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

African football's governing body says it is "impossible" a Comoros player who tested positive for Covid played at last year's Afcon.

Former Brighton midfielder Enock Mwepu is discharged from hospital in Zambia after suffering a health scare.

Nigerians are fascinated by the latest revelations from the Sussexes, especially Prince Harry's encounter with a leopard.

Senegal hope to follow up their Nations Cup success with victory at the CHAN - but can their coach Pape Thiaw emulate his 2002 World Cup team-mate Aliou Cisse?

The son of Equatorial Guinea's president orders his half-brother's arrest over the sale of a jet.

Hashim Amla, South Africa's second highest Test run-scorer of all time, retires at the age of 39.

Cape Verde's men's handball team are on a quest to make history as they head into the main round of the Men's World Handball Championship.

Nigerian politicians are hiring social media influencers to spread disinformation ahead of February's elections.

The story of how a coup attempt in Nigeria forced former Australian Open champion Arthur Ashe to flee the court at gunpoint.

Edwin's Chiloba's killing drew widespread condemnation but police have not yet given a motive.

The BBC is seeking a future star of African journalism for the BBC News Komla Dumor Award 2023.

An investigation has begun into a speech made by Zwelivelile Mandela at the CHAN opening ceremony in Algeria, held in a stadium named after his grandfather.

The High Court has said 11 migrants can take their challenge to the Court of Appeal.

South Africa's Lloyd Harris beats 17th seed Lorenzo Musetti in a gruelling five-set contest to reach the second round of the Australian Open.

Burna Boy, Davido and Wizkid win at the All Africa Music Awards, while Asake says his prize is a dream come true.

Tunisia's Ons Jabeur aims to win a first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, saying she "does not want to lose any more finals".

People in Arbinda say two groups of women were taken while out gathering food because of severe shortages.

Officials say fighters affiliated to the Islamic State group carried out the attack which killed 10 people.

Ex-Brighton midfielder Enock Mwepu is in hospital in Zambia after being taken ill, his former club says.