Africa’s week in pictures: 27 August – 2 September 2021

/in /by
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis: Millions at risk under aid blockade – UN

/in /by
"The world's worst famine situation in decades" is brewing in the north of the country, the UN says.

2022 World Cup: Algeria thrash 10-man Djibouti 8-0 with four goals for Slimani

/in /by
Islam Slimani scores four as Algeria thrash 10-man Djibouti 8-0 in 2022 World Cup qualifying to extend their unbeaten run to 28 matches.

Yves de M’Bella: Ivory Coast TV host sentenced for promoting rape

/in /by
A guest was asked to simulate a sexual assault using a mannequin live on Ivory Coast TV.

Zambian President Hichilema: Corruption at ‘horrifying’ levels

/in /by
Corruption is at "horrifying" levels, Hakainde Hichilema tells the BBC, a week after being sworn in.

Viewpoint: Algerian blame games expose deep political crisis

/in /by
Algerians are clamouring for democratic reforms and the weakening the influence of the military.

2022 World Cup: Senegal sink Togo as Africa’s qualifying resumes

/in /by
Senegal beat Togo 2-0, with Sadio Mane on target, as the second round of African 2022 World Cup qualifying gets underway.

Zambian President Hichilema inherits ’empty treasury’

/in /by
Corruption is at "horrifying" levels, Hakainde Hichilema tells the BBC, a week after being sworn in.

Afrobasket: South Sudan’s fairytale comes to an end

/in /by
Debutants South Sudan lose to defending champions Tunisia in the Afrobasket quarter-finals in Kigali.

Syed Taalay Ahmed: Hartlepool journalist killed in Ghana armed robbery

/in /by
The 31-year-old from Hartlepool was making a documentary in Africa for a Muslim television network.