A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
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A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
At least 34 soldiers were killed in the latest attack by Islamist groups, Niger's military leaders say.
At least 34 soldiers were killed in the latest attack by Islamist groups, Niger's military leaders say.
Players will train in Dakar instead "in a sovereign and conducive setting", says the prime minister.
The company is majority French-owned, while the junta wants more local control of Niger's mineral wealth.
Players will train in Dakar instead "in a sovereign and conducive setting", says the prime minister.
Edgar Lungu's family has been engaged in a bitter dispute with the government over his funeral plans.
Isaias Afwerki promised elections when he came to power in 1991 but these have still not been held.
Isaias Afwerki promised elections when he came to power in 1991 but these have still not been held.