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Africa's week in pictures: 10-16 March

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent:

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News imageEPA Puppeteers parade during the opening ceremony of the fourth edition of the Carthage International Puppetry Arts Festival (JAMC) in Tunis, Tunisia, 11 March 2023 .The fourth edition of the Carthage International Puppetry Arts Festival (JAMC) will be held from 11 to 18 March in Tunis and other cities across the country, where more than 100 puppeteers from all over the world will participate. The theme of this edition "Puppets, Art and Life"EPA
Puppeteers parade in Tunisia's capital on Saturday to mark the opening of a festival...
News imageEPA Nelbess Tounssi' puppet show produced by Tunisian National center for puppetry arts during the opening ceremony of the fourth edition of the Carthage International Puppetry Arts Festival (JAMC) in Tunis, Tunisia, 11 March 2023. The fourth edition of JAMC is held from 11 to 18 March in Tunis and other cities across the country, where more than 100 puppeteers from all over the world will participate. The theme of this edition "Puppets, Art and Life". Spain is this year's guest of honourEPA
More than 100 puppeteers are performing at the week-long show under the theme Puppets, Art and Life.
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News imageEPA A member of the Moroccan Circus performs during street performances on the occasion of the opening of the 6th edition of the Rencontres Interculturelles du Cirque d'Abidjan (RICA), in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, 15 March 2023. RICA will be held for six days at the French Institute in Abidjan. Ten countries including France, Japan, Brazil, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Burkina Faso, Canada, Italy, Nigeria and Switzerland are taking part.EPA
While a member of the Moroccan Circus shows his skills in Ivory Coast's main city Abidjan on Wednesday. Artists from 10 countries are putting on shows in the city.
News imageEPA One of the many displays on view at the Glow Fest at Sandton in Johannesburg, South Africa, 12 March 2023. The lantern festival showcases more than 50 wildlife displays put together from over 2,000 lanterns and 100,000 LED lightbulbs.EPA
In South Africa's main city Johannesburg on Saturday, the Glow Fest is held amidst the country's worst-ever power cuts, as people stay without electricity for up to 10 hours a day...
News imageEPA One of the many displays on view at the Glow Fest at Sandton in Johannesburg, South Africa, 12 March 2023. The lantern festival showcases more than 50 wildlife displays put together from over 2,000 lanterns and 100,000 LED lightbulbs.EPA
The festival showcases more than 50 wildlife displays put together from more than 2,000 lanterns and 100,000 energy-efficient LED lightbulbs.
News imageGetty Images People take part in the Holi Festival celebrations at Radhe Shyam Temple in Johannesburg, South Africa on March 11, 2023Getty Images
While on the same day, this young boy is painted in powder at a temple in Johannesburg during the Hindu festival of Holi, to celebrate spring, love, and new life...
News imageGetty Images People take part in the Holi Festival celebrations at the Sikh Union Club in Nairobi, Kenya on March 12, 2023Getty Images
A similar festival takes place the next day at the Sikh Union Club in Kenya's capital, Nairobi.
News imageGetty Images Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems attends the 95th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 12, 2023Getty Images
Nigerian singer Tems makes her debut appearance at the Oscars on Sunday. She told a magazine that her outfit was intended to send the message that "Yes, yes, I am here!" But some complained that those sitting behind her during the ceremony couldn't see.
News imageReuters People attend a mass funeral for the victims of Storm Freddy in Blantyre, Malawi March 15, 2023Reuters
In Malawi's main city Blantyre on Wednesday, mourners attend the funeral of 21 of the more than 200 people who died in floods and landslides caused by Tropical Storm Freddy.
News imageReuters Cabo Verdean military personnel train during the annual counter-terrorism program called "Operation Flintlock", in Sogakope, Ghana March 14, 2023Reuters
In Ghana's Cape Volta region on Tuesday, troops from Cape Verde take part in counter-terrorism training organised by the US.
News imageGetty Images This aerial view shows newly built houses and construction sites in the Saharawi area on the outskirts of Nouakchott, on March 14, 2023Getty Images
On the same day, this aerial view shows newly built houses and construction sites on the outskirts of Mauritania's capital, Nouakchott, which is on the edge of the Sahara Desert.

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