Africa’s week in pictures: 12-18 March 2021

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

Algerian passengers stuck for weeks at Paris airport

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Twenty-six Algerians who flew from the UK have spent three weeks waiting to complete their journey.

Samia Suluhu Hassan: The woman set to become Tanzania’s next president

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Vice-President Samia Suluhu Hassan will serve the rest of the term after John Magufuli's death.

Samia Suluhu Hassan – Tanzania’s new president

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Vice-President Samia Suluhu Hassan steps up after the death of President John Magufuli.

Magufuli in his own words

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Tanzania's President John Magufuli has died aged 61. Here are some of his views, in his own words.

John Magufuli: The cautionary tale of the president who denied coronavirus

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His death will reenergise debate about whether the continent needs strong institutions or strongmen.

African Confederation Cup: Nkana lose long home record to Raja Casablanca

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Nkana of Zambia's 64-match unbeaten home record in African competitions ends with a 2-0 loss to Raja Casablanca of Morocco in the Confederation Cup.

‘Stingy men’ take on Nigeria’s dating etiquette

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Frustrations about the cost of dating have raised serious questions about romantic relationships.

‘Stingy men’ take on Nigeria’s dating etiquette

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Frustrations about the cost of dating have raised serious questions about romantic relationships.

Sanaa Seif: Egypt rights activist jailed for ‘spreading false news’

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Sanaa Seif criticised the Egyptian authorities' handling of Covid-19 outbreaks in prisons.