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

Nigeria international Sylvester Igboun becomes the first African footballer to leave the Russian Premier League following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Diébédo Francis Kéré says receiving the Pritzker Prize has made him the "happiest man on this planet".

Ukraine's embassies in some African countries have been told to stop recruiting combat volunteers.

A misleading photo has been used by some to suggest the continent should support Russia in Ukraine.

Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech rejects the chance to play for Morocco in their 2022 World Cup play-off against DR Congo.

Sonia Mugabo left her job in New York to come back to home to Rwanda and start her own fashion brand.

Support seems to be growing for two groups who are campaigning against undocumented foreign nationals.

African rugby's governing body is accused of ignoring the interests of game on the continent after deciding to host 2023 Rugby World Cup qualifiers in France.

Hauwa's son Suleiman is a Nigerian student in Sumy - she says the family are fearful and anxious.

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

Kenya's Deputy President William Ruto insists that he and President Kenyatta "just see politics differently".

The thousands of manuscripts contain centuries of African writing on maths, medicine and more.

Nigeria international Asisat Oshoala extends her deal with La Liga and Women's Champions League holders Barcelona until 2024.

A video of a woman driver being assaulted by motorbike taxi riders sparks renewed calls for action.

Ros Atkins looks at why global food price rises appear inevitable as a consequence of Russia invading Ukraine.

Justice Christopher, who played for Nigeria against England at the 2002 World Cup, has died suddenly at the age of 40.

Namibian Gracia Kibangu says she came out as queer during a beauty contest to live her truth.

With large numbers of nurses emigrating, patient care is suffering as there are not enough staff.

Software developer Angela Mugo changed her line of work after repeatedly being denied a job as an electrical engineer.