Fire, fairies, and festivities: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Africa’s Fire Mountain Unleashes a Stunning Lava Show
Deep within Africa’s Great Rift Valley, Virunga National Park is home to some of the continent’s most active volcanoes, including the formidable Nyamulagira. This shield volcano has a long history of ...
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Wildfire Burning on Table Mountain Moves Toward Cape Town
Firefighters have battled a blaze on the slopes in the national park for days. The fire spread overnight toward Cape Town’s central business district. By Isabella Kwai Firefighters in Cape Town ...
LA Mayor Karen Bass accused of deleting texts in wake of wildfire disaster
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing accusations of deleting her text messages from the early days of the deadly wildfires, according to a report.
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LA Mayor Bass concedes Africa trip was ‘absolutely’ a mistake after botched wildfire response
Los Angeles’ Democratic Mayor Karen Bass Thursday conceded her Africa trip was “absolutely ... even though there was a high fire risk known at the time. The Palisades Fire started Jan ...
Emails prove Karen Bass’ office knew of ‘critical’ fire risk before LA mayor skipped off to Africa
Mayor Karen Bass’ office had been warned of “critical” fire conditions before the Palisades Fire — despite her claims that she knew nothing of the danger when she left the ...
Mozambique police fire on march by opposition supporters, Lusa reports
Mozambican police fired on supporters of opposition leader Venancio Mondlane in the capital Maputo on Wednesday, injuring one ...
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Fire, fairies, and festivities: Africa's top shots
Marvellous Durowaiye / Reuters Fire breathers impress the crowd at the closing ceremony of the Ecowas Africa Wrestling Tournament, which brings together the best wrestlers from across West Africa ...