In pictures: Egypt pharaoh’s ‘solar boat’ moved to Giza museum

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The Great Boat of King Khufu is more than 4,500 years old, and was found virtually intact in 1954.

Tokyo Olympics: Kenya’s Peres Jepchirchir wins women’s marathon

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Peres Jepchirchir wins the women's marathon at Tokyo 2020 as Kenya claim a one-two in sweltering 28C heat in Japan's northern city of Sapporo.

‘We want trillions to heal our wounds’

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Descendants of victims of Germany's atrocities in Namibia say the money offered is not nearly enough.

Telfar Clemens: Designer creates Tokyo 2020 Olympic outfits for Team Liberia

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American-Liberian designer Telfar Clemens created Liberian team's outfits at the Tokyo Olympics.

Africa Covid chief John Nkengasong says vaccine saved his life

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Dr John Nkengasong says he is suffering from coronavirus but "wouldn't be here" without the jab.

Tokyo Olympics: Uganda and Kenya win golds in athletics as Egypt claim karate bronze

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Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei and Kenya's Faith Kipyegon both win athletics golds as Egypt's Giana Farouk claims karate bronze on day 14 of the Tokyo Olympics.

Tokyo Olympics: Triple jumper Hugues Fabrice Zango is set to return home a hero

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Triple jumper Hugues Fabrice Zango will return home to Burkina Faso as a hero after a record-breaking eight months.

Mozambique insurgency: Rwanda leads the fightback

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A 1,000-strong force has made major gains against the insurgents since its deployment last month.

Africa’s week in pictures: 30 July-5 August 2021

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A selection of the best photos from Africa's week dominated by the Olympics.

Lalibela: Ethiopia’s Tigray rebels take Unesco world heritage town

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Forces from the Tigray region have taken control of Lalibela, home to famed rock-hewn churches.