Africa’s week in pictures: 2 – 8 December 2022

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A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

Nigeria elections 2023: An interview with Bola Ahmed Tinubu

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Presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describes his priorities and why Nigerians should vote for him.

DR Congo conflict: M23 rebels executed over 130 civilians – UN

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Investigators say the civilians - including 12 children - were "arbitrarily executed" by M23 rebels.

Working in extreme heat puts strain on foetus

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The first study of pregnant manual workers shows the impacts heat stress can have on foetuses.

World Cup 2022: Could Morocco win for Africa?

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Morocco stand a good chance of making history at the World Cup by bringing the trophy to Africa.

Women’s basketball: ‘I’ve been spat at in the face for the colour of my skin’

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Sarah Chan has overcome racism and violence to become the first woman to manage African scouting for an NBA team.

D’banj: Nigeria Afrobeats star arrested for youth fund fraud

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Investigators say millions of dollars, intended to help unemployed youths, has gone missing.

Kenya looks to criminalise doping in athletics after string of cases

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Kenya's government intends to criminalise doping in athletics in an attempt to bring an end to a string of cases in the sport.

Nigerians warned of TikTok video challenge virus

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Officials say a social media trend is being used to infect devices with a dangerous malware.

Janusz Walus: Killer of South African anti-apartheid hero Chris Hani freed

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Janusz Walus was stabbed last week by another inmate, delaying his release from prison in South Africa.