Africa’s week in pictures: 16 – 22 September 2022

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

Africa Eye: One man’s search for a new life in Europe

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Africa Eye investigates the struggles facing illegal migrants between Nigeria and Europe.

Church of England bars Desmond Tutu’s daughter from leading funeral

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The Church of England would not allow her to take the funeral because she is married to a woman.

Women’s Basketball World Cup: Mali beaten in opener by Japan

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Mali suffer an 89-56 defeat by Japan in their opening group game at the Women's Basketball World Cup in Australia.

Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema on IMF and repealing the insult law

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Zambia's President Hichilema pledges to repeal the colonial-era insult law often used to silence critics.

2022 World Cup: Africa can break semi-final barrier ‘if we back our own coaches’

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Africa can break the World Cup 'semi-final barrier' if faith is shown in home-grown coaches, says Pitso Mosimane.

The fake sex chats fuelled by an elaborate scam

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The erotic messages supposedly sent from women on some adult websites are often actually from men.

Lilian Kasait Rengeruk: Kenyan runner gets 10-month doping ban for using hormone therapy drug

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Lilian Kasait Rengeruk becomes the eighth Kenyan athlete in three months to be banned for doping offences after admitting to using a prohibited substance.

Fiba Women’s World Cup: Mali look to seize chance after unlikely spot

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Mali will have to punch above their weight at the Women's Basketball World Cup in Australia after replacing African champions Nigeria.

The Ugandan women turning elephant dung to household items

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A group of widows from Uganda's Bushenyi district are finding good use for the elephant dung they collect.