Fire, fronds and flax: Africa’s top shots

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

US issues warning over new Zambian cyber-security law

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The US says a new Zambian law is more intrusive than equivalents in many other countries.

US-Somali airstrike as battle rages for key town

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Heavy fighting broke out on Wednesday after al-Shabab raided the town, saying they had captured it.

US-Somali airstrike as battle rages for key town

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Heavy fighting broke out on Wednesday after al-Shabab raided the town, saying they had captured it.

Gabon forward Boupendza dies aged 28

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Gabon international Aaron Boupendza has died at the age of 28 after reportedly falling from a building in China.

Gabon forward Boupendza dies aged 28 in China

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Gabon international Aaron Boupendza has died at the age of 28 after reportedly falling from a building in China.

French row with Algeria escalates further with tit-for-tat expulsions

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France recalls its ambassador to Algeria and orders 12 Algerian diplomats to leave as tensions continue to rise.

Gambian ex-soldier convicted of torture in rare US trial

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He is the first non-US citizen to be convicted of torture in an American court for crimes committed abroad.

Can new wave of African cyclists produce ‘second Girmay’?

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Milkias Maekele is among the growing number of African cyclists with a professional deal, and the Eritrean teenager has been tipped to follow in the footsteps of Biniam Girmay.

Can new wave of African cyclists produce ‘second Girmay’?

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Milkias Maekele is among the growing number of African cyclists with a professional deal, and the Eritrean teenager has been tipped to follow in the footsteps of Biniam Girmay.