A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.
Nineteen years after its massive attack on the US, al-Qaeda is still active in parts of the world.
The South African champion of human rights remained active and outspoken into his tenth decade.
Some of South Africa's biggest retailers act after a hair advert uses racial stereotypes.
Renowned gynaecologist Denis Mukwege says he received death threats after condemning a massacre.
The Ghanaian village of Juaben is home to a huge number of fans of Aston Villa FC - and they cannot wait for the new Premier League season to begin.
The term, dustbin, is popular among a group of celebrated male musicians in Kenya when it comes to mental health.
How Mamelodi Sundowns have won more South African league titles than traditional giants Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates.
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