi Arabia sent 200 tonnes as a Ramadan gift but they were sold off in local markets.

Lake Tanganyika hit by climate change and over-fishing

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Livelihoods are under threat as Lake Tanganyika suffers from the effects of climate change, over-fishing and deforestation.

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.