Africa’s top shots: 10-16 March 2017

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

Egypt Pharaoh statue ‘not Ramses II but different ruler’

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The statue pulled from the mud in Cairo may in fact be Psamtek I, a more recent ruler.

Somalia ship hijack: ‘Pirates’ release vessel without ransom

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The hijackers let the ship go hours after exchanging gunfire with naval forces.

Somalia ship hijack: ‘Pirates’ exchange gunfire with naval forces

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Naval forces off the coast of Somalia try to stop a boat suspected of carrying supplies to the hijackers.

‘We have chosen a plan over no plan’ – Bility hails new Caf president Ahmad

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Liberia FA chairman Musa Bility hails new Caf president Ahmad, as African football reacts to the end of Issa Hayatou's 29-year reign.

Madagascar FA chief Ahmad elected as new Caf president

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Madagascar FA chief Ahmad is elected Confederation of African Football president, ending Issa Hayatou's 29-year reign.

Sierra Leone pastor finds huge diamond in Kono

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It weighs 709 carats and is one of the largest uncut diamonds ever to be discovered.

New wave of piracy?

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Will the latest hijacking be a wake-up call or does it signal the start of a new wave of piracy?

‘Trans male privilege’

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Nigeria's LGBT community respond to transgender comments made by writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Galaxy explorer

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Astronomer Susan Murabana takes a telescope round Kenya to enthuse schoolchildren.