Africa’s week in pictures: 18-24 November 2022

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

Ebola fears see Uganda close schools early for Christmas

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Schools nationwide are closing two weeks before the end of term as Uganda battles a deadly virus.

Ghana defeated at World Cup as Ronaldo sets record

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Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first player to score at five Fifa World Cups as Portugal begin their campaign with victory over Ghana.

World Cup 2022: Cameroon downed by ‘little brother’ Breel Embolo

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Cameroon coach Rigobert Song is 'proud' of Breel Embolo despite the striker scoring the winner for Switzerland against his side at the World Cup.

Algeria fires: Dozens sentenced to death for lynching

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The victim had gone to help fight rampant forest fires but was falsely accused of arson.

Chaotic scenes as Sierra Leone lawmakers brawl

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The fight came during a parliamentary debate about proposed electoral reforms.

World Cup 2022: Switzerland 1-0 Cameroon – Breel Embolo strike secures win

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Switzerland's Cameroon-born Breel Embolo scores the only goal as they see off the Indomitable Lions in Group G at the Al Janoub Stadium in Qatar.

Kenya doping: World Athletics urged not to ban country despite doping cases

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A Kenyan government minister urges World Athletics not to ban the country from the sport following a string of doping violations.

Ethiopia civil war: We are ready to leave the past behind us – TPLF

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The TPLF spokesman says his group is ready to address political problems in a “peaceful” manner.

World Cup 2022: Ghana struggles helped prepare, says Denis Odoi

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Ghana defender Denis Odoi says the squad have learnt from their struggles earlier this year and are ready for the World Cup.