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Africa’s week in pictures: 8-14 July 2022

July 15, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

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

African champions Nigeria reach ninth consecutive Women’s World Cup

July 14, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Nigeria reach a ninth straight Women's World Cup after beating Cameroon 1-0 at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

World Athletics Championships: Can African sprint stars secure medals?

July 14, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

African sprinters have turned heads before World Athletics Championships, but can they take medals home from Eugene?

Caf awards: Former winners Oshoala and Kgatlana on shortlist for women’s Player of the Year award

July 14, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Former winners Asisat Oshoala and Thembi Kgatlana are on the updated 10-player shortlist for African women's Player of the Year award.

Social support helps orphaned elephants ‘cope’

July 14, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

'Friends and family' lower long-term stress in orphaned elephants, study finds.

Wafcon 2022: Morocco potential excites Rosella Ayane after World Cup qualification

July 14, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Forward Rosella Ayane is excited by Morocco's potential after the side qualified for the Women's World Cup for the first time.

New exhibition explores African fantasy and race through art

July 14, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

In the Black Fantastic is a new exhibition bringing together black artists whose works explore fantasy and race.

UK police investigate Mo Farah trafficking claims

July 14, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The former Olympic champion told a BBC documentary he was forced into domestic servitude as a child.

George Wajackoyah spices up Kenya election with marijuana and snake venom

July 14, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Roots Party candidate George Wajackoyah is causing a social media sensation with some original policies.

Morocco and Zambia reach maiden Women’s World Cups

July 13, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Morocco and Zambia reach the Women's World Cup after winning their Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.