Mount Nyiragongo: People flee as DR Congo volcano erupts

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Residents of nearby Goma flee to safety as Mount Nyiragongo throws high 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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The incident happened as the plane was trying to land in bad weather in Kaduna state, the military says.

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.

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.