Africa’s top shots: 7-13 May 2021

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

Kenya MP Moses Kuria admits taking $1,000 parliamentary bribe

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Moses Kuria's claim has been denied but the politician says such inducements are commonplace.

Fate of African Athletics Championships unclear after another postponement

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The fate of this year's African Athletics Championships is unclear after the Algerian government postponed the event until further notice.

Hugo Broos: New South Africa coach realistic over 2022 World Cup chances

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South Africa men's new football coach Hugo Broos is realistic about the team's chance of qualifying for the 2022 World Cup.

Lampedusa: Italy’s gateway to Europe struggles with migrant influx

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Italy appeals for EU help as 2,000 arrivals within days fill Lampedusa's migrant camp.

Cameroon jails transgender women for ‘attempted homosexuality’

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The two, one of whom is trans celebrity Shakiro, were found guilty of "attempting homosexuality".

The Zimbabwe bill that could outlaw ‘unpatriotic acts’

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Activists fear the proposed measure could limit the freedom to criticise the government.

Kelechi Iheanacho: Wilfred Ndidi and I never lost faith in me

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Leicester and Nigeria's Kelechi Iheanacho says he never lost faith in his own ability and nor did compatriot and club-mate Wilfred Ndidi.

US rapper J Cole set to play in Basketball Africa League

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US rapper J Cole is set to sign for a Rwandan club ahead of the inaugural Basketball Africa League.

Covid: DR Congo in race against time to vaccinate people

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In one of Africa's largest countries, people worry more about security and other diseases than Covid-19.