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Families were separated as people fled the lava after Saturday night's eruption of Mount Nyiragongo.

This comes after reports that President Bah Ndaw was held by soldiers, raising fears of another coup.

Hundreds of homes have been destroyed in the Democratic Republic of Congo after a volcano erupted.

The South African Football Association condemns the abuse of Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane before Mamelodi Sundowns match.

As Eritrea marks 30 years of independence from Ethiopia, a former fighter reflects on what has been achieved.

Raja Casablanca are the big winners on Sunday beating Orlando Pirates 4-0 to reach the African Confederation Cup semi-finals along with Pyramids, Coton Sport and JS Kabylie.

People are telling of their fears after a volcano erupted in DR Congo, sending lava towards homes.

Muslim volunteers in Senegal are organising dignified funerals for the unidentified dead.

Thousands flee their homes in the Democratic Republic of Congo after a volcano erupts near Goma city.

Ladi Ladebo, who has died aged 78, was a passionate campaigner against looted artefacts.

Residents of Goma flee to safety as nearby Mount Nyiragongo throws huge lava fountains into the air.

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

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

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

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 an injury to his Olympic-rival Christian Taylor.

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

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

It's the most vaccinated country in the world, but infections have risen in the island nation.

BBC correspondent Mayeni Jones looks at conflicting desires for democracy and security in Chad following the death of President Idriss Déby.