Joy, fashion fluff and chocolate stuff: Africa's top shots

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

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South Sudan’s president sacks his powerful spy chief

Gen Akol Koor Kuc has been moved to become governor of Warrup State, where insecurity is rife.

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UK will give sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius

In a historic move, the UK gives up sovereignty of a strategic group of islands in the Indian Ocean.

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South African gospel legend Solly Moholo dies aged 65

The award-winning music icon fell ill while on a music tour in Botswana last month, his management says.

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Is Elon Musk’s Starlink a game changer for Africa?

The satellite internet company is expanding across Africa, but not without some controversy.

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Sudan army vows to fight on despite peace efforts

Fresh diplomatic attempts to negotiate a cessation of hostilities have failed to make progress.

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Dozens dead, 61 missing as two boats sink off Djibouti

The boats sank just 150 metres (492 feet) from a Djibouti beach, authorities say.

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Uproar as Kenyan activist in court over cyber-crime

Young lawyer David Morara Kebaso has attracted a huge following for exposing alleged corruption.

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Nigeria president pleads for 'patience' amid tough economy

Bola Tinubu says his controversial reforms are bearing fruit as protesters take to the streets.

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Africans in Lebanon: ‘Everyone is nervous on campus’

Africans studying in Beirut are having to weigh up whether or not they should leave the country.

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How Kenya's president has fallen out with his deputy

Lawmakers are threatening to oust the deputy president after accusing him of undermining the government.

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Ethiopian runners complete Berlin Marathon double

Ethiopia's Milkesa Mengesha wins the men's Berlin Marathon as compatriot Tigist Ketema claims victory in the women's race.

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How Arsenal became synonymous with black identity

Premier League club Arsenal has forged a deep connection with black culture and identity which goes far beyond sport.

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What I found on the secretive tropical island they don't want you to see

BBC reporter gains access to the remote ocean territory despite UK and US attempts to stop her.

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Marburg virus outbreak kills six in Rwanda

Most of the victims are healthcare workers in the intensive care unit, the health minister says.

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South Africa win first Rugby Championship since 2019

South Africa hammer Argentina in Nelspruit to win the Rugby Championship for the first time since 2019.

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France's Mr Africa spills the beans on secret cash

Long a confidant of French and African leaders, Robert Bourgi lifts the lid on post-colonial relations.

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Manhunt underway as 17 people killed in South Africa mass shooting

Fifteen women and two men were killed in a targeted attack on a village in Lusikisiki police say.

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'Seriously ill' Ghanaian activist denied bail

Oliver Barker-Vormawor pleaded not guilty to all the charges, including unlawful assembly.

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How Arsenal became synonymous with black identity

Premier League club Arsenal has forged a deep connection with black culture and identity which goes far beyond sport.

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Nigeria prison officials suspended over celebrity jail row

The transgender celebrity denies allegations she bribed officials to drop money laundering charges.

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Is Elon Musk’s Starlink a game changer for Africa?

The satellite internet company is expanding across Africa, but not without some controversy.

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Sudan army launches major attack on capital Khartoum

It appears to be the army's biggest offensive to regain control of the city for several months.

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Cameroonian separatist leader arrested in Norway

The 52-year-old is said to be playing a key role in Cameroon's Anglophone crisis, where over 6000 people have been killed.

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Toiling on a Kenyan flower farm to send fresh roses to Europe

Women work long and gruelling hours to grow the flowers sold across Europe.

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Eswatini opposition leader poisoned in South Africa - party

The Pudemo party leader is among the organisers of pro-democracy protests planned for next month.

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Nigerian soldier dismissed after alleging rape hits out

The former soldier made a video on Tiktok accusing senior officers of rape and harassment.

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Luvanga on 'hero' Ronaldo and 'becoming best in Africa'

On the eve of the new Saudi Women's Pro League season, Al-Nassr and Tanzania striker Clara Luvanga discusses life at the same club as Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Best goalkeeper award nomination ‘surreal’ - Williams

South Africa captain Ronwen Williams hopes his nomination for global football's Yashin Trophy will provide motivation to his compatriots.

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Hundreds of 'seriously ill' prisoners freed in DR Congo

The government aims to decongest Makala Prison where many died during a recent attempted jailbreak.

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Missing American hiker found dead in South Africa

South African authorities say they are investigating the death of the 20-year-old American student.

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Egyptian ship delivers weapons to Somalia

The second shipment in a month arrives, as tensions increase between the two countries and Ethiopia.

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Boat with 30 decomposing bodies found off Senegal coast

There has been a surge of deaths as more migrants try to reach the Canary Islands across the Atlantic Ocean.

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Nigeria's ruling party wins first test since Tinubu elected

The election was seen as a test of the APC’s popularity given Nigeria’s economic troubles.

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Kenya to send 600 more police officers to Haiti

This will bring the Kenyan contingent helping Haitian police fight gangs up to 1,000.

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The journey that helped save Nigeria's art for the nation

In the 1960s objects were gathered for the national museum, the question now is what to do with them.

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Jihadist airport assault leaves Mali's junta rattled

A brazen attack on the capital by al-Qaeda-linked fighters highlights the junta's security issues.

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Floods force Niger to delay new school year

The government says classrooms are being used to accommodate people whose houses have been destroyed.

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Businessman extradited from UK to South Africa on fraud charges

Michael Lomas is accused of manipulating massive contracts for work on a power station in South Africa.

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Too many games 'not good for football' - African boss Motsepe

Footballers playing too many games risks the 'long-term success' of football, says Caf president Patrice Motsepe.

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Holy nights and stunning sunrises: Africa's top shots

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

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Guinea stadium massacre fugitive extradited from Liberia

Claude Pivi, Guinea's most wanted fugitive, has been on the run since last year's dramatic prison break.

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Ousted president quits Gabon politics, calls for wife's release

The 65-year-old pledges not to be a threat to the military junta, which toppled him from power last August.

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What an athlete’s murder tells us about women’s safety in Kenya

Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei's killing by her ex-partner revives calls for action on gender-based violence.

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Jihadists step up attacks on Burkina Faso civilians - rights group

Brutal atrocities, like slitting civilians' throats, have been reported, Human Rights Watch says.

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Why is Turkey deepening its ties with Somalia?

The two signed a new naval deal this year after more than a decade of strategic partnership.

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South Sudan's vital oil exports cleared to resume

Infrastructure damaged by Sudan's war has been repaired but it is not clear if the RSF will co-operate.

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Four children trapped in freezer in Namibia die

Police believe the children were accidentally trapped while playing inside the fridge but investigation is underway.

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Armed men strike military school in Mali capital

Gunshots have been ringing out in Bamako but the authorities now say the situation is under control.

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Prisoners flee after Nigeria floods damage jail

The state governor says that jihadist fighters may be among those who have fled.

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Who was behind one of the deadliest attacks in Sudan?

Survivors recount what happened in Wad al-Nourah in June when at least 100 people died.

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Kidnapped and trafficked twice - a sex worker's life in Sierra Leone

BBC Africa Eye focuses on the horrors of the lives of sex workers in the West African state.

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Man who attacked Comoros president dies in cell

The cause of death of the man who stabbed Azali Assoumani is being investigated.

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Emergency meeting in South Sudan after elections postponed

South Sudan, the world's youngest country, has not held a national poll since independence in 2011.

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Sierra Leone-born ballerina Michaela DePrince dies aged 29

A war orphan, DePrince moved to the US and ended up performing with Beyoncé.

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‘Bipolar, colour and me’ - an artist’s spreadsheet of emotion

How using colour to track his bipolar disorder allowed artist Joseph Awuah-Darko to express his emotions.

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Infrastructure 'must improve' for Africa to win World Cup

Footballing infrastructure must improve across Africa for a side from the continent to win the World Cup, according to DR Congo boss Sebastien Desabre.

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South Africa's coalition threatened by new education law

The Democratic Alliance says the president should not sign a controversial education bill into law.

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Polish, parasols and paint: Africa's top shots

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

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As mpox vaccines arrive, how will DR Congo keep them cold?

The BBC’s Ian Wafula reports from a cold storage facility in Kinshasa as vaccines start arriving in the country.

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'No distractions' on way to para-powerlifting record

Nigeria's Folashade Oluwafemiayo says her complete focus on training helped her set a new para-powerlifting world record at Paris 2024.

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A look through Africa's transfer window

As Europe's top leagues prepare to resume, BBC Sport Africa examines some of the big moves made by players from the continent.

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Banana wine brings sweet taste of success to Malawi farmers

Emily Nkhana shares tips with the BBC on how to make banana wine.

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Self-medicating gorillas may hold new drugs clues

Plants eaten by wild gorillas have medicinal properties that could be harnessed in drug discovery, say scientists.

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Rebecca Cheptegei: ‘An inspiration to girls in her community'

Rebecca Cheptegei's community have come together to mourn her after her ex-partner set her alight.

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How an Ethiopian emperor ended up living in the west of England

Emperor Haile Selassie fled to Bath in 1936, where he became "engrained" in the local community.

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Anguish as dozens die in Senegal shipwreck

At least 26 migrants die after their boat bound for Spain's Canary Islands sinks mere miles from home.

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Zoo animals escape as flood hits Nigerian state

Officials in Borno are trying to recapture the creatures and warn the public to take care.

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Ex-boyfriend who set fire to Ugandan athlete dies

Rebecca Cheptegei died after Dickson Ndiema ambushed her as she returned home from church.

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African para-sport at crossroads after Paris 2024 haul

Para-sport in Africa faces several challenges over the next cycle after a marginally improved medal haul at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.

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Ethiopia hits out at Egypt as Nile dam row escalates

The countries exchange angry words over the project amid concerns about worsening relations.

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Crowded market shelled in Sudan killing more than 20

Dozens were wounded in the attack which a doctors' union is blaming on the paramilitary RSF.

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Ethiopia warns against invasion amid regional tensions

PM Abiy Ahmed says anyone planning an attack should "think 10 times", touting Ethiopia's defensive abilities.

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Sudan rejects UN call for peace force to protect civilians

The UN says that "harrowing" human rights violations have been committed during the civil war.

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South Africa edge out All Blacks to close in on title

South Africa fight back to beat New Zealand and close in on the Rugby Championship title after the fourth of six rounds.

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Girls boarding school engulfed by fire in Kenya

Three children are injured days after 21 children died in a fire at another Kenyan school.

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I saw athlete running towards me on fire after attack, neighbour tells BBC

Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei died after her former partner allegedly set her on fire.

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Napoli and Galatasaray confirm Osimhen loan deal

Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen joins Galatasaray on a season-long loan from Napoli.

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Why elections are a bitter pill for many Algerians to swallow

With the military wielding enormous influence over politics, many doubt elections will bring change.

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Paris to honour Olympic runner set on fire by ex-boyfriend

Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei died on Thursday after being doused in petrol and set alight.

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German official suggests Rwanda scheme using UK facilities

Germany could use housing funded by the UK to process some asylum seekers in Rwanda, official suggests.

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Meet Mauritius' 'Wonder Woman' hoping for Paralympic gold

Meet Noemi Alphonse, the wheelchair racer looking to create history for Mauritius at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

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At least 17 pupils killed in Kenya school fire - police

The cause of the fire at Hillside Endarasha Primary in Nyeri county is being investigated, police tell local media.

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Nigerian brothers jailed in US for sextortion scam targeting teenagers

Michigan teenager Jordan DeMay killed himself less than six hours after being tricked into sharing explicit images online.

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Lookman only African nominated for men's Ballon d'Or

Nigeria and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman is the only African on the 30-man shortlist for football's most prestigious individual award.

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Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei dies after petrol attack

The 33-year-old Ugandan had been doused in petrol and set on fire by a former boyfriend.

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Search begins for African Para Games 2027 host city

A year on from the first event in Ghana, organisers have signed an agreement to help find a host city for the next edition.

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The story of Victor Osimhen's transfer saga

The Nigerian is heading to Turkish club Galatasaray on loan, but why was it so hard for the African Player of the Year to find a move after falling out with Napoli?

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Nigerian makes badminton history for Africa

Nigerian Mariam Eniola Bolaji is the first African to win a medal in badminton at the Paralympics.

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Gridlock in Nigeria amid fuel shortages and price hikes

Many people are left stranded as drivers queue for fuel and commuters wait at bus stations.

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‘What an able body can do, I can do’ - Nigeria's powerlifting power

Nigerian powerlifter Folashade Oluwafemiayo on the challenges she has overcome to become a Paralympic gold medallist.

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Ugandan athlete in hospital after Kenya petrol attack

The 33-year-old distance runner is currently receiving treatment for 75% burns, police say.

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Many prisoners die in failed jailbreak in DR Congo

Twenty-four people were shot dead and more than 100 others were crushed, the authorities say.

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Young workers drive South Africa's video games industry

South Africa has a small but thriving video games industry, helped by plenty of young workers.

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Football pays tribute to 'great man' Bamba

The football world is paying tribute to Sol Bamba who has passed away aged 39.

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Ten Nigerian protesters charged with treason

Appearing in court, they all denied the charges in relation to last month's deadly demonstrations.

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Challenger to Tunisian President Saied arrested

Rights groups say there is an effort to restrict the number of candidates ahead of October's vote.

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Will more stars boycott Dubai over Sudan after rapper Macklemore?

The United Arab Emirates denies accusations of having links to Sudanese paramilitary group, the RSF.

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Dozens dead after weeks of flooding devastate Nigeria

Intense floods are battering the West African country - so far at least 179 people have died.

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South Africa fight back to stun All Blacks

South Africa overturn a 10-point deficit to come from behind and beat New Zealand in the Rugby Championship.

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