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China Daily Africa | Updated: 2015-08-07 10:30

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They've got game: NBA players and guests participating in the first NBA Africa Game 2015 pose at the American International School of Johannesburg in Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa on July 29. On Aug 1, in the first officially sanctioned NBA game in Africa, Team World defeated Team Africa 101-97. Five-time NBA champion coach Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs coached Team Africa, comprised of players born in Africa and second-generation African players. Brooklyn Nets Coach Lionel Hollins coached Team World. Zhai Jianlan / Xinhua

Peak of the inferno: Furnace Volcano on the French island of La Reunion in the Indian Ocean on Aug 1. The volcano is one of the most active in the world. Zhang Chuanshi / Xinhua

Building a better life: Children are seen playing at the Badbaado Orphanage Center in Mogadishu, capital of Somalia, on Aug 3. The Chinese embassy has donated education facilities and furniture to the center. Faisal Isse / Xinhua

Trees of life: Chinese telecom company ZTE shows its support for Ethiopia's green growth strategy through its annual tree planting program in Addis Ababa on Aug 4. In 2015, ZTE has helped plant 2,000 trees in the outskirts of the capital, with 100 ZTE employees taking part. Michael Tewelde / Xinhua

Tradition and respect: Officials in Buganda, a traditional kingdom within Uganda, play drums as a sign of respect for the king during the opening of the 23rd Lukiiko (parliament) at Bulange Mengo, Uganda, on Aug 3. Ronald Muwenda Mutebi, the kabaka or king, asked parents to help end the killings of adults and children. Joseph Kiggundu / Xinhua

Prow to the wind: Visitors inspect aircraft ready to take off at the Namibia International Air Show 2015 at Hosea Kutako International Airport in Windhoek, Namibia, on Aug 1. Wu Changwei / Xinhua

(China Daily Africa Weekly 08/07/2015 page5)

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