Africa’s week in pictures: 9-15 June 2023

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

The South Africans travelling 9,000 miles to fight fires

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South African firefighters have made their way to Alberta to help with the country's extreme wildfires.

Another Beyoncé world tour but no African cities

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Some of Beyoncé's Africa fans are willing to do anything to see her on the continent.

Africa Cup of Nations: Central African Republic targeting historic first qualification

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Central African Republic are targeting history this weekend by qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time.

Kwara boat capsize: Mothers die trying to save children in Nigeria

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More than 100 people drowned when the wooden boat they were using to cross the River Niger capsized.

Sudan conflict: West Darfur governor killed after genocide claim

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Khamis Abakar blamed paramilitary forces for West Darfur's ethnic violence hours before his abduction.

Fatma Samoura: Fifa secretary general to step down from role after seven years

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Fatma Samoura is to step down after seven years as Fifa's secretary general to spend more time with her family.

Ukraine and Russia’s proxy battle for African support

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Ukraine is behind Russia when it comes to diplomatic relations with Africa. But it’s certainly on a charm offensive.

South African Football Association: Violence condemned as shots fired in third-tier play-off match

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The South African Football Association condemns 'hooliganism and thuggery' following a pitch invasion and gun shots in a third-tier play-off match in Pietermaritzburg.

Senegal protests: ‘The neighbourhood has lost a good man’

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In Senegal, families demand justice for the victims of the clashes following the sentencing of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko.