Posers, pugilists and pussycats: Africa’s top shots

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A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

Kenya orders flood evacuations as it warns dams could spill

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Heavy rains have caused severe flooding and landslides across Kenya, killing nearly 200 people.

Cas to hear Algerian appeal in Morocco map row

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The Court of Arbitration for Sport will hear an appeal about a map of Morocco on a football shirt which has angered Algerians.

Cas to hear Algerian appeal in Morocco map row

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The Court of Arbitration for Sport will hear an appeal about a map of Morocco on a football shirt which has angered Algerians.

Nigerian paints nails for three days in world record bid

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The 19-year-old technician says she painted 4,000 nails in an attempt to break the world record.

Nigerian paints nails for three days in world record bid

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The 19-year-old technician says she painted 4,000 nails in an attempt to break the world record.

‘We are still engaged with West African juntas’ – US

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The US has withdrawn troops from Niger and Chad in the past week, as the regional influence of Russia grows.

‘We are still engaged with West African juntas’ – US

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The US has withdrawn troops from Niger and Chad in the past week, as the regional influence of Russia grows.

‘African countries can choose whom to partner up with’

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US General Michael Langley, says that Islamist extremism, transnational crime and climate change continue to be destabilising factors in Africa.

Kenya appoints first woman air force head

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Maj Gen Fatuma Ahmed becomes the first woman to lead any of Kenya's military services.