Africa’s week in pictures: 9-15 September 2022

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

How Khruangbin updated the music of Mali’s maestro Ali Farka Touré

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The Texan funk band have reimagined the songs of Ali Farka Touré, in collaboration with his son.

Silas Katompa Mvumpa: DR Congo call up forward who played with false identity

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Silas Katompa Mvumpa receives his first DR Congo call-up 15 months after admitting he was playing under a false identity.

William Ruto: New Kenya president’s bold move to scrap subsidies

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In his first major speech, William Ruto takes the politically risky move of ending a petrol subsidy.

Why Tanzania is envious of Kenya’s election

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Tanzanians were astonished to see the establishment candidate lose and the president hand over power.

Alex Iwobi: Everton midfielder says ‘I no longer listen to criticism’

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Nigeria international Alex Iwobi says shutting out negative criticism of his game has helped his growth at Everton.

Burkina Faso trapped miners: Director fined over disaster that left eight dead

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The manager of the Perkoa zinc mine is found guilty of manslaughter and given a suspended sentence.

Bouna Sarr: Senegalese ‘disappointed’ to miss World Cup after knee surgery

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Senegal's Africa Cup of Nations-winning defender Bouna Sarr will miss the World Cup after undergoing surgery on Tuesday.

Kenya election 2022: William Ruto sworn in as president

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About 60,000 pack a stadium to witness the transfer of power, following last month's election.

William Ruto: How Kenya’s new president is influenced by religion

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William Ruto is Kenya's first evangelical Christian president and is likely to put religion centre-stage.