There is panic in the city of Marrakesh as a 6.8 magnitude quake hits the country.

Raymond Ndong Sima, newly installed after a military coup, says it will take time to transition.

Former South Africa captain Francois Pienaar says he is 'probably the luckiest player ever' given the significance of his team's 1995 Rugby World Cup triumph.

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.