Africa’s week in pictures: 5-11 May 2023

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

South Africa supplied arms to Russia – US ambassador Reuben Brigety

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President Cyril Ramaphosa's office says it is disappointed by the claims and demands evidence.

Sudan fighting: ‘Scared to lose my life’ – footballers’ experiences of conflict

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Two players recount their experiences of the Sudan conflict as administrators consider restarting the league abroad.

DR Congo floods: ‘Miracle’ as two floating babies survive on Lake Kivu

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They were rescued near the shores of Lake Kivu, days after DR Congo landslides killed hundreds.

Tunisia bids to cut football violence by paying ‘ideal’ fans

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Tunisian football fans will be rewarded with cash for "ideal" behaviour in a bid to cut violence in stadiums.

Nigeria Benin Bronzes: Buhari declaration ‘blindsides’ museum officials

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Nigeria's president says all Bronzes belong to the Oba of Benin throwing return deals into confusion.

Djerba Tunisia: Worshippers killed near Africa’s oldest synagogue

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Two worshippers and three security guards are killed in an attack on the Tunisian island of Djerba.

DR Congo floods: ‘Now, I have nothing left’

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In DR Congo, almost a week after floods hit the eastern region, the number of dead keeps rising.

Nijel Amos: Banned runner to sell Botswana’s first Olympic medal

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After receiving a three-year doping ban, Nijel Amos says he is looking to sell his silver medal from London 2012 to support his family.

Sudan crisis: Number of internally displaced rises to more than 700,000

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The number of people internally displaced by fighting has more than doubled in a week, the UN says.