Africa’s week in pictures: 6-12 January 2023
A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week. BBC News – Africa
Craig Taylor
Tesco and M&S see sales soar over Christmas
Both retailers saw strong trading during the festive period as higher prices boosted sales. BBC News – Business
Why reporting on Iran comes at a heavy price
BBC Persian journalists are trolled and harassed on a daily basis, and their families persecuted. BBC News – Middle East
Brazil riots: Despite rising fears, new round of protests flop
An expected new wave of pro-Bolsonaro protests that had the authorities on edge has failed to materialise. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
France’s Brigitte Macron backs uniforms for schools
The former schoolteacher said she supports wearing a “simple and not drab” outfit. BBC News – Europe
‘We couldn’t get an ambulance for my husband then he died’
Heart attack victim Martin Clark died after family drove him to hospital themselves after 45-minute wait. BBC News – UK