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Africa in pictures: 27 Sept-3 Oct

Haile Gebrselassie of Ethiopia crosses the finish line at the Berlin marathon to break his own world record, 28 September 2008

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On Sunday, Haile Gebrselassie of Ethiopia crosses the finish line at the Berlin marathon in Germany to beat his own world record, clocking a time of 2:03:59.

A US officer watches the MV Faina off Somalia, 30 September 2008

A US officer watches the MV Faina off Somalia, 30 September 2008

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On Tuesday, a US officer off the coast of Somalia monitors the Faina, a cargo ship seized by pirates with about 30 T-72 tanks and other weapons on board.

Zimbabweans queue to withdraw money from the bank in Harare, 30 September 2008

Zimbabweans queue to withdraw money from the bank in Harare, 30 September 2008

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On the same day in the Zimbabwean capital, Harare, people queue to withdraw money from the bank as inflation and cash shortages continue to cripple the economy.

Rescued European and Egyptian hostages board a military helicopter in Cairo, 29 September 2008

Rescued European and Egyptian hostages board a military helicopter in Cairo, 29 September 2008

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European and Egyptian hostages who had been held in the area bordering Egypt, Sudan, Libya and Chad board an Egyptian military helicopter in Cairo on Monday after their release.

Suspects accused of dumping deadly toxic waste enter court in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, 29 September 2008

Suspects accused of dumping deadly toxic waste enter court in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, 29 September 2008

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Also on Monday, suspects accused over the dumping of toxic waste in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, enter court on the first day of their trial...

Protestors demonstrate in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on the day of the trial over toxic waste dumping, 29 September 2008

Protestors demonstrate in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on the day of the trial over toxic waste dumping, 29 September 2008

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... as some Abidjan residents who say they were disfigured by the chemical waste dumped two years ago, protest on the city's streets demanding justice.

Residents push a woman down a flooded street in Ghardaia, Algeria, 2 October 2008

Residents push a woman down a flooded street in Ghardaia, Algeria, 2 October 2008

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In Ghardaia, an oasis town on the edge of the Algerian Sahara, residents try to cope with Thursday's flash floods that left about 30 people dead.

A Guinean tank takes part in a parade to celebrate 50 years of independence in Conakry, 2 October 2008

A Guinean tank takes part in a parade to celebrate 50 years of independence in Conakry, 2 October 2008

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And on the same day in Guinea, tanks roll down the streets of the capital, Conakry in a parade to mark 50 years of independence. For more on Africa's week tune into BBC Weekend Network Africa.

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