Africa’s week in pictures: 25-31 January 2019

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A selection of photos from across Africa and Africans elsewhere this week.

Sierra Leone has a national cleaning day once a month

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A new campaign introduced by the country's president, has called on people to get out on the streets and clean.

Cameroon opposition leader Maurice Kamto ‘charged with insurrection’

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Maurice Kamto's party has held protests saying he is the rightful winner of last October's election.

Cameroon opposition leader Maurice Kamto ‘charged with insurrection’

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Maurice Kamto's party has held protests saying he is the rightful winner of last October's election.

Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala joins Barcelona women on loan

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Nigeria forward Asisat Oshola signs for Barcelona women in Spain on loan from Chinese league champions Dalian Quanjian.

Wilfried Zaha: FA charge Crystal Palace forward with improper conduct

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Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha is charged with improper conduct by the Football Association following his side's 1-1 draw at Southampton.

Sudan leader mocks ‘WhatsApp protests’

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The president warns regime change cannot be done through social media, as mass protests continue.

Papy Djilobodji: Six-match ban for ex-Sunderland defender after breaking opponent’s nose

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Former Sunderland defender Papy Djilobodji is handed a six-match ban after breaking an opponent's nose by kicking him in the face.

Idrissa Gueye: Everton reject Paris St-Germain bid as Yannick Bolasie is loaned out

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Everton reject an improved offer of £26.2m from Paris St-Germain while Yannick Bolasie leaves for Anderlecht

The African churches of London

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Reuters photographer Simon Dawson captures African Christian communities in London.