Russian troops arrive in Niger as agreement begins

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The West African country is increasingly turning to Moscow for support after breaking ties with the West.

Happy horsemen and replica guns: Africa’s top shots

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A selection of the best photos from across the African continent this week.

Happy horsemen and replica guns: Africa’s top shots

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A selection of the best photos from across the African continent this week.

Happy horsemen and replica guns: Africa’s top shots

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A selection of the best photos from across the African continent this week.

‘I survived the ferry disaster – but lost 17 of my family’

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Muaziza Ambaraje is one of the few people to escape alive after a boat sank off the coast of Mozambique.

‘I survived the ferry disaster – but lost 17 of my family’

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Muaziza Ambaraje is one of the few people to escape alive after a boat sank off the coast of Mozambique.

‘I survived the ferry disaster – but lost 17 of my family’

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Muaziza Ambaraje is one of the few people to escape alive after a boat sank off the coast of Mozambique.

Dozens of prisoners walk out of Comoros jail

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The public prosecutor blames lax security, but a government spokesman suspects it was pre-planned.

Dozens of prisoners walk out of Comoros jail

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The public prosecutor blames lax security, but a government spokesman suspects it was pre-planned.

UK returns looted Ghana artefacts after 150 years

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The 32 precious items are on loan for at least three years after being taken from the Asante people.