Africa’s week in pictures: 21-27 April 2017

/in /by
A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

Pope Francis visits bombed Coptic church during Egypt visit

/in /by
Francis is on a short visit to Egypt, where he has urged religious leaders to help end violence.

Nabill Maaloul reappointed as Tunisia coach

/in /by
Nabil Maaloul is appointed as coach of Tunisia for a second spell in charge to replace Henry Kasperczak who stepped down in April.

Somali trader’s life in South Africa

/in /by
A Somali shopkeeper now living in South Africa reflects on the good and bad in his new home.

‘I saw my sister drown’

/in /by
Most Nigerians are not fleeing conflict but are economic migrants in search of jobs and opportunities.

Fists for votes

/in /by
There has been violence, allegations of vote-rigging and organisational problems.

How I smuggle people from Nigeria to Europe

/in /by
Meet one of the men involved in trafficking people from Nigeria to Libya as they make their way to Europe.

Former Gabon defender Moise Brou Apanga collapses and dies

/in /by
Former Gabon international defender Moise Brou Apanga dies after collapsing during a training session with his club FC 105 Libreville.

Former Gabon defender Moise Brou Apanga collapses and dies

/in /by
Former Gabon international defender Moise Brou Apanga dies after collapsing during a training session with his club FC 105 Libreville.

Raila Odinga chosen to challenge president in Kenya vote

/in /by
This will be the fourth time that veteran politician Raila Odinga runs for president.