Deity dolls and people power: Africa's top shots

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

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Can the world's oldest president keep his title and woo a nation of young voters?

Cameroon's Paul Biya promises young voters "the best is yet to come" as others hunger for "young blood".

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'Business is at a standstill' - Mali jihadists' fuel blockade hits the capital

More than 300 petrol tankers make it to Bamako under military escort a week after pumps run dry.

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Seychelles' opposition leader wins presidential poll

Patrick Herminie has defeated Wavel Ramkalawan in a runoff, gaining 52.7% of the vote, official results show.

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'One of the greatest things' - Nigeria's art innovators on display in London

Nigerian Modernism at the Tate spotlights a compelling period in the West African country's history.

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Drone strike in besieged Sudan city kills dozens

El-Fasher has been surrounded by the RSF for 17 months, as residents face hunger and starvation.

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Selfies and singing as Ethiopians celebrate thanksgiving

Photos capture the joy and unity present at this year's Irreecha festival.

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Murdered Kenyan woman's niece to push for ex-soldier's extradition during UK visit

Esther Njoki says her family has been denied justice for 13 years after her aunt Agnes Wanjiru's body was found in a septic tank.

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Zimbabwe lawmaker and poet dies after his car hits an elephant

Desire Moyo died a day before his 46th birthday - the four other MPs in the car have been taken to hospital.

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Nigeria names 'apolitical' law professor as new electoral chief

The Nigeria's electoral agency is under increased scrutiny, with growing calls for greater transparency.

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Catholic altar wine replaced after becoming a favourite in Kenyan bars

The previous brand was said to have lost its sanctity due to its widespread use outside the church.

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Deity dolls and people power: Africa's top shots

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

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We need hospitals more than football stadiums, say Morocco's young protesters

Morocco will soon have the world's largest football stadium but this has angered many young people who want better services.

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Madagascar president asks for one year to resolve problems or he will resign

The movement behind the protests snubbed the meeting where the president made the promise.

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'I deeply hurt people by moving to Saudi Arabia'

In an interview with BBC Sport, Ashleigh Plumptre says she regrets losing the trust of some LGBT fans in women's football by moving to Saudi Arabia.

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Brits century helps SA respond to England crushing

Tazmin Brits' sublime century helps South Africa bounce back from their heavy defeat by England with a six-wicket win over New Zealand in the Women's World Cup.

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Nigerian minister accused of forging qualifications resigns

The forgery allegations have sparked outrage among some Nigerians, following a newspaper exposé.

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Chad cuts ties with wildlife charity linked to Prince Harry

The government says the charity African Parks displayed an arrogant and disrespectful attitude.

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Selfies and singing as Ethiopians celebrate thanksgiving

Photos capture the joy and unity present at this year's Irreecha festival.

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Conservative church group condemns choice of female Archbishop of Canterbury

The group, Gafcon, says that its followers believe "the Bible requires a male-only episcopacy".

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