Games, glitz and glamour: Africa’s top shots

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A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

Ivorian ‘spirit’ praised after remarkable Afcon run

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Squad unity has been a factor in Ivory Coast's run from 2023 Africa Cup of Nations no-hopers to possible victors.

Sudan migrants die as boat sinks off Tunisia

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A total of 13 bodies have been recovered, while 27 people are still missing, an official says.

Nigeria’s Troost-Ekong dreams of lifting Afcon trophy

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Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong says lifting the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations trophy would be an "amazing" moment.

Victorious Nigerians taunt South Africans with Tyla hit

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South Africa's Tyla beat Nigerian superstars at the Grammys - but their footballers get revenge.

Ghana suspends controversial power tax after uproar

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Trade unions have warned that the 15% tax on domestic users will worsen the cost-of-living crisis.

US murder fugitive escapes custody in Kenya

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Kelvin Kangethe allegedly killed his girlfriend in the US last October before flying to Kenya.

Ivory Coast’s Haller sets up final against Nigeria

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Sebastien Haller scores the winner as 2023 Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast beat DR Congo to set up a final against Nigeria.

Nigeria reach Afcon final after penalty shootout

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Stanley Nwabali saves two penalties to help Nigeria reach the Afcon 2023 final following a dramatic 1-1 draw with South Africa.

War-torn Sudan hit by internet blackout

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The internet outage comes on top of a 10-month civil war which has forced nine million from their homes.