Repent and rejoice

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

Mauritanian blogger’s death sentence cut to two years

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

International Criminal Court probes Burundi ‘crimes against humanity’

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

Zimbabwe renames Harare airport after Robert Mugabe

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

Egypt bridegroom shot in genitals during celebrations

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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

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