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Repent and rejoice

November 10, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

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

Mauritanian blogger’s death sentence cut to two years

November 9, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

An appeals court in Mauritania reduces the blogger's sentence for insulting the Prophet Muhammad.

International Criminal Court probes Burundi ‘crimes against humanity’

November 9, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

It comes weeks after the country became the first to withdraw from the International Criminal Court.

Liberia FA suspends coaches’ contracts in order to save money

November 9, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The Liberia Football Association suspends the contracts national team coach James Debbah and his deputies in order to save money.

UN releases ‘war criminals’ in Central African Republic

November 9, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Confidential documents seen by the BBC detail the release of rebel fighters and a peacekeeper's disappearance.

Africa’s final places at World Cup up for grabs

November 9, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Senegal and Tunisia are on the verge of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup while Morocco and Ivory Coast go head-to-head for a place in Russia.

Cameroon issues arrest warrants for separatist leaders

November 9, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Cameroon authorities issue 15 international arrest warrants for Anglophone separatist party leaders.

Zimbabwe renames Harare airport after Robert Mugabe

November 9, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The president, 93, says he will stand for re-election amid speculation about his successor.

Egypt bridegroom shot in genitals during celebrations

November 9, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The Egyptian man suffered serious injuries to his testicles, thigh and hand in the accident.

Fifa insists Isha Johansen is still Sierra Leone FA president

November 9, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Fifa says it still recognises Isha Johansen as the president of the Sierra Leone Football Association despite her ongoing involvement in a corruption case.