Africa’s week in pictures: 18-24 February 2022

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

Ukraine crisis and Africa: The effects on oil, students and bread

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The war in Ukraine could threaten the economies and the stability of some African states.

Nigeria: NFF apologise to Super Falcons for airport delay

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Nigeria's football federation apologises to the women's national side after the Super Falcons suffer extensive delays on their return from a match.

Nkosana Makate: The South African taking on Vodacom

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South African Nkosana Makate is in line for a huge pay out after a 14-year court battle with Vodacom.

Women’s Afcon 2022: Holders Nigeria, South Africa, Cameroon and Tunisia among qualifiers

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Holders Nigeria will defend their Women's Nations Cup title, while Botswana, Burkina Faso and Togo qualify for the first time.

Why Kenyan music is drowned out by Nigerian sounds

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A Kenyan proposal hopes to cut the airplay time for foreign music to allow local artists to thrive.

Kenyan food prices: Why have they gone up so much?

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As Kenyans take to social media to lament rising costs, we look at what is behind the rising cost of living.

Burkina Faso gold mine blast kills 60

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Dozens more are injured after sticks of dynamite in a market near the mine blew up, officials say.

Nigeria rice: Is the government exaggerating production figures?

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President Buhari says the success of local rice production means prices will drop - but they haven't.

Abba Kyari: Why has Nigeria’s ‘supercop’ been arrested?

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Why suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari has fallen out of favour in Nigeria.