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Pop stars and pop art: Africa’s top shots

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

Pop stars and pop art: Africa’s top shots

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

Nigeria head five Afcon 2025 qualifiers as Ghana given hope

Nigeria head five qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday, as Ghana are given a lifeline in their bid to reach Morocco.

Nigeria head five Afcon 2025 qualifiers as Ghana given hope

Nigeria head five qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday, as Ghana are given a lifeline in their bid to reach Morocco.

Volunteers enter South Africa shaft to aid miners

This week a government minister said those underground illegally would be "smoked out".

Sudan death toll far higher than previously reported – study

More than 61,000 people have died in Khartoum state, where the fighting began last year, researchers say.

‘I blame the Church for my brother’s death’ – Zimbabwe anger over child abuser

John Smyth, a known child abuser in the UK, went to Zimbabwe and set up Christian holiday camps.

I blame the Church for my brother’s death, says Zimbabwean sister of UK child abuser’s victim

John Smyth, a known child abuser in the UK, went to Zimbabwe and set up Christian holiday camps.

I blame the Church for my brother’s death, says Zimbabwean sister of UK child abuser’s victim

John Smyth, a known child abuser in the UK, went to Zimbabwe and set up Christian holiday camps.

Kolisi returns for South Africa against England

World champions South Africa make 12 changes to their starting XV for Saturday's Autumn Nations Series match with England at Allianz Stadium.