Africa’s week in pictures: 24-30 May 2019

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A selection of photos from across Africa this week.

Erosion forcing Nigerian families to abandon their homes and farms

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A community in southern Nigeria face losing their homes and food shortages due to erosion.

GM fungus rapidly kills 99% of malaria mosquitoes, study suggests

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A fungus has been genetically modified with spider venom to kill the mosquitoes that spread malaria.

GM fungus rapidly kills 99% of malaria mosquitoes, study suggests

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A fungus has been genetically modified with spider venom to kill the mosquitoes that spread malaria.

Etienne Tshisekedi’s body lies in state in DR Congo after two years in Belgium

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Thousands gather in DR Congo to mourn Etienne Tshisekedi, whose body was stuck in Belgium for two years.

South Africa beaten in World Cup opener

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Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer light up The Oval as England beat South Africa to get their World Cup campaign off to a winning start.

The surfer with big hopes for the sport in Nigeria

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Rachel Ola dreams of one day being the best female surfer in Nigeria, but to start with she’d like to be able to buy a board in the country.

South Africa gets gender-balanced cabinet

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For the first time in the country's history, half of all ministers in South Africa's cabinet are women.

South Africa gets gender-balanced cabinet

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For the first time in the country's history, half of all ministers in South Africa's cabinet are women.

Burkina Faso’s war against militant Islamists

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Attacks on Christians by armed groups in Burkina Faso signals a worrying new shift, experts say.