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Africa's week in pictures: 22-28 February 2019

Fri, 01/03/2019 - 01:05
A selection of photographs from around the African continent over the past week.
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Mount Kenya wildfire: Marijuana farmers blamed

Thu, 28/02/2019 - 16:37
A large fire blazing in Mount Kenya is blamed on farmers clearing an area to plant marijuana.
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Eritrean Press: Reporting on Africa's most secretive state

Wed, 27/02/2019 - 02:35
A mystery man who reports news from one of the most repressive countries in the world gives his first interview.
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The bakeries of Bamako in Mali

Thu, 21/02/2019 - 01:59
Photographer Annie Risemberg documents the French bread bakeries that are ubiquitous in Bamako, Mali.
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The blind climbers of Kilimanjaro

Wed, 20/02/2019 - 01:39
The day seven blind trekkers reached the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.
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Zeinab Mohammed Salih: 'Cheating husbands' and Sudan's protests

Wed, 20/02/2019 - 01:26
Why women in Sudan have taken anti-government demonstrations to heart by using Facebook to expose abuse.
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The artist giving leaders a bad hair day

Sun, 17/02/2019 - 01:40
How Louis Houenoude went from being a barber shop sign painter in Benin to having an exhibition in Finland.
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No traffic in Addis Ababa as Ethiopia marks Car Free Day

Sun, 03/02/2019 - 13:53
The Ethiopian capital marks Car Free Day to promote a healthy lifestyle and fight air pollution.
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In Pictures: Pain and ecstasy at the Lagos marathon

Sun, 03/02/2019 - 10:33
Battling heat and humidity to complete the marathon in Nigeria’s commercial capital.
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The African churches of London

Thu, 31/01/2019 - 13:27
Reuters photographer Simon Dawson captures African Christian communities in London.
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Elizabeth Ohene: The fashion faux pas of bullet-proof vests

Thu, 31/01/2019 - 01:38
Body armour, like that worn by DR Congo's new president, can save lives but presents problems if you want to be discreet.
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Waihiga Mwaura: What is it like to report a terror attack?

Mon, 21/01/2019 - 04:01
Kenyan TV presenter Waihiga Mwaura looks back at traumatic week following the hotel siege in Nairobi.
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Drums, trumpets and prayer in Ethiopia

Sun, 20/01/2019 - 12:26
Ethiopian Orthodox Christians celebrate Timket, or Epiphany, marking the baptism of Jesus.
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African Union urges DR Congo to delay final election results

Fri, 18/01/2019 - 12:51
The organisation wants final results to be suspended because of concerns over irregularities.
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Sudan protests: Doctor and teen 'shot dead' during clashes

Fri, 18/01/2019 - 12:33
Government forces allegedly fired directly at demonstrators demanding the president's resignation.
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Brazilian legend Rivaldo joins staff at Moroccan third-tier team

Fri, 18/01/2019 - 12:25
Brazilian former world footballer of the year Rivaldo joins Moroccan third division side Chabab Mohammedia as technical director.
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Oumar Niasse: Cardiff City sign Everton striker on loan

Fri, 18/01/2019 - 12:20
Everton striker Oumar Niasse joins Cardiff City on loan until the end of the season, with an option to make the move permanent.
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Yohan Benalouane: Nottingham Forest sign Leicester City defender

Fri, 18/01/2019 - 12:14
Martin O'Neill makes Leicester defender Yohan Benalouane his first signing since becoming Nottingham Forest manager.
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Corruption investigator Anas: 'We get daily death threats'

Fri, 18/01/2019 - 12:06
Ghanaian undercover reporter Anas Aremeyaw Anas says his team face daily death threats.
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Nigeria charity Coding Girls gives young girls the chance to learn to code.

Fri, 18/01/2019 - 01:43
Coding Girls is giving young girls in Nigeria the chance to get into what is a male-dominated sector.
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