Africa’s week in pictures: 18-24 March 2022

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

Tanzania’s Freeman Mbowe on Samia Suluhu’s first year as president

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Tanzanian opposition leader Freeman Mbowe says the treason charges against him were politically motivated.

Ethiopia’s Tigray war: TPLF agrees to humanitarian truce

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The civil war has left millions needing food aid, yet none has been delivered to Tigray for months.

Cricket World Cup: South Africa women into semi-finals despite washout

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South Africa qualify for the semi-finals of the Women's Cricket World Cup despite their game against West Indies being abandoned due to rain.

Nigeria defender Kenneth Omeruo on the meaning of an international cap

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Nigeria defender Kenneth Omeruo discusses the meaning of an international cap.

Zimbabwe by-elections: New party, same fears of dirty tricks

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A host of by-elections present a key test for the new opposition and the country's democratic credentials.

World Cup 2022: ‘Jollof derby’ sees West African rivals battle for Qatar

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Two of Africa's biggest football rivals Nigeria and Ghana go head-to-head for a place at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Kenya’s Raila Odinga: I cannot be a puppet of anybody

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The Kenyan presidential candidate insists he is independent of President Kenyatta's influence.

World Cup 2022: ‘Odd Couple’ Salah and Mane face off again

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Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah are something of an odd couple, international adversaries, rivals to score goals but friends who work together for Liverpool.

Ogoni nine: Nigerian widows lose case against oil giant Shell

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The women's husbands were executed after protesting against pollution caused by oil leaks.