2023: Africa's Notable Moments in Photos
From two coups in West and Central Africa and extreme weather exacerbating a humanitarian crisis in East Africa, to elections in eight African countries and South Africa’s historic win at the Rugby World Cup, VOA Africa looks back at events that shaped the continent in 2023.
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A man carrying his bicycle crosses through a flooded Muuoni River, where 8 people are said to have drowned overnight while crossing the river at Mukaa area, Makueni county, Kenya's Eastern region, Friday November 24, 2023. Flood-related death toll increased as heavy rains continued to pound across East Africa.
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Women walk through flood water after heavy rainfall, in Mogadishu Somalia, Monday, November 20, 2023.
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Fashionistas wait for the start of Johannesburg Fashion Week 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa, Wednesday, November 8, 2023.
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South Africa's Siya Kolisi holds the Webb Ellis trophy as fans welcome South Africa' Springbok team during their arrival at O.R Tambo's international airport in Johannesburg, South Africa, Tuesday October 31, 2023, after the Rugby World Cup.