Africa’s week in pictures: 15 – 21 May 2020

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A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.

Dessers: Eredivisie top scorer says missing out on Nigeria debut ‘was painful’

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Cyriel Dessers, who finished the Dutch Eredivisie season as joint top scorer, says missing out on his Nigeria debut because of the Covid-19 crisis 'was painful'.

Coronavirus in South Africa: Two-day-old baby dies

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The prematurely born baby, who had trouble breathing, is among the youngest victims in the world.

Africa didn’t dither but faces long coronavirus fight

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How the continent's sense of vulnerability may help it adapt to yet another deadly disease.

Lockdown: South African actors create a hit online soap opera

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A group of South African actors in lockdown are making a hit online 'soapie' from their homes.

Coronavirus: South Africa Covid-19 deaths ‘to soar’ in coming months

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The virus could kill 40,000-45,000 in a country where tough curbs had seemed to work, experts warn.

South Sudan clashes ‘kill 300’ in Jonglei state

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Among those killed in the fighting are three aid workers, one from Médecins Sans Frontières.

Ugandan and Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Denis Onyango on how he is working to keep fit.

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Ugandan and Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Denis Onyango is still working hard to keep fit, despite the uncertainty surrounding the return of football in South Africa.

Coronavirus: Zimbabwe allows ‘low risk’ sports with immediate effect

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Sports such as athletics, golf, tennis and motorsport are now permitted in Zimbabwe from 0800-1630.

Coronavirus: Zimbabwe allows ‘low risk’ sports with immediate effect

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Sports such as athletics, golf, tennis and motorsport are now permitted in Zimbabwe from 0800-1630.