{"id":25781,"date":"2024-04-05T05:02:46","date_gmt":"2024-04-05T09:02:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/africas-week-in-pictures-29-march\/05\/04\/2024\/"},"modified":"2024-04-05T05:02:46","modified_gmt":"2024-04-05T09:02:46","slug":"africas-week-in-pictures-29-march","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/africas-week-in-pictures-29-march\/05\/04\/2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Africa&#8217;s week in pictures: 29 March"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>A selection of the week&#8217;s best photos from across the continent and beyond:<\/strong><\/p>\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\/fs4DHBLyGqQiizM5r1yc9Q--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xMzAw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/970018a663e1b69fb7d01ab4d9cf5e87\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A woman looks out of the window of a house.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/suHPFHPWV5xNK1DigLY4Tw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/970018a663e1b69fb7d01ab4d9cf5e87\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><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 woman looks out of the window in Touba, Senegal, on Sunday&#8230; [CEM OZDEL\/GETTY IMAGES]<\/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\/jFXr0FqqapTIJOGYOsNVnQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xMzAw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/8cfac61348dceba75f61dd72af8c4b08\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"Followers of the Baye Fall movement in Touba.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/ncFJDatF2Iwk1q1axjuILg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/8cfac61348dceba75f61dd72af8c4b08\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Followers of the Baye Fall movement in Touba.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/ncFJDatF2Iwk1q1axjuILg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/8cfac61348dceba75f61dd72af8c4b08\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><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 holy city is hosting pilgrims who belong to the Baye Fall Muslim group, known for their patchwork clothes. [CEM OZDEL\/GETTY IMAGES]<\/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\/V_7jSnM3Cwge6_NSc1jhXQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xMzAw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/f4bfbe579b6f0faa4c9bbab37a60cf42\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"A mask made of carved wood and brightly coloured textiles.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/XVLLw0YjwrKC1cIxNbzUfw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/f4bfbe579b6f0faa4c9bbab37a60cf42\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A mask made of carved wood and brightly coloured textiles.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/XVLLw0YjwrKC1cIxNbzUfw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/f4bfbe579b6f0faa4c9bbab37a60cf42\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><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 man sports a mask representing the antelope during Festimasq, the festival of masks, in central Burkina Faso. [FANNY NOARO-KABRE\/AFP]<\/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\/x1wSl8yDYD_LTwcZ49a63w--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xMzAw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/44e5a8a19426d52fc0a2eb110e9094e7\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"Akinrodoye Samuel tackles the 11.8km stretch of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, Nigeria, on 30 March.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/gpVYFipZfbxXaCjVNEDqQg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/44e5a8a19426d52fc0a2eb110e9094e7\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Akinrodoye Samuel tackles the 11.8km stretch of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, Nigeria, on 30 March.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/gpVYFipZfbxXaCjVNEDqQg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/44e5a8a19426d52fc0a2eb110e9094e7\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><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\">Akinrodoye Samuel leaps into a river in the Nigerian city of Lagos, where he is swimming to raise awareness of mental health and suicide prevention. [MARVELLOUS DUROWAIYA\/REUTERS]<\/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\/5dpdIWo3MMXrRUvC05hOpg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xMzAw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/971e42dc3c19e84e85505c9f82d860c9\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"Fans of Tyla pose for a photograph.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/xYHUabUi1FAz2IztZT.QMw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/971e42dc3c19e84e85505c9f82d860c9\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Fans of Tyla pose for a photograph.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/xYHUabUi1FAz2IztZT.QMw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/971e42dc3c19e84e85505c9f82d860c9\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><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 in Johannesburg, fans carry photos and memorabilia as they queue to meet South African star of the moment Tyla&#8230; [PHILL MAGAKOE\/AFP]<\/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\/tbnSfEUvIAkG0Aveb9V.YQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xMDk4\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/edc6252e1b09fe0d4bd832648ee0ae2e\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"Tyla (R) poses for a selfie with a fan (L).\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/OOLiu0u._LPvY7np5JVqhQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/edc6252e1b09fe0d4bd832648ee0ae2e\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Tyla (R) poses for a selfie with a fan (L).\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/OOLiu0u._LPvY7np5JVqhQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/edc6252e1b09fe0d4bd832648ee0ae2e\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><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\">Some were lucky enough to get selfies with the Grammy-winning singer. [PHILL MAGAKOE\/AFP]<\/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\/lBMSb6Tr4FXD7dqsGjF8vw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xMzAw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/3dba074870a06c17a236be55591e2457\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"People take photos out of the windows of a minibus in Naivasha.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/7BxtfThiwbsWFR4DU_MYbw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/3dba074870a06c17a236be55591e2457\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"People take photos out of the windows of a minibus in Naivasha.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/7BxtfThiwbsWFR4DU_MYbw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/3dba074870a06c17a236be55591e2457\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><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\">People arrive by minibus to watch the World Rally Championship Safari Rally in Kenya on Sunday. [TONY KARUMBA\/AFP]<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 660px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-lightbox caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:69%\" data-lightbox-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/BYWpt8CN9ALM49GkphVW0Q--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xMzQy\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/af2e1dd62abdc898554e5491b59214e1\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"Egyptian women prepare Egyptian butter biscuits, in Tanta, some 100km north of Cairo.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/xvFWju0_LiAGPjmMmx0uIg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY2MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/af2e1dd62abdc898554e5491b59214e1\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Egyptian women prepare Egyptian butter biscuits, in Tanta, some 100km north of Cairo.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/xvFWju0_LiAGPjmMmx0uIg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY2MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/af2e1dd62abdc898554e5491b59214e1\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><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\">Women make kahk, a type of Egyptian butter biscuit, in the town of Tana on Tuesday. [KHALED ELFIQ\/EPA]<\/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\/LZt8TQpx.9jLNpK8QCs1ZA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xMzAw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/de5efa2c81a0b9b08cb47723738f5907\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"A woman walks past colourful beach huts.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/65iSlIwMErcT2I3tCpGXUQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/de5efa2c81a0b9b08cb47723738f5907\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A woman walks past colourful beach huts.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/65iSlIwMErcT2I3tCpGXUQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/de5efa2c81a0b9b08cb47723738f5907\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><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\">Brightly painted beach huts line this part of the coast in Cape Town, South Africa, on Wednesday. [ESA ALEXANDER\/REUTERS]<\/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\/Sy_hxxkqSN_mFmkIPPgXKg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xMDk4\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/696396d8c278049548d938c59b4d3646\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"Bassirou Diomaye Faye (C) and his wives pose after his swearing-in.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/64KGNa5wFVqI8ebngufNOQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/696396d8c278049548d938c59b4d3646\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Bassirou Diomaye Faye (C) and his wives pose after his swearing-in.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/64KGNa5wFVqI8ebngufNOQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/696396d8c278049548d938c59b4d3646\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><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\">Bassirou Diomaye Faye is sworn in on Tuesday &#8211; becoming Senegal&#8217;s youngest president and the first to be polygamous. It means Senegal has two first ladies &#8211; Marie Khone Faye (L) and Absa Faye (R). [JOHN WESSELS\/AFP]<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 615px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-lightbox caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:64%\" data-lightbox-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/3TW9wMnomILYq.GJCQT_VQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xMjUw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/466461763c1e22078100de96eb734ae4\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"A child holds a candle during Easter vigil mass...\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/LwQ_RdfF1Ns1msXk8SqkSQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxNQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/466461763c1e22078100de96eb734ae4\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A child holds a candle during Easter vigil mass...\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/LwQ_RdfF1Ns1msXk8SqkSQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxNQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/466461763c1e22078100de96eb734ae4\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><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\">Young worshippers join an Easter vigil on Saturday at St Joanes in Kenya&#8217;s capital, Nairobi&#8230; [MONICAH MWANGI\/REUTERS]<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 757px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-lightbox caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:79%\" data-lightbox-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/sAM3c1J3hbc9qk9t_4VxFg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xNTQw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/1088acb81aa3bb4840655dd104690097\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"The Sacred Heart Catholic Church Players perform &quot;The Passion of Jesus&quot;.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/oED7Kg32hexMOao1TlaWJw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTc1Nw--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/1088acb81aa3bb4840655dd104690097\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Sacred Heart Catholic Church Players perform &quot;The Passion of Jesus&quot;.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/oED7Kg32hexMOao1TlaWJw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTc1Nw--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/1088acb81aa3bb4840655dd104690097\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><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 day before, on Good Friday, a Catholic theatre group in Lagos performs the Passion of Jesus &#8211; complete with Roman centurions&#8230; [MARVELLOUS DUROWAIYA\/REUTERS]<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 585px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-lightbox caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:61%\" data-lightbox-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/FBQDUqtjvlp9In7R88ALtQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xMTkw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/0cdc6c7bd7aab0d54b455c5c08e667aa\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"A Catholic devotee attends the re-enactment of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Good Friday, 29 March.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/f8poNwkh7_k7Z7CQhdUpcg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU4NQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/0cdc6c7bd7aab0d54b455c5c08e667aa\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A Catholic devotee attends the re-enactment of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Good Friday, 29 March.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/f8poNwkh7_k7Z7CQhdUpcg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU4NQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/0cdc6c7bd7aab0d54b455c5c08e667aa\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><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\">While in Uganda, this woman attends a Good Friday procession in the capital, Kampala. [ABUBAKER LUBOWA\/RETUERS]<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 669px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-lightbox caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:70%\" data-lightbox-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/vNZ7iKVKhb3veSgztxLtug--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xMzYw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/9e42370ab36d74003ddcf64d345cd0e1\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"People sit at a long makeshift table in Heideveld on 30 March.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/IOKKolClaIIbbLB7RO5I7A--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY2OQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/9e42370ab36d74003ddcf64d345cd0e1\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"People sit at a long makeshift table in Heideveld on 30 March.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/IOKKolClaIIbbLB7RO5I7A--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY2OQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/9e42370ab36d74003ddcf64d345cd0e1\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><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 people living in Heideveld, an area of Cape Town, sit down to a meal together on Saturday. 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