Africa’s week in pictures: 2-8 October 2020

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

Africa’s week in pictures: 2-8 October 2020

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

Why Trump wants Sudan to befriend Israel

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With Sudan desperate for sanctions to be lifted, the US and Israel have spotted an opportunity.

Why Trump wants Sudan to befriend Israel

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With Sudan desperate for sanctions to be lifted, the US and Israel have spotted an opportunity.

Sophie Pétronin: Hostages released in Mali prisoner swap

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Four people abducted in Mali, including 75-year-old French aid worker Sophie Pétronin, are released.

Mali hostages: Sophie Pétronin and Soumaïla Cissé freed in prisoner swap

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Sophie Pétronin and Soumaïla Cissé are among four people released by their hostage-takers.

Chaïma: Algeria women protest over teen’s rape and murder

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The brutal killing of a 19-year-old draws protests in several cities and on social media.

Nigerian makes final shortlist for top WTO post

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Yoo Myung-hee are the final two candidates vying to lead the organisation.

Family of Nigerian player to get help after his death

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The family of Chineme Martins enlist the support of Fifpro to pursue a claim of negligence following the Nigerian footballer's death.

Kenya’s Maasai Olngesher ceremony: Young men graduate into community elders

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Every 15 years, the Maasai hold the Olngesher ceremony where young men graduate to become community elders.