{"id":1147,"date":"2023-09-28T20:38:26","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T00:38:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/africas-week-in-pictures-22-28-september-2023\/28\/09\/2023\/"},"modified":"2023-09-28T20:38:26","modified_gmt":"2023-09-29T00:38:26","slug":"africas-week-in-pictures-22-28-september-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/africas-week-in-pictures-22-28-september-2023\/28\/09\/2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Africa&#8217;s week in pictures: 22-28 September 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 540px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-lightbox caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:56%\" data-lightbox-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/E0lt2ntvG9Z768kxK6kE2w--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xMDk4\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/5badf4accb2f9888e4e6eee4c5e5aabe\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Swimmers in a race between Dakar and the former slave island of Gor\u00e9e in Senegal - Sunday 24 September 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Zhhp7g6MUDmSVnSvQbGR8g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/5badf4accb2f9888e4e6eee4c5e5aabe\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><button class=\"link caas-lightbox\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;elm:expand;itc:1\"><span class=\"openArrows icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\"><path d=\"M12.372 0.92C12.372 0.414 12.782 0.004 13.287 0.004L21 0L20.996 7.712C20.996 8.217 20.586 8.628 20.08 8.628C19.574 8.628 19.164 8.217 19.164 7.712V3.183L12.337 10.011L10.988 8.663L17.816 1.835H13.287C12.782 1.835 12.372 1.425 12.372 0.92ZM1.835 17.816L8.663 10.988L10.012 12.337L3.183 19.164H7.712C8.218 19.164 8.627 19.574 8.627 20.08C8.627 20.586 8.218 20.995 7.712 20.995L0 21L0.004 13.287C0.004 12.782 0.414 12.372 0.92 12.372C1.425 12.372 1.835 12.782 1.835 13.287V17.816Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\">Swimmers take part in a 5km (3 mile) race between Senegal&#8217;s capital, Dakar, and the former slave island of Gor\u00e9e on Sunday.<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 640px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-lightbox caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:67%\" data-lightbox-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/5psJr8Sv4hXtn.vw1DGaiA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xMzAy\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/ce860cf6341d0a4f5b2e7ea2910b6e53\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"Guinean performer Iya Traore with a ball up a lamp post in Montmartre in Paris, France - Friday 22 September 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/zcjemLDOps0mWcpxRBRtpQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/ce860cf6341d0a4f5b2e7ea2910b6e53\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Guinean performer Iya Traore with a ball up a lamp post in Montmartre in Paris, France - Friday 22 September 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/zcjemLDOps0mWcpxRBRtpQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/ce860cf6341d0a4f5b2e7ea2910b6e53\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><button class=\"link caas-lightbox\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;elm:expand;itc:1\"><span class=\"openArrows icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\"><path d=\"M12.372 0.92C12.372 0.414 12.782 0.004 13.287 0.004L21 0L20.996 7.712C20.996 8.217 20.586 8.628 20.08 8.628C19.574 8.628 19.164 8.217 19.164 7.712V3.183L12.337 10.011L10.988 8.663L17.816 1.835H13.287C12.782 1.835 12.372 1.425 12.372 0.92ZM1.835 17.816L8.663 10.988L10.012 12.337L3.183 19.164H7.712C8.218 19.164 8.627 19.574 8.627 20.08C8.627 20.586 8.218 20.995 7.712 20.995L0 21L0.004 13.287C0.004 12.782 0.414 12.372 0.92 12.372C1.425 12.372 1.835 12.782 1.835 13.287V17.816Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\">A performer from Guinea shows off his balancing skills on Friday on the streets of Montmartre in the French capital, Paris.<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 639px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-lightbox caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:67%\" data-lightbox-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/xqXNitTeUxVkb2KSok76gw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xMzAw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/22db68abe8b7b77e09149a8356e77b73\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"A South African rugby fan at Stade de France in Paris, France - Saturday 23 September 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/xIs59Ir8fYOtBdl_DYXl4Q--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/22db68abe8b7b77e09149a8356e77b73\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A South African rugby fan at Stade de France in Paris, France - Saturday 23 September 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/xIs59Ir8fYOtBdl_DYXl4Q--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/22db68abe8b7b77e09149a8356e77b73\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><button class=\"link caas-lightbox\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;elm:expand;itc:1\"><span class=\"openArrows icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\"><path d=\"M12.372 0.92C12.372 0.414 12.782 0.004 13.287 0.004L21 0L20.996 7.712C20.996 8.217 20.586 8.628 20.08 8.628C19.574 8.628 19.164 8.217 19.164 7.712V3.183L12.337 10.011L10.988 8.663L17.816 1.835H13.287C12.782 1.835 12.372 1.425 12.372 0.92ZM1.835 17.816L8.663 10.988L10.012 12.337L3.183 19.164H7.712C8.218 19.164 8.627 19.574 8.627 20.08C8.627 20.586 8.218 20.995 7.712 20.995L0 21L0.004 13.287C0.004 12.782 0.414 12.372 0.92 12.372C1.425 12.372 1.835 12.782 1.835 13.287V17.816Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\">The next day at Paris&#8217;s Stade de France, a South African rugby fan awaits the start of a World Cup game with the Springboks taking on Ireland.<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 540px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-lightbox caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:56%\" data-lightbox-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/OTD4dwOlLpNqc1.oSY2Y4Q--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xMDk4\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/9b5c0d9d47643b3b991d94ff3c7f05b3\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"Members of the Ethiopian Orthodox choir - one with a drum - perform during the Meskel festival celebration in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Wednesday 28 September 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/8LZb0ORw3DuCtKngUSNr9g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/9b5c0d9d47643b3b991d94ff3c7f05b3\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Members of the Ethiopian Orthodox choir - one with a drum - perform during the Meskel festival celebration in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Wednesday 28 September 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/8LZb0ORw3DuCtKngUSNr9g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/9b5c0d9d47643b3b991d94ff3c7f05b3\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><button class=\"link caas-lightbox\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;elm:expand;itc:1\"><span class=\"openArrows icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\"><path d=\"M12.372 0.92C12.372 0.414 12.782 0.004 13.287 0.004L21 0L20.996 7.712C20.996 8.217 20.586 8.628 20.08 8.628C19.574 8.628 19.164 8.217 19.164 7.712V3.183L12.337 10.011L10.988 8.663L17.816 1.835H13.287C12.782 1.835 12.372 1.425 12.372 0.92ZM1.835 17.816L8.663 10.988L10.012 12.337L3.183 19.164H7.712C8.218 19.164 8.627 19.574 8.627 20.08C8.627 20.586 8.218 20.995 7.712 20.995L0 21L0.004 13.287C0.004 12.782 0.414 12.372 0.92 12.372C1.425 12.372 1.835 12.782 1.835 13.287V17.816Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\">A drummer in a choir takes part in Orthodox Christian celebrations in Ethiopia&#8217;s capital, Addis Ababa, to mark Meskel&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 639px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-lightbox caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:67%\" data-lightbox-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/fxnqJkYGEdY74Q3Myx23Aw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xMzAw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/beb45289566f9eae8dedc7ae6d873eb0\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"Orthodox deacons talk during the celebrations of the Orthodox holiday of Meskel in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Wednesday 27 September 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/gpef2GaOvoV9CzLyDxvqlw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/beb45289566f9eae8dedc7ae6d873eb0\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Orthodox deacons talk during the celebrations of the Orthodox holiday of Meskel in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Wednesday 27 September 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/gpef2GaOvoV9CzLyDxvqlw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/beb45289566f9eae8dedc7ae6d873eb0\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><button class=\"link caas-lightbox\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;elm:expand;itc:1\"><span class=\"openArrows icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\"><path d=\"M12.372 0.92C12.372 0.414 12.782 0.004 13.287 0.004L21 0L20.996 7.712C20.996 8.217 20.586 8.628 20.08 8.628C19.574 8.628 19.164 8.217 19.164 7.712V3.183L12.337 10.011L10.988 8.663L17.816 1.835H13.287C12.782 1.835 12.372 1.425 12.372 0.92ZM1.835 17.816L8.663 10.988L10.012 12.337L3.183 19.164H7.712C8.218 19.164 8.627 19.574 8.627 20.08C8.627 20.586 8.218 20.995 7.712 20.995L0 21L0.004 13.287C0.004 12.782 0.414 12.372 0.92 12.372C1.425 12.372 1.835 12.782 1.835 13.287V17.816Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\">According to Orthodox tradition, the national holiday marks the finding in the 4th Century of the cross that Jesus was crucified on\u2026<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 540px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-lightbox caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:56%\" data-lightbox-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/PcL5lhrX6YchFsNASCsNRA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xMDk4\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/c0ad9e21bc75252eada11e3bd449f494\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"A deacon in front of a Meskel bonfire in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Wednesday 27 September 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/0bpZtuadEhM_WF0Eicpwsw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/c0ad9e21bc75252eada11e3bd449f494\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A deacon in front of a Meskel bonfire in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Wednesday 27 September 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/0bpZtuadEhM_WF0Eicpwsw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/c0ad9e21bc75252eada11e3bd449f494\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><button class=\"link caas-lightbox\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;elm:expand;itc:1\"><span class=\"openArrows icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\"><path d=\"M12.372 0.92C12.372 0.414 12.782 0.004 13.287 0.004L21 0L20.996 7.712C20.996 8.217 20.586 8.628 20.08 8.628C19.574 8.628 19.164 8.217 19.164 7.712V3.183L12.337 10.011L10.988 8.663L17.816 1.835H13.287C12.782 1.835 12.372 1.425 12.372 0.92ZM1.835 17.816L8.663 10.988L10.012 12.337L3.183 19.164H7.712C8.218 19.164 8.627 19.574 8.627 20.08C8.627 20.586 8.218 20.995 7.712 20.995L0 21L0.004 13.287C0.004 12.782 0.414 12.372 0.92 12.372C1.425 12.372 1.835 12.782 1.835 13.287V17.816Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\">The celebrations culminate in the lighting of a giant bonfire &#8211; and much is read into the way the wood falls as it burns: to the east is a good sign; to the west is a bad omen.<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 540px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-lightbox caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:56%\" data-lightbox-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Xc8H9GlSjgGp3zqr8Jefyw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xMDk4\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/2ec0e509e31e08a63fdc35bf9280aa2e\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"A man walks at damaged in the earthquake, Tamazirt village, Marrakesh, Morocco, 22 September 2023.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/coUZqDWcUZOd5QdsU0GynA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/2ec0e509e31e08a63fdc35bf9280aa2e\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A man walks at damaged in the earthquake, Tamazirt village, Marrakesh, Morocco, 22 September 2023.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/coUZqDWcUZOd5QdsU0GynA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/2ec0e509e31e08a63fdc35bf9280aa2e\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><button class=\"link caas-lightbox\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;elm:expand;itc:1\"><span class=\"openArrows icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\"><path d=\"M12.372 0.92C12.372 0.414 12.782 0.004 13.287 0.004L21 0L20.996 7.712C20.996 8.217 20.586 8.628 20.08 8.628C19.574 8.628 19.164 8.217 19.164 7.712V3.183L12.337 10.011L10.988 8.663L17.816 1.835H13.287C12.782 1.835 12.372 1.425 12.372 0.92ZM1.835 17.816L8.663 10.988L10.012 12.337L3.183 19.164H7.712C8.218 19.164 8.627 19.574 8.627 20.08C8.627 20.586 8.218 20.995 7.712 20.995L0 21L0.004 13.287C0.004 12.782 0.414 12.372 0.92 12.372C1.425 12.372 1.835 12.782 1.835 13.287V17.816Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\">On Friday, a man walks through a palace in the Moroccan village of Tamazirt that was damaged in the earthquake earlier this month.<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 540px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-lightbox caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:56%\" data-lightbox-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/_s5daSkzkP4hGYxEqdPl.A--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xMDk4\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/d82d40e56e241d381aec991e4b7cf017\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"A storm swell breaks over Kalk Bay harbour during severe weather in Cape Town, South Africa - Monday 25 September 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/q1G.3mS0_Uc0Q6_DZPZAjQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/d82d40e56e241d381aec991e4b7cf017\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A storm swell breaks over Kalk Bay harbour during severe weather in Cape Town, South Africa - Monday 25 September 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/q1G.3mS0_Uc0Q6_DZPZAjQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/d82d40e56e241d381aec991e4b7cf017\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><button class=\"link caas-lightbox\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;elm:expand;itc:1\"><span class=\"openArrows icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\"><path d=\"M12.372 0.92C12.372 0.414 12.782 0.004 13.287 0.004L21 0L20.996 7.712C20.996 8.217 20.586 8.628 20.08 8.628C19.574 8.628 19.164 8.217 19.164 7.712V3.183L12.337 10.011L10.988 8.663L17.816 1.835H13.287C12.782 1.835 12.372 1.425 12.372 0.92ZM1.835 17.816L8.663 10.988L10.012 12.337L3.183 19.164H7.712C8.218 19.164 8.627 19.574 8.627 20.08C8.627 20.586 8.218 20.995 7.712 20.995L0 21L0.004 13.287C0.004 12.782 0.414 12.372 0.92 12.372C1.425 12.372 1.835 12.782 1.835 13.287V17.816Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\">A storm swell breaks over a harbour in South Africa&#8217;s coastal city of Cape Town on Monday as heavy rain and winds hit the country.<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 639px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-lightbox caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:67%\" data-lightbox-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/l5ItSbCr7ZWGlXUfG6pjWA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xMzAw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/f2e4cf289fb785f19e34834c8079c3dd\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"Members of a traditional isicathamiya group outside the Natal Playhouse Theatre in Durban, South Africa - Friday 23 September 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/ki8kOaw.WVzWNGyPGItThg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/f2e4cf289fb785f19e34834c8079c3dd\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Members of a traditional isicathamiya group outside the Natal Playhouse Theatre in Durban, South Africa - Friday 23 September 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/ki8kOaw.WVzWNGyPGItThg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/f2e4cf289fb785f19e34834c8079c3dd\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><button class=\"link caas-lightbox\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;elm:expand;itc:1\"><span class=\"openArrows icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\"><path d=\"M12.372 0.92C12.372 0.414 12.782 0.004 13.287 0.004L21 0L20.996 7.712C20.996 8.217 20.586 8.628 20.08 8.628C19.574 8.628 19.164 8.217 19.164 7.712V3.183L12.337 10.011L10.988 8.663L17.816 1.835H13.287C12.782 1.835 12.372 1.425 12.372 0.92ZM1.835 17.816L8.663 10.988L10.012 12.337L3.183 19.164H7.712C8.218 19.164 8.627 19.574 8.627 20.08C8.627 20.586 8.218 20.995 7.712 20.995L0 21L0.004 13.287C0.004 12.782 0.414 12.372 0.92 12.372C1.425 12.372 1.835 12.782 1.835 13.287V17.816Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\">Members of a South African male voice choir, known as an isicathamiya group, prepare for their performance in a theatre in Durban on Friday\u2026<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 540px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-lightbox caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:56%\" data-lightbox-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/PTiJfvR98YSHm4ypNGtkkw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xMDk4\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/a48a771714731fe85707ce2150f49d19\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"A shot showing the shoes of a group performing on stage during the annual Isicathamiya Competition held in Durban, South Africa - Friday 23 September 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/tayxd2TicdXrdwnsbj7kRw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/a48a771714731fe85707ce2150f49d19\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A shot showing the shoes of a group performing on stage during the annual Isicathamiya Competition held in Durban, South Africa - Friday 23 September 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/tayxd2TicdXrdwnsbj7kRw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/a48a771714731fe85707ce2150f49d19\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><button class=\"link caas-lightbox\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;elm:expand;itc:1\"><span class=\"openArrows icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\"><path d=\"M12.372 0.92C12.372 0.414 12.782 0.004 13.287 0.004L21 0L20.996 7.712C20.996 8.217 20.586 8.628 20.08 8.628C19.574 8.628 19.164 8.217 19.164 7.712V3.183L12.337 10.011L10.988 8.663L17.816 1.835H13.287C12.782 1.835 12.372 1.425 12.372 0.92ZM1.835 17.816L8.663 10.988L10.012 12.337L3.183 19.164H7.712C8.218 19.164 8.627 19.574 8.627 20.08C8.627 20.586 8.218 20.995 7.712 20.995L0 21L0.004 13.287C0.004 12.782 0.414 12.372 0.92 12.372C1.425 12.372 1.835 12.782 1.835 13.287V17.816Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\">They are competing with other groups to be crowned isicathamiya champions. Their harmonised singing style has its roots in the Zulu community.<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 540px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-lightbox caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:56%\" data-lightbox-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/1dM07Pd0muV6a9GdGhPw_g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xMDk4\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/237cb476844cd981b1487ae88b101059\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"Supporters of an opposition parliamentary candidate dance in Siphofaneni, Eswatini - Wednesday 27 September 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/e9EtNLyYGXKLzay3Hceklg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/237cb476844cd981b1487ae88b101059\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Supporters of an opposition parliamentary candidate dance in Siphofaneni, Eswatini - Wednesday 27 September 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/e9EtNLyYGXKLzay3Hceklg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/237cb476844cd981b1487ae88b101059\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><button class=\"link caas-lightbox\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;elm:expand;itc:1\"><span class=\"openArrows icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\"><path d=\"M12.372 0.92C12.372 0.414 12.782 0.004 13.287 0.004L21 0L20.996 7.712C20.996 8.217 20.586 8.628 20.08 8.628C19.574 8.628 19.164 8.217 19.164 7.712V3.183L12.337 10.011L10.988 8.663L17.816 1.835H13.287C12.782 1.835 12.372 1.425 12.372 0.92ZM1.835 17.816L8.663 10.988L10.012 12.337L3.183 19.164H7.712C8.218 19.164 8.627 19.574 8.627 20.08C8.627 20.586 8.218 20.995 7.712 20.995L0 21L0.004 13.287C0.004 12.782 0.414 12.372 0.92 12.372C1.425 12.372 1.835 12.782 1.835 13.287V17.816Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\">Supporters of an opposition parliamentary candidate in Eswatini, one of the world&#8217;s last remaining absolute monarchies, dance during a gathering on Wednesday in Siphofaneni\u2026<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 885px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-lightbox caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:92%\" data-lightbox-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Z3u4n94Chpqkxs1wnsxxeQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xODAw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/08ddf4a8d9de0a4e0dce28f43f6f583a\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"Opposition parliamentary candidate Nomalungelo Simelane in Siphofafeni, Eswatini - Wednesday 27 September 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/.F5qK7Y2qMZNXd1DAu47LQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTg4NQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/08ddf4a8d9de0a4e0dce28f43f6f583a\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Opposition parliamentary candidate Nomalungelo Simelane in Siphofafeni, Eswatini - Wednesday 27 September 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/.F5qK7Y2qMZNXd1DAu47LQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTg4NQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/08ddf4a8d9de0a4e0dce28f43f6f583a\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><button class=\"link caas-lightbox\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;elm:expand;itc:1\"><span class=\"openArrows icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\"><path d=\"M12.372 0.92C12.372 0.414 12.782 0.004 13.287 0.004L21 0L20.996 7.712C20.996 8.217 20.586 8.628 20.08 8.628C19.574 8.628 19.164 8.217 19.164 7.712V3.183L12.337 10.011L10.988 8.663L17.816 1.835H13.287C12.782 1.835 12.372 1.425 12.372 0.92ZM1.835 17.816L8.663 10.988L10.012 12.337L3.183 19.164H7.712C8.218 19.164 8.627 19.574 8.627 20.08C8.627 20.586 8.218 20.995 7.712 20.995L0 21L0.004 13.287C0.004 12.782 0.414 12.372 0.92 12.372C1.425 12.372 1.835 12.782 1.835 13.287V17.816Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\">The rally is for Nomalungelo Simelane, pictured here ahead of Friday&#8217;s vote. Political parties are banned in the kingdom, but she is one of the few candidates calling for democracy.<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 540px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-lightbox caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:56%\" data-lightbox-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/WNzex1WTOLYDVEDA52xbuQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xMDk4\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/4ca6c697be400b79cab3a00f7e17e87d\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"Polo fans gets ready to watch a match the Nairobi Polo Club in Nairobi, Kenya - Sunday 24 September 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/IHX8_sJZrCSlj4n5EA8KyQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/4ca6c697be400b79cab3a00f7e17e87d\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Polo fans gets ready to watch a match the Nairobi Polo Club in Nairobi, Kenya - Sunday 24 September 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/IHX8_sJZrCSlj4n5EA8KyQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/4ca6c697be400b79cab3a00f7e17e87d\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><button class=\"link caas-lightbox\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;elm:expand;itc:1\"><span class=\"openArrows icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\"><path d=\"M12.372 0.92C12.372 0.414 12.782 0.004 13.287 0.004L21 0L20.996 7.712C20.996 8.217 20.586 8.628 20.08 8.628C19.574 8.628 19.164 8.217 19.164 7.712V3.183L12.337 10.011L10.988 8.663L17.816 1.835H13.287C12.782 1.835 12.372 1.425 12.372 0.92ZM1.835 17.816L8.663 10.988L10.012 12.337L3.183 19.164H7.712C8.218 19.164 8.627 19.574 8.627 20.08C8.627 20.586 8.218 20.995 7.712 20.995L0 21L0.004 13.287C0.004 12.782 0.414 12.372 0.92 12.372C1.425 12.372 1.835 12.782 1.835 13.287V17.816Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\">Spectators gather at a polo club in Kenya&#8217;s capital, Nairobi, before a match on Sunday&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 540px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-lightbox caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:56%\" data-lightbox-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/ksiBP1kfY0.LhPLlE7wsDg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xMDk4\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/20338af55bca4a0dafd94aef3c2d902b\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"Stablemen and polo grooms spectate a match during the Casino Cup at the Nairobi Polo Club in Nairobi , Kenya - Saturday 23 September 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/ZeRzpuW.hf7Ilx01GA24bA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/20338af55bca4a0dafd94aef3c2d902b\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Stablemen and polo grooms spectate a match during the Casino Cup at the Nairobi Polo Club in Nairobi , Kenya - Saturday 23 September 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/ZeRzpuW.hf7Ilx01GA24bA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/20338af55bca4a0dafd94aef3c2d902b\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><button class=\"link caas-lightbox\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;elm:expand;itc:1\"><span class=\"openArrows icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\"><path d=\"M12.372 0.92C12.372 0.414 12.782 0.004 13.287 0.004L21 0L20.996 7.712C20.996 8.217 20.586 8.628 20.08 8.628C19.574 8.628 19.164 8.217 19.164 7.712V3.183L12.337 10.011L10.988 8.663L17.816 1.835H13.287C12.782 1.835 12.372 1.425 12.372 0.92ZM1.835 17.816L8.663 10.988L10.012 12.337L3.183 19.164H7.712C8.218 19.164 8.627 19.574 8.627 20.08C8.627 20.586 8.218 20.995 7.712 20.995L0 21L0.004 13.287C0.004 12.782 0.414 12.372 0.92 12.372C1.425 12.372 1.835 12.782 1.835 13.287V17.816Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\">The Nairobi Polo Club is hosting the Casino Cup &#8211; a three-day tournament that has stable hands and grooms engrossed&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 639px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-lightbox caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:67%\" data-lightbox-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/jz9D2W48874ATbVQ1jK34A--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xMzAw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/304e1b8b28e0eb04ead1eb3ebaedf5f6\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"Polo players compete for the ball during the Casino Cup at the Nairobi Polo Club in Nairobi on September 24, 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/hmJd4BtHe7GC2i1XHESVaA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/304e1b8b28e0eb04ead1eb3ebaedf5f6\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Polo players compete for the ball during the Casino Cup at the Nairobi Polo Club in Nairobi on September 24, 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/hmJd4BtHe7GC2i1XHESVaA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/304e1b8b28e0eb04ead1eb3ebaedf5f6\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><button class=\"link caas-lightbox\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;elm:expand;itc:1\"><span class=\"openArrows icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\"><path d=\"M12.372 0.92C12.372 0.414 12.782 0.004 13.287 0.004L21 0L20.996 7.712C20.996 8.217 20.586 8.628 20.08 8.628C19.574 8.628 19.164 8.217 19.164 7.712V3.183L12.337 10.011L10.988 8.663L17.816 1.835H13.287C12.782 1.835 12.372 1.425 12.372 0.92ZM1.835 17.816L8.663 10.988L10.012 12.337L3.183 19.164H7.712C8.218 19.164 8.627 19.574 8.627 20.08C8.627 20.586 8.218 20.995 7.712 20.995L0 21L0.004 13.287C0.004 12.782 0.414 12.372 0.92 12.372C1.425 12.372 1.835 12.782 1.835 13.287V17.816Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\">It is the oldest polo club in East Africa and several prominent tournaments are held there every year.<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 540px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-lightbox caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:56%\" data-lightbox-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/zEskS7g4kphQN8CALyXnzQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xMDk4\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/5b453aeba5b7f8581dcbd6e4c02ad89f\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"Muslims on a wall for Mawlid al-Nabawi at a mosque Kairouan, Tunisia - Tuesday 26 September 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/EFDxzBZEi84mGlTUEFZ2RQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/5b453aeba5b7f8581dcbd6e4c02ad89f\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Muslims on a wall for Mawlid al-Nabawi at a mosque Kairouan, Tunisia - Tuesday 26 September 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/EFDxzBZEi84mGlTUEFZ2RQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/5b453aeba5b7f8581dcbd6e4c02ad89f\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><button class=\"link caas-lightbox\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;elm:expand;itc:1\"><span class=\"openArrows icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\"><path d=\"M12.372 0.92C12.372 0.414 12.782 0.004 13.287 0.004L21 0L20.996 7.712C20.996 8.217 20.586 8.628 20.08 8.628C19.574 8.628 19.164 8.217 19.164 7.712V3.183L12.337 10.011L10.988 8.663L17.816 1.835H13.287C12.782 1.835 12.372 1.425 12.372 0.92ZM1.835 17.816L8.663 10.988L10.012 12.337L3.183 19.164H7.712C8.218 19.164 8.627 19.574 8.627 20.08C8.627 20.586 8.218 20.995 7.712 20.995L0 21L0.004 13.287C0.004 12.782 0.414 12.372 0.92 12.372C1.425 12.372 1.835 12.782 1.835 13.287V17.816Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\">On Tuesday evening, people in the Tunisian city of Kairouan gather at a mosque to mark the birth of Prophet Muhammad, an event known as Mawlid al-Nabawi&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 540px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-lightbox caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:56%\" data-lightbox-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/3u3e5bqNaF8OxE8tEs1NvA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xMDk4\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/f68772908943d6a995273945bf403bf1\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"A man and his son with headbands in Arabic reading: &quot;Prophet my love&quot; in Cairo, Egypt - Wednesday 27 September 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/di2eNTg4gJcpGCXrG9eoQA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/f68772908943d6a995273945bf403bf1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A man and his son with headbands in Arabic reading: &quot;Prophet my love&quot; in Cairo, Egypt - Wednesday 27 September 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/di2eNTg4gJcpGCXrG9eoQA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/f68772908943d6a995273945bf403bf1\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><button class=\"link caas-lightbox\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;elm:expand;itc:1\"><span class=\"openArrows icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\"><path d=\"M12.372 0.92C12.372 0.414 12.782 0.004 13.287 0.004L21 0L20.996 7.712C20.996 8.217 20.586 8.628 20.08 8.628C19.574 8.628 19.164 8.217 19.164 7.712V3.183L12.337 10.011L10.988 8.663L17.816 1.835H13.287C12.782 1.835 12.372 1.425 12.372 0.92ZM1.835 17.816L8.663 10.988L10.012 12.337L3.183 19.164H7.712C8.218 19.164 8.627 19.574 8.627 20.08C8.627 20.586 8.218 20.995 7.712 20.995L0 21L0.004 13.287C0.004 12.782 0.414 12.372 0.92 12.372C1.425 12.372 1.835 12.782 1.835 13.287V17.816Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\">The next day, Sufi Muslims in Egypt&#8217;s capital, Cairo, celebrate too &#8211; this man and his son wear headbands reading: &#8220;Prophet my love&#8221;.<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 540px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-lightbox caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:56%\" data-lightbox-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/K1WyQWj_7vDP_vCFoEn.MQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xMDk4\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/5e68e8fb24a6138faf05215e13320f9e\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"A protester doing a press-up in front of police in Accra, Ghana - Saturday 23 September 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Iz_pzQG8EakYE.fXP.mepQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/5e68e8fb24a6138faf05215e13320f9e\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A protester doing a press-up in front of police in Accra, Ghana - Saturday 23 September 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Iz_pzQG8EakYE.fXP.mepQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/5e68e8fb24a6138faf05215e13320f9e\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><button class=\"link caas-lightbox\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;elm:expand;itc:1\"><span class=\"openArrows icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\"><path d=\"M12.372 0.92C12.372 0.414 12.782 0.004 13.287 0.004L21 0L20.996 7.712C20.996 8.217 20.586 8.628 20.08 8.628C19.574 8.628 19.164 8.217 19.164 7.712V3.183L12.337 10.011L10.988 8.663L17.816 1.835H13.287C12.782 1.835 12.372 1.425 12.372 0.92ZM1.835 17.816L8.663 10.988L10.012 12.337L3.183 19.164H7.712C8.218 19.164 8.627 19.574 8.627 20.08C8.627 20.586 8.218 20.995 7.712 20.995L0 21L0.004 13.287C0.004 12.782 0.414 12.372 0.92 12.372C1.425 12.372 1.835 12.782 1.835 13.287V17.816Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\">Ghanaians gather on Saturday for a third day of anti-government protests in the capital, Accra, which the police had sought to ban\u2026.<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 540px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-lightbox caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:56%\" data-lightbox-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/M4KoId6dyfiNGMKrnPL8PQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xMDk4\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/f41d7643b8c48013eefe71e2a3bff84c\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"A demonstrator displays a placard anti-government protests in Accra, Ghana - Saturday 23 September 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/b2iq5IldV6QFHYgEHn.CxA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/f41d7643b8c48013eefe71e2a3bff84c\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A demonstrator displays a placard anti-government protests in Accra, Ghana - Saturday 23 September 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/b2iq5IldV6QFHYgEHn.CxA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/f41d7643b8c48013eefe71e2a3bff84c\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><button class=\"link caas-lightbox\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;elm:expand;itc:1\"><span class=\"openArrows icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\"><path d=\"M12.372 0.92C12.372 0.414 12.782 0.004 13.287 0.004L21 0L20.996 7.712C20.996 8.217 20.586 8.628 20.08 8.628C19.574 8.628 19.164 8.217 19.164 7.712V3.183L12.337 10.011L10.988 8.663L17.816 1.835H13.287C12.782 1.835 12.372 1.425 12.372 0.92ZM1.835 17.816L8.663 10.988L10.012 12.337L3.183 19.164H7.712C8.218 19.164 8.627 19.574 8.627 20.08C8.627 20.586 8.218 20.995 7.712 20.995L0 21L0.004 13.287C0.004 12.782 0.414 12.372 0.92 12.372C1.425 12.372 1.835 12.782 1.835 13.287V17.816Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\">The demonstration is about the high cost of living and alleged mismanagement of the economy by the government.<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 540px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-lightbox caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:56%\" data-lightbox-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/ZcC1iHqWscdLaKmLZigyKQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xMDk4\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/045531359fbadf2ad0ff0f915a1bb132\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"A man with condoms in Nakuru, Kenya - Tuesday 26 September 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/xRbtYes0bZSCm0CYuOUIJw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/045531359fbadf2ad0ff0f915a1bb132\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A man with condoms in Nakuru, Kenya - Tuesday 26 September 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/xRbtYes0bZSCm0CYuOUIJw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/045531359fbadf2ad0ff0f915a1bb132\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><button class=\"link caas-lightbox\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;elm:expand;itc:1\"><span class=\"openArrows icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\"><path d=\"M12.372 0.92C12.372 0.414 12.782 0.004 13.287 0.004L21 0L20.996 7.712C20.996 8.217 20.586 8.628 20.08 8.628C19.574 8.628 19.164 8.217 19.164 7.712V3.183L12.337 10.011L10.988 8.663L17.816 1.835H13.287C12.782 1.835 12.372 1.425 12.372 0.92ZM1.835 17.816L8.663 10.988L10.012 12.337L3.183 19.164H7.712C8.218 19.164 8.627 19.574 8.627 20.08C8.627 20.586 8.218 20.995 7.712 20.995L0 21L0.004 13.287C0.004 12.782 0.414 12.372 0.92 12.372C1.425 12.372 1.835 12.782 1.835 13.287V17.816Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\">A volunteer hands out condoms in the Kenyan town of Nakuru on Tuesday &#8211; World Contraception Day.<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 540px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-lightbox caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:56%\" data-lightbox-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/oblPuAXn4JlhT_f0o8g9QA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xMDk4\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/35601bbea99e85c78cdfcec579901e4f\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"A man in a car at the Africa Concours d'Elegance event at Nairobi racecourse, Kenya - Sunday 24 September 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/a_zcgrSstYMkuRn86efcIg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/35601bbea99e85c78cdfcec579901e4f\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A man in a car at the Africa Concours d'Elegance event at Nairobi racecourse, Kenya - Sunday 24 September 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/a_zcgrSstYMkuRn86efcIg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/35601bbea99e85c78cdfcec579901e4f\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><button class=\"link caas-lightbox\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;elm:expand;itc:1\"><span class=\"openArrows icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\"><path d=\"M12.372 0.92C12.372 0.414 12.782 0.004 13.287 0.004L21 0L20.996 7.712C20.996 8.217 20.586 8.628 20.08 8.628C19.574 8.628 19.164 8.217 19.164 7.712V3.183L12.337 10.011L10.988 8.663L17.816 1.835H13.287C12.782 1.835 12.372 1.425 12.372 0.92ZM1.835 17.816L8.663 10.988L10.012 12.337L3.183 19.164H7.712C8.218 19.164 8.627 19.574 8.627 20.08C8.627 20.586 8.218 20.995 7.712 20.995L0 21L0.004 13.287C0.004 12.782 0.414 12.372 0.92 12.372C1.425 12.372 1.835 12.782 1.835 13.287V17.816Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\">And a man poses in his car on Sunday during a vintage and classic car contest at Kenya&#8217;s Nairobi racecourse, which has entrants from across the continent.<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Images subject to copyright<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.yahoo.com\/africas-week-pictures-22-28-230608462.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. 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