Africa’s week in pictures: 1-7 October 2021

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

Fast fashion: The dumping ground for unwanted clothes

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Countries in West Africa are said to be drowning under the weight of waste shipped to their shores.

Malaria vaccine: what you need to know

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The World Health Organisation have described the "long-awaited" malaria vaccine for children in Africa as "a breakthrough for science and child health".

South Africa removed from UK Covid red list

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From Monday, arrivals to the UK from South Africa, Brazil and Mexico will no longer need to quarantine in hotels.

Malaria vaccine: When will it be available?

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Following the announcement about the first malaria vaccine, we look at some of the key questions.

2022 World Cup: Nigeria stunned by CAR as Tunisia win again

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Nigeria suffer their first home loss in World Cup qualifiers since 1981 at the hands of CAR as Tunisia make three wins from three.

South Africa’s Desmond Tutu turns 90 years old

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Looking back at some of Desmond Tutu's memorable quotes.

In pictures: The life of Ndakasi, a gorilla who went viral

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The mountain gorilla who shot to global fame after posing for a relaxed selfie with a ranger has died.

Nobel Literature Prize 2021: Abdulrazak Gurnah named winner

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The Swedish Academy praised him for his "uncompromising" writings on the effects of colonialism.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu: Celebrating his 90th birthday

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South Africa is celebrating Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu’s 90th birthday on Thursday.