Africa’s week in pictures: 8-14 July 2022

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

African champions Nigeria reach ninth consecutive Women’s World Cup

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Nigeria reach a ninth straight Women's World Cup after beating Cameroon 1-0 at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

World Athletics Championships: Can African sprint stars secure medals?

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African sprinters have turned heads before World Athletics Championships, but can they take medals home from Eugene?

Caf awards: Former winners Oshoala and Kgatlana on shortlist for women’s Player of the Year award

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Former winners Asisat Oshoala and Thembi Kgatlana are on the updated 10-player shortlist for African women's Player of the Year award.

Social support helps orphaned elephants ‘cope’

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'Friends and family' lower long-term stress in orphaned elephants, study finds.

Wafcon 2022: Morocco potential excites Rosella Ayane after World Cup qualification

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Forward Rosella Ayane is excited by Morocco's potential after the side qualified for the Women's World Cup for the first time.

New exhibition explores African fantasy and race through art

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In the Black Fantastic is a new exhibition bringing together black artists whose works explore fantasy and race.

UK police investigate Mo Farah trafficking claims

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The former Olympic champion told a BBC documentary he was forced into domestic servitude as a child.

George Wajackoyah spices up Kenya election with marijuana and snake venom

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Roots Party candidate George Wajackoyah is causing a social media sensation with some original policies.

Morocco and Zambia reach maiden Women’s World Cups

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Morocco and Zambia reach the Women's World Cup after winning their Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.