Africa’s top shots: 15-21 December 2017

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

Tanzanian innovator builds hydropower plant for village

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John Mwafute harnessed the power of a nearby waterfall to bring electricity to more than 250 homes.

Victor Wanyama: Tottenham midfielder close to return, says Mauricio Pochettino

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Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino says midfielder Victor Wanyama is back training and close to making his return.

Victor Wanyama: Tottenham midfielder close to return, says Mauricio Pochettino

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Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino says midfielder Victor Wanyama is back training and close to making his return.

Libya back local coach as a deal for Hany Ramzy falls through

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The Libya Football Federation gives its backing to local coach Omar Al-Maryami as national team boss after a deal for former Egypt international Hany Ramzy falls through.

The Nigeria Football Federation is left disappointed as coach rejects women’s job

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The Nigeria Football Federation is left disappointed that American Randy Waldrum has chosen not to coach the national women's team.

Nigeria’s Anthony Ujah re-joins Mainz from China’s Liaoning

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German Bundesliga side Mainz have re-signed Nigeria international striker Anthony Ujah from Chinese club Liaoning FC.

Ramaphosa vows to fight South Africa corruption

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The new ANC leader pledges "radical economic transformation" for South Africa.

He lost his leg in a bus accident but now he plays for his country.

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After losing his leg in a bus accident, Juma Hamisi started playing in the Tanzanian wheelchair tennis national team.

In the lap of the gods

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Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani looks at why Nigerians believe they will be the lucky ones to reach Europe.