A 1,000-strong force has made major gains against the insurgents since its deployment last month.
A selection of the best photos from Africa's week dominated by the Olympics.
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Hugues Fabrice Zango wins Burkina Faso's first ever Olympic medal as he claims bronze in the men's triple jump.
Peter Bol's Olympics has delighted Australians, becoming a "symbol of what we can aspire to be".
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