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Africa’s week in pictures: 2 – 8 February 2018

February 9, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

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

Andre Ayew: Father Abedi Pele suggested I rejoin Swansea City

February 9, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Andre Ayew says his father, legendary former Ghana and Marseille player Abedi Pele, helped persuade him to rejoin Swansea City.

Rodriguez charged for ‘racist abuse’ of Bong

February 8, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

West Brom striker Jay Rodriguez says he is "in disbelief" about being charged with allegedly racially abusing Brighton defender Gaetan Bong.

Riyad Mahrez: Leicester boss Claude Puel hopes winger will soon return to squad

February 8, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Claude Puel is hoping "magnificent" Leicester winger Riyad Mahrez will "get his head right" and return to his squad.

Wilfried Zaha: Crystal Palace forward expected to be out for a month

February 8, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson expects forward Wilfried Zaha to be out for a month with knee injury.

Raphael Tuju: Kenya is not a nation state

February 8, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Kenya's governing Jubilee Party's Raphael Tuju on the problems faced forging a country.

Nigeria’s Dana Air blames passenger after door falls off

February 8, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Passengers dispute the airline's suggestion that someone tampered with the emergency exit door.

German-born Rani Khedira rejects Tunisia World Cup opportunity

February 8, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

German-born Rani Khedira turns down the chance of playing at the World Cup as he rejects an approach to play from Tunisia.

Villagers still waiting for share of $6.5m diamond

February 8, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The villagers who dug up Sierra Leone's $6.5m "peace diamond" say they are still waiting for a share of the sale.

Riyad Mahrez: PFA chief wants Leicester dispute settled ‘as soon as possible’

February 7, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Riyad Mahrez and Leicester should aim to resolve their dispute "as soon as possible", says players' union chief Gordon Taylor.