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Africa in pictures: 19-25 July

Libyan protesters hold up placards picturing Muammar Gaddafi, 23 July 2008

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In Tripoli, protestors hold placards picturing Muammar Gaddafi, as they demonstrate outside the Swiss embassy on Wednesday, following the arrest of the Libyan leader’s son in Switzerland.

Man buying tomatoes in Harare, Zimbabwe, 23 July 2008

Man buying tomatoes in Harare, Zimbabwe, 23 July 2008

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On the same day in Zimbabwe's capital, Harare, a man buys tomatoes for Z$20bn a piece. Meanwhile, political leaders began negotiating over the country’s post-election crisis in neighbouring South Africa.

Jamaican reggae singer Shaggy performs at the Carthage International Festival, 22 July 2008

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On Tuesday, the Jamaican reggae singer Shaggy entertains the crowd at the 44th Carthage International Festival near Tunis.

Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir speaks to supporters in Nyala, South Darfur, 23 July 2008

Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir speaks to supporters in Nyala, South Darfur, 23 July 2008

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Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir addresses supporters on Wednesday during a rare visit to Darfur, where he has been accused of war crimes by the International Criminal Court.

Somali children queue for food aid in Mogadishu, 21 July 2008

Somali children queue for food aid in Mogadishu, 21 July 2008

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On Monday, Somali children queue to receive food aid on the outskirts of the capital, Mogadishu. At least 2.5 million Somalis need help, as the country struggles to cope with drought and conflict.

The new world Scrabble champion, Ivorian Elisee Poka, in Dakar, Senegal, 24 July 2008

The new world Scrabble champion, Ivorian Elisee Poka, in Dakar, Senegal, 24 July 2008

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Francophone World Scrabble Champion Ivorian Elisee Poka draws letters as he contests the final in Dakar, Senegal, on Thursday. For more African news, tune in to BBC Weekend Network Africa.

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