Stripes and shades: Africa’s top shots

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

Sudan takes UAE to world court over ‘complicity in genocide’

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The UAE has strongly rejected Sudan's allegations, calling the case a "cynical publicity stunt."

Players union welcomes life ban for Gabon football coach over sexual abuse

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Patrick Assoumou Eyi has been found guilty of sexually abusing multiple young footballers.

Nigerian senator suspended after making sexual harassment claims

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Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan had accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment.

Injuries as Mozambique police fire on opposition protest

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Opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane's team says his current condition is "unknown" after the attack.

Nine things about Lesotho – the country ‘nobody has ever heard of’

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Lesotho is called the kingdom in the sky - it is the only country entirely above 1,000m.

Nine things about Lesotho – the country ‘nobody has ever heard of’

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Lesotho is called the kingdom in the sky - it is the only country entirely above 1,000m.

Nine things about Lesotho – the country ‘nobody has ever heard of’

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Lesotho is called the kingdom in the sky - it is the only country entirely above 1,000m.

Cyclists ‘felt safe’ in Rwanda despite security concerns

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Cyclists, organisers and fans tell the BBC there were no security issues on the Tour du Rwanda, despite fighting across the border in DR Congo.

Cyclists ‘felt safe’ in Rwanda despite security concerns

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Cyclists, organisers and fans tell the BBC there were no security issues on the Tour du Rwanda, despite fighting across the border in DR Congo.