Africa’s week in pictures: 6-12 October 2023

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A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

Divine Oduduru: Nigerian sprinter receives six-year ban for doping violations

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Nigerian sprinter Divine Oduduru is given a six-year ban for committing two doping violations.

Afcon 2023: Holders Senegal drawn with Cameroon while Nigeria meet hosts Ivory Coast

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Holders Senegal will face Cameroon in the group stage of next year's Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast while hosts Ivory Coast are pitted with Nigeria.

Kenya Airways plane intercepted and diverted

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The plane was intercepted by RAF fighters and landed "safely with Essex Police in attendance".

Gabon coup: Wife of deposed President Ali Bongo detained

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Sylvia Bongo was under house arrest, but a judge says she should be held in jail ahead of a trial.

Malawi heatwave warning issued as temperatures set to soar

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Temperatures could soar to 44C, the weather bureau says, as it urges people to avoid alcohol.

Nigeria diphtheria outbreak kills 600

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A health official says it is "heart-wrenching" to see children suffer from a preventable disease.

Afcon 2023: Coach Collin Benjamin says Namibia are ready to face ‘big boys’

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Namibia coach Collin Benjamin says teams at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations will have to be 'really good' to beat his Brave Warriors.

King Charles to acknowledge ‘painful’ Kenya history on state visit

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The state visit will come on the 60th anniversary of the country's independence from the UK.

Ugandan MPs reject birth control for 15-year-old girls

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The deputy speaker calls the idea "devilish", saying it is not the way to tackle teenage pregnancy.