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China Daily Africa | Updated: 2015-05-22 09:19

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After the coup: Women walk in Bujumbura, Burundi, on May 16. Life is returning to normal in Bujumbura after the failure of an attempted coup by Major General Godefroid Niyombare against Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza. Yang Mengxi / Xinhua

Wushu training: Chinese martial arts master Wang Lining corrects a student in Abuja, Nigeria, on May 16. Young Nigerians, who have developed a passion for ancient Chinese martial arts, are being trained by the renowned master. Yangyang / Xinhua

Green growth forum: Achim Steiner, executive director of the United Nations Environmental Program, delivers a speech during the first African Regional Green Growth Forum in Nairobi, Kenya, on May 13. The forum drew international and African leaders, across private and public sectors, to act together for inclusive green growth. Sun Ruibo / Xinhua

Terror police drill: Kenya Police Service's elite squad, Recce Squad, takes part in an anti-terror drill at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya, on May 19. Kenya organized the drill ahead of a July visit from US President Barack Obama. Simbi Kusimba / Xinhua

Flying high: Aircraft perform stunts during the Matsieng International Airshow in Rasesa, Botswana, on May 16. The event attracted participants from all over southern Africa. Koone Boikaego / Xinhua

Helping hand: A health worker gives a vaccine to a Somali citizen evacuated from Yemen at Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu, Somalia, on May 18. Somalia evacuated 95 nationals from the war-ravaged country as part of the government's efforts to protect its citizens on May 18. Faisal Isse / Xinhua

(China Daily Africa Weekly 05/22/2015 page5)

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