Africa’s week in pictures: 21-27 April 2023

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

Kenya starvation cult: What’s known about its leader from his own sermons?

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Pastor Mackenzie sermons feature calls to sacrifice life and apocalyptic conspiracy theories.

Sudan crisis: Ceasefire extended but fighting continues

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The warring sides agree to renew the truce just before it is due to end but there are doubts it can hold.

Sudan evacuation: ‘The kids were clinging to me, but I had to leave’

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Wafaa Salim says it was "horrible" having to leave her nieces and nephews behind in Sudan.

Sudan’s Darfur fighting: Trapped and too scared to go to the toilet

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With Arab militias targeting warehouses, markets and homes in Darfur, people are cowering inside.

Sudan crisis: Three ways the conflict could play out

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The BBC speaks to analysts to help map out the scenarios that may unfold in the next few weeks.

Sudan fighting: South Sudan man crowdfunds Khartoum evacuation

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Akoc Manhiem is arranging trucks to evacuate South Sudanese people from the fighting in Sudan.

Kenya cult deaths: Pastor Ezekiel Odero arrested in funeral home probe

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Pastor Ezekiel Odero's church is closed as police separately investigate a suspected starvation cult.

Kenyan exonerated over UK tourist David Tebbutt’s murder

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Wife of murdered David Tebbutt says she is "overjoyed" after backing campaign to free Ali Kololo.

Afcon 2027: Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda mount joint bid for tournament

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The East African countries are up against Algeria, Botswana and Egypt in the race to host Afcon 2027.