Africa’s week in pictures: 20-26 May 2022

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

Using 3D-printing to build a school in Madagascar

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Maggie Grout has started an NGO that will 3D-print schools where access to education is not guaranteed.

Eleven babies die in Senegal hospital fire

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More than 10 newborn babies have died in a hospital fire in the western city of Tivaouane in Senegal.

Senegal hospital fire: Eleven newborn babies die in Tivaouane

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The fire is thought to have been caused by a short circuit at the hospital in Tivaouane, officials say.

Nigeria’s kidnapping crisis: Should ransom payments be banned?

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Businessman Lawal Ado has paid ransoms three times and says there is no other option.

Basketball Africa League: US Monastir to meet Petro Atletico in final

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Tunisia's 2021 Basketball Africa League runners-up knock out champions Zamalek to meet Petro Atletico in the final.

Africa Day party: Glammed-up Lagos revellers celebrate

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Nigerians turn out in style for a star-studded concert to celebrate the continent's special day.

Burkina Faso missing miners: Four dead bodies found

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Another four miners remain missing more than a month after a Burkina Faso zinc mine was flooded.

Ghana cost of living: ‘I used to buy oil in bulk, now I can’t even buy one’

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Caterer Mark shows us how his shopping habits have changed as food prices in Ghana almost double.

Joel Embiid: Will Cameroonian NBA star switch to play for France?

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Philadelphia 76ers centre Joel Embiid could turn his back on Cameroon, the land of his birth, to play internationally for France.