Africa’s week in pictures: 4 – 10 August 2023

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

Niger coup: Ecowas to deploy standby force

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Ivory Coast's leader says the Ecowas bloc approved military intervention "as soon as possible".

Samuel Eto’o facing improper conduct investigation by Caf

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African football's governing body, Caf, says it looking into allegations against Samuel Eto'o, president of the Cameroonian Football Federation.

Premier League 2023-24: Who are the African players to watch out for?

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The Premier League features some of the best African players in the world - but who are the fresh faces to look out for this season?

Niger’s coup leader General Tchiani: The ex-UN peacekeeper who seized power

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Gen Tchiani has triggered a major crisis by overthrowing the president he was meant to guard.

US and UN concerned for ousted Niger president Mohamed Bazoum’s health

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Deposed president Mohamed Bazoum's party also claims he is being detained under "cruel" conditions.

Netball World Cup 2023: Africa brings ‘energy, joy and colour’ to event

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African netball is being tipped for growth after successfully hosting its first World Cup in Cape Town.

Sudan conflict: Call for gravediggers in Omdurman as fighting intensifies

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Residents of the Khartoum area are shaken by an intense wave of bombing targeting paramilitary forces.

World Bank halts new Uganda loans over anti-LGBTQ+ law

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Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act contradicts the World Bank Group's values, the global financier says.

Forty-one migrants die in shipwreck off Lampedusa

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Four survivors told rescuers the boat set off from Tunisia carrying 45 people, including three children.