{"id":37122,"date":"2024-10-11T02:51:50","date_gmt":"2024-10-11T06:51:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/oil-toil-and-ink-africas-top-shots\/11\/10\/2024\/"},"modified":"2024-10-11T02:51:50","modified_gmt":"2024-10-11T06:51:50","slug":"oil-toil-and-ink-africas-top-shots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/oil-toil-and-ink-africas-top-shots\/11\/10\/2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Oil, toil and ink: Africa&#8217;s top shots"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>A selection of the week&#8217;s best photos from across the African continent and beyond:<\/strong><\/p>\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\/pAm6HmPjedvC4QAhwoLhhQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIwNDg7aD0xMzY2\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/c1b3eb403b8d3eeefe8b9045e0ae2879\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A protestor from Extinction Rebellion Cape Town (C), wearing clothes that represents Africa, is being threatened by 'Fossil Fuel Vampires' dressed in lawyers outfits during a demonstration against the ongoing use of fossil fuels, outside the venue where the Africa Oil Week Conference is being held.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/jphul0DvJXUy8QVgo1EetA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/c1b3eb403b8d3eeefe8b9045e0ae2879\" 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\">Hoping to win hearts and minds with humour, Extinction Rebellion protesters pose as &#8220;fossil fuel vampires&#8221; preying on Mother Earth outside an oil producers&#8217; conference on Tuesday, in the South African city of Cape Town. The campaigners say time is running out to fix the global climate crisis. [RODGER BOSCH \/ AFP]<\/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\/Ksa1Wl21t2OaMgPbW0DQHA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIwNDg7aD0xMzY2\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/e87af884c02618844b7b7d69c6962786\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"An Egyptian street vendor displays watches for sale at the Saturday market in downtown Cairo.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/WoWUQ0p6kdHJR.LF3pcGjA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/e87af884c02618844b7b7d69c6962786\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"An Egyptian street vendor displays watches for sale at the Saturday market in downtown Cairo.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/WoWUQ0p6kdHJR.LF3pcGjA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/e87af884c02618844b7b7d69c6962786\" 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\">Time is also on the mind of this market vendor in Cairo, Egypt, offering masses of watches for sale. [Khaled DESOUKI \/ AFP]<\/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\/MjGE_EvdbcJhmD0yrLJ1nQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIwNDg7aD0xMzY2\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/60809ef01013d0946fdba972ac43347b\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"A Tunisian dips his finger in ink after casting his vote in the presidential election at a polling station in Tunis.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/p2dneli_BrOs5aSTNHmKFg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/60809ef01013d0946fdba972ac43347b\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A Tunisian dips his finger in ink after casting his vote in the presidential election at a polling station in Tunis.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/p2dneli_BrOs5aSTNHmKFg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/60809ef01013d0946fdba972ac43347b\" 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<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 597px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-lightbox caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:62%\" data-lightbox-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/rQuWZ8L7GBST56r1UAS6pg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTI0MDA7aD0xNDky\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/b9db03b066c56f94df997744936ee58d\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"A woman dressed in a traditional Oromo costume attends the Irreecha celebration, the Oromo people's thanksgiving festival at Hora Arsadi in Bishoftu.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/qACqNnZ4nmdN8gmoDLk22w--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU5Nw--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/b9db03b066c56f94df997744936ee58d\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A woman dressed in a traditional Oromo costume attends the Irreecha celebration, the Oromo people's thanksgiving festival at Hora Arsadi in Bishoftu.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/qACqNnZ4nmdN8gmoDLk22w--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU5Nw--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/b9db03b066c56f94df997744936ee58d\" 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 Sunday, people in the central Ethiopian town of Bishoftu mark Irreecha&#8230; [TIKSA NEGERI \/ REUTERS]<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 644px\">\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\/CGOyREjQ36vPixBBI.op5w--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xMzEw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/15a5e694660e286afe5d300c2b9c4465\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"Women dressed in traditional Oromo costumes attend the Irreecha celebration, the Oromo people's thanksgiving festival at Hora Arsadi.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/7cd6YEBX6tVUJFG3qtR7qA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0NA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/15a5e694660e286afe5d300c2b9c4465\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Women dressed in traditional Oromo costumes attend the Irreecha celebration, the Oromo people's thanksgiving festival at Hora Arsadi.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/7cd6YEBX6tVUJFG3qtR7qA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0NA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/15a5e694660e286afe5d300c2b9c4465\" 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\">It is a thanksgiving festival observed by the Oromo people&#8230; [TIKSA NEGERI \/ REUTERS]<\/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\/Pm1U1kImQ41um2BPT057lw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIwNDg7aD0xMzY2\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/87b4350daf271d7799ddb4c36721f76e\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"Men from the Oromo community wear ceremonial uniforms as they gather at Meskel square to celebrate 'Irreecha' in Addis Ababa.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/wEHCv_t7_LhPYXT3Q_5Ufw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/87b4350daf271d7799ddb4c36721f76e\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Men from the Oromo community wear ceremonial uniforms as they gather at Meskel square to celebrate 'Irreecha' in Addis Ababa.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/wEHCv_t7_LhPYXT3Q_5Ufw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/87b4350daf271d7799ddb4c36721f76e\" 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\">These men join celebrations held in the capital city, Addis Ababa&#8230; [Michele Spatari \/ AFP]<\/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\/r9R4KeVLkVahZ2jAZQX0PA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIwNDg7aD0xMzY2\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/a4c97f5c142a944144a025a4dcd5a110\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"People from the Oromo community splash themselves with water to celebrate 'Irreecha' in Addis Ababa.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/eUyaXb2iGSPui5HjbiD1cw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/a4c97f5c142a944144a025a4dcd5a110\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"People from the Oromo community splash themselves with water to celebrate 'Irreecha' in Addis Ababa.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/eUyaXb2iGSPui5HjbiD1cw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/a4c97f5c142a944144a025a4dcd5a110\" 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\">One tradition involves dunking freshly cut grass and flowers in water to thank Waaqa &#8211; meaning God &#8211; for the rainy season, which comes to an end at this time of year. [Michele Spatari \/ 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\/gNFAIofeHwU6H8H9_KenlQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xMzAw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/3008bbae7144b8f6d480453d7ed50c1a\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"A man handles a gold bar in a wash basin.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Sy0GFES7JcvK9pOYGkIUIw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/3008bbae7144b8f6d480453d7ed50c1a\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A man handles a gold bar in a wash basin.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Sy0GFES7JcvK9pOYGkIUIw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/3008bbae7144b8f6d480453d7ed50c1a\" 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 cleans impurities off a gold bar during the smelting process at a refinery in Ghana on Monday. [FRANCIS KOKOROKO \/ REUTERS]<\/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\/gtmMRyMe8NqtaYm142XwdA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIwNDg7aD0xMzY2\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/45983aeadc0b80b90ae726e3d2d7a779\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"A man navigates a pirogue between the houses of the Tougoude district, in the south-east of Ndjamena's ninth arrondissement, flooded by the Logone River.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/l5H24EumA1MVLa_lW1wS2A--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/45983aeadc0b80b90ae726e3d2d7a779\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A man navigates a pirogue between the houses of the Tougoude district, in the south-east of Ndjamena's ninth arrondissement, flooded by the Logone River.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/l5H24EumA1MVLa_lW1wS2A--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/45983aeadc0b80b90ae726e3d2d7a779\" 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 the same day, this man in Chad&#8217;s capital city of N&#8217;Djamena has little choice but to get around by canoe. The Logone river has flooded this south-eastern district called Tougoude. [JORIS BOLOMEY \/ AFP]<\/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\/Ft6bs9LYQwSnjtX9wBuSrg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIwNDg7aD0xMzY2\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/b55a376e1771038b9c1b0ed180a8479c\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"Members of the Chagossian community gather with banners and placards outside the parliament in London, the UK.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/nu4u.DXFC1XwHAiqKfAGHA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/b55a376e1771038b9c1b0ed180a8479c\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Members of the Chagossian community gather with banners and placards outside the parliament in London, the UK.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/nu4u.DXFC1XwHAiqKfAGHA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/b55a376e1771038b9c1b0ed180a8479c\" 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 Monday, Chagos Islanders living in the UK denounce the British government&#8217;s decision to cede control of their homeland to Mauritius &#8211; saying they were not consulted and their sovereignty has once again been violated. [ADRIAN DENNIS \/ AFP]<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 582px\">\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\/2cu7qs64L_qJ2FUIhK0qYA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xMTg0\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/feff6ed6939400eaf7849e30cd54d597\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"A 12 meter high miniature model of the Eiffel Tower named Touruffin assembled by Ampasapito craftsman Ruffin Rakotomalala stands in Ampasampito neighbourhood of Antananarivo.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Qd20pRXnrseRvijLT72etQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU4Mg--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/feff6ed6939400eaf7849e30cd54d597\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A 12 meter high miniature model of the Eiffel Tower named Touruffin assembled by Ampasapito craftsman Ruffin Rakotomalala stands in Ampasampito neighbourhood of Antananarivo.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Qd20pRXnrseRvijLT72etQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU4Mg--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/feff6ed6939400eaf7849e30cd54d597\" 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\">In Madagascar&#8217;s capital Antananarivo on Monday, this miniature replica of the Eiffel Tower is seen from below. The 12-metre-high model is the work of Ruffin Rakotomalala. [ZO ANDRIANJAFY \/ REUTERS]<\/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\/lUoilWge3_xjQ_C09ROv2Q--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTI0MDA7aD0xNjAw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/804cdb92ba5958e45ed0da4466527b00\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"A wild fox runs by the honour guard lined up for the visit of the Mauritanian president to Bellevue Palace in Berlin.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/H8qQ_JaKvg_3ZE9sLu8aSg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/804cdb92ba5958e45ed0da4466527b00\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A wild fox runs by the honour guard lined up for the visit of the Mauritanian president to Bellevue Palace in Berlin.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/H8qQ_JaKvg_3ZE9sLu8aSg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/804cdb92ba5958e45ed0da4466527b00\" 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 finally, as Mauritania&#8217;s President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani is received at Germany&#8217;s Bellevue Palace on Tuesday, a wild fox darts past the guardsmen and women. [FILIP SINGER \/ EPA]<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<h2>From the BBC in Africa this week:<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 295px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-lightbox caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:31%\" data-lightbox-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/F2o7KIiDCzZU9x7aha32PQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD02MDA-\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/e70f5e2d3e91b5ce9a04201c81e1134b\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"A woman looking at her mobile phone and the graphic BBC News Africa\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/R53CmdtQyYsC7RR0ZwFhBA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTI5NQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/e70f5e2d3e91b5ce9a04201c81e1134b\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A woman looking at her mobile phone and the graphic BBC News Africa\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/R53CmdtQyYsC7RR0ZwFhBA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTI5NQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/e70f5e2d3e91b5ce9a04201c81e1134b\" 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 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