Africa’s week in pictures: 12-18 May 2023
A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week. BBC News – Africa
Craig Taylor
One million cancel broadband as living costs rise
Citizen’s Advice says the high cost of living means many are struggling to afford the essential service. BBC News – Business
How Canadian walrus Smooshi ended up in Abu Dhabi
The tale involves a long legal battle and a unique bond between a man and Smooshi the walrus. BBC News – Middle East
Guillermo Lasso: Ecuador’s President dissolves parliament
President Guillermo Lasso was facing an imminent impeachment vote over embezzlement charges. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Ukraine: The Mariupol steel workers longing for home
Mariupol’s former Azovstal workers yearn for their old lives in the now Russian-held city. BBC News – Europe
Property register fines worth £1bn not yet imposed
Thousands of foreign firms, some linked to Russian oligarchs, are breaking a new UK transparency law. BBC News – UK