[ad_1] <div id=""> <div class="sc-18fde0d6-0 dlWCEZ" data-component="text-block"> <p class="sc-eb7bd5f6-0 fYAfXe"><b id="a-selection-of-the-week's-best-photos-from-across-the-african-continent-and-beyond:" class="sc-7dcfb11b-0 kVRnKf">A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond:<!-- --></b></p> </div> <figure> <div class="sc-18fde0d6-0 jFCfG" data-component="image-block"> <div class="sc-814e9212-1 fcEyBx" data-testid="image"><img class="sc-814e9212-0 hIXOPW" src="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/480/cpsprodpb/65ab/live/9057b060-6ba0-11ef-811b-09c4913a8684.jpg.webp" sizes="(min-width: 1280px) 50vw, (min-width: 1008px) 66vw, 96vw" srcset="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/240/cpsprodpb/65ab/live/9057b060-6ba0-11ef-811b-09c4913a8684.jpg.webp 240w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/320/cpsprodpb/65ab/live/9057b060-6ba0-11ef-811b-09c4913a8684.jpg.webp 320w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/480/cpsprodpb/65ab/live/9057b060-6ba0-11ef-811b-09c4913a8684.jpg.webp 480w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/640/cpsprodpb/65ab/live/9057b060-6ba0-11ef-811b-09c4913a8684.jpg.webp 640w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/800/cpsprodpb/65ab/live/9057b060-6ba0-11ef-811b-09c4913a8684.jpg.webp 800w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/65ab/live/9057b060-6ba0-11ef-811b-09c4913a8684.jpg.webp 1024w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1536/cpsprodpb/65ab/live/9057b060-6ba0-11ef-811b-09c4913a8684.jpg.webp 1536w" alt="Emmanuel Adegboye / EPA An image of a Miss Universe contestant wearing a gold and white outfit backstage in Lagos, Nigeria - Saturday 31 August 2024" /><span class="sc-814e9212-2 jesyMJ">Emmanuel Adegboye / EPA</span></div> </div> <figcaption class="sc-8353772e-0 cvNhQw">On Saturday, the highly anticipated Miss Universe Nigeria competition is in full swing as contestants get ready backstage...<!-- --></figcaption></figure> <figure> <div class="sc-18fde0d6-0 jFCfG" data-component="image-block"> <div class="sc-814e9212-1 fcEyBx" data-testid="image"><img class="sc-814e9212-0 hIXOPW" src="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/480/cpsprodpb/31da/live/5e6ebcc0-6b86-11ef-b797-85dcd4991914.jpg.webp" sizes="(min-width: 1280px) 50vw, (min-width: 1008px) 66vw, 96vw" srcset="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/240/cpsprodpb/31da/live/5e6ebcc0-6b86-11ef-b797-85dcd4991914.jpg.webp 240w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/320/cpsprodpb/31da/live/5e6ebcc0-6b86-11ef-b797-85dcd4991914.jpg.webp 320w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/480/cpsprodpb/31da/live/5e6ebcc0-6b86-11ef-b797-85dcd4991914.jpg.webp 480w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/640/cpsprodpb/31da/live/5e6ebcc0-6b86-11ef-b797-85dcd4991914.jpg.webp 640w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/800/cpsprodpb/31da/live/5e6ebcc0-6b86-11ef-b797-85dcd4991914.jpg.webp 800w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/31da/live/5e6ebcc0-6b86-11ef-b797-85dcd4991914.jpg.webp 1024w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1536/cpsprodpb/31da/live/5e6ebcc0-6b86-11ef-b797-85dcd4991914.jpg.webp 1536w" alt="Emmanuel Adegboye / EPA A Miss Universe Nigeria contestant wearing a beaded headband, a red dress with lion print and a silver shield with tribal markings at the pageant in Lagos, Nigeria - Saturday 31 August 2024" /><span class="sc-814e9212-2 jesyMJ">Emmanuel Adegboye / EPA</span></div> </div> <figcaption class="sc-8353772e-0 cvNhQw">The competition is fierce as participants put their best foot forward to win the crown...<!-- --></figcaption></figure> <figure> <div class="sc-18fde0d6-0 jFCfG" data-component="image-block"> <div class="sc-814e9212-1 fcEyBx" data-testid="image"><img class="sc-814e9212-0 hIXOPW" src="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/480/cpsprodpb/25df/live/ebe6b5d0-6b86-11ef-b797-85dcd4991914.jpg.webp" sizes="(min-width: 1280px) 50vw, (min-width: 1008px) 66vw, 96vw" srcset="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/240/cpsprodpb/25df/live/ebe6b5d0-6b86-11ef-b797-85dcd4991914.jpg.webp 240w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/320/cpsprodpb/25df/live/ebe6b5d0-6b86-11ef-b797-85dcd4991914.jpg.webp 320w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/480/cpsprodpb/25df/live/ebe6b5d0-6b86-11ef-b797-85dcd4991914.jpg.webp 480w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/640/cpsprodpb/25df/live/ebe6b5d0-6b86-11ef-b797-85dcd4991914.jpg.webp 640w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/800/cpsprodpb/25df/live/ebe6b5d0-6b86-11ef-b797-85dcd4991914.jpg.webp 800w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/25df/live/ebe6b5d0-6b86-11ef-b797-85dcd4991914.jpg.webp 1024w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1536/cpsprodpb/25df/live/ebe6b5d0-6b86-11ef-b797-85dcd4991914.jpg.webp 1536w" alt="Benson Ibeabuchi / AFP Chidimma Adetshina, the winner of Miss Universe Nigeria, holding a bouquet of flowers and wearing a large crown in Lagos, Nigeria - Saturday 31 August 2024" /><span class="sc-814e9212-2 jesyMJ">Benson Ibeabuchi / AFP </span></div> </div> <figcaption class="sc-8353772e-0 cvNhQw">In an emotional end to the pageant, Chidimma Adetshina, the South African beauty queen who faced xenophobic abuse wins the title<!-- --></figcaption></figure> <figure> <div class="sc-18fde0d6-0 jFCfG" data-component="image-block"> <div class="sc-814e9212-1 fcEyBx" data-testid="image"><img class="sc-814e9212-0 hIXOPW" src="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/480/cpsprodpb/044c/live/60d08740-6b96-11ef-8e11-91d16ab87873.jpg.webp" sizes="(min-width: 1280px) 50vw, (min-width: 1008px) 66vw, 96vw" srcset="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/240/cpsprodpb/044c/live/60d08740-6b96-11ef-8e11-91d16ab87873.jpg.webp 240w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/320/cpsprodpb/044c/live/60d08740-6b96-11ef-8e11-91d16ab87873.jpg.webp 320w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/480/cpsprodpb/044c/live/60d08740-6b96-11ef-8e11-91d16ab87873.jpg.webp 480w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/640/cpsprodpb/044c/live/60d08740-6b96-11ef-8e11-91d16ab87873.jpg.webp 640w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/800/cpsprodpb/044c/live/60d08740-6b96-11ef-8e11-91d16ab87873.jpg.webp 800w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/044c/live/60d08740-6b96-11ef-8e11-91d16ab87873.jpg.webp 1024w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1536/cpsprodpb/044c/live/60d08740-6b96-11ef-8e11-91d16ab87873.jpg.webp 1536w" alt="EPA A large elephant walking through a game reserve in Limpopo, South Africa - Tuesday 3 September 2024" /><span class="sc-814e9212-2 jesyMJ">EPA</span></div> </div> <figcaption class="sc-8353772e-0 cvNhQw">On Tuesday, a former circus animal, named Charley, roams around their new retirement home on a South African game reserve in Limpopo after years of performing.<!-- --></figcaption></figure> <figure> <div class="sc-18fde0d6-0 jFCfG" data-component="image-block"> <div class="sc-814e9212-1 fcEyBx" data-testid="image"><img class="sc-814e9212-0 hIXOPW" src="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/480/cpsprodpb/0a57/live/8ca3ae70-6bb3-11ef-b970-9f202720b57a.jpg.webp" sizes="(min-width: 1280px) 50vw, (min-width: 1008px) 66vw, 96vw" srcset="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/240/cpsprodpb/0a57/live/8ca3ae70-6bb3-11ef-b970-9f202720b57a.jpg.webp 240w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/320/cpsprodpb/0a57/live/8ca3ae70-6bb3-11ef-b970-9f202720b57a.jpg.webp 320w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/480/cpsprodpb/0a57/live/8ca3ae70-6bb3-11ef-b970-9f202720b57a.jpg.webp 480w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/640/cpsprodpb/0a57/live/8ca3ae70-6bb3-11ef-b970-9f202720b57a.jpg.webp 640w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/800/cpsprodpb/0a57/live/8ca3ae70-6bb3-11ef-b970-9f202720b57a.jpg.webp 800w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/0a57/live/8ca3ae70-6bb3-11ef-b970-9f202720b57a.jpg.webp 1024w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1536/cpsprodpb/0a57/live/8ca3ae70-6bb3-11ef-b970-9f202720b57a.jpg.webp 1536w" alt="Andres Martinez Casares / Reuters Chinese children holding their countries flag alongside African countries' flags to welcome African leaders to Beijing - Wednesday 4 September 2024" /><span class="sc-814e9212-2 jesyMJ">Andres Martinez Casares / Reuters</span></div> </div> <figcaption class="sc-8353772e-0 cvNhQw">The next day, children hold the flags of Chinese and African countries to welcome the continent's leaders at a banquet in the capital Beijing...<!-- --></figcaption></figure> <figure> <div class="sc-18fde0d6-0 jFCfG" data-component="image-block"> <div class="sc-814e9212-1 fcEyBx" data-testid="image"><img class="sc-814e9212-0 hIXOPW" src="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/480/cpsprodpb/df33/live/efc4b9e0-6bb3-11ef-b970-9f202720b57a.jpg.webp" sizes="(min-width: 1280px) 50vw, (min-width: 1008px) 66vw, 96vw" srcset="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/240/cpsprodpb/df33/live/efc4b9e0-6bb3-11ef-b970-9f202720b57a.jpg.webp 240w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/320/cpsprodpb/df33/live/efc4b9e0-6bb3-11ef-b970-9f202720b57a.jpg.webp 320w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/480/cpsprodpb/df33/live/efc4b9e0-6bb3-11ef-b970-9f202720b57a.jpg.webp 480w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/640/cpsprodpb/df33/live/efc4b9e0-6bb3-11ef-b970-9f202720b57a.jpg.webp 640w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/800/cpsprodpb/df33/live/efc4b9e0-6bb3-11ef-b970-9f202720b57a.jpg.webp 800w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/df33/live/efc4b9e0-6bb3-11ef-b970-9f202720b57a.jpg.webp 1024w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1536/cpsprodpb/df33/live/efc4b9e0-6bb3-11ef-b970-9f202720b57a.jpg.webp 1536w" alt="VCG / Getty Images Chinese men beating traditional African drums at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China - Wednesday 4 September 2024 " /><span class="sc-814e9212-2 jesyMJ">VCG / Getty Images</span></div> </div> <figcaption class="sc-8353772e-0 cvNhQw">It was all part of the entertainment for those attending the China-Africa summit.<!-- --></figcaption></figure> <figure> <div class="sc-18fde0d6-0 jFCfG" data-component="image-block"> <div class="sc-814e9212-1 fcEyBx" data-testid="image"><img class="sc-814e9212-0 hIXOPW" src="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/480/cpsprodpb/0ea2/live/c7516e70-6bb5-11ef-8c32-f3c2bc7494c6.jpg.webp" sizes="(min-width: 1280px) 50vw, (min-width: 1008px) 66vw, 96vw" srcset="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/240/cpsprodpb/0ea2/live/c7516e70-6bb5-11ef-8c32-f3c2bc7494c6.jpg.webp 240w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/320/cpsprodpb/0ea2/live/c7516e70-6bb5-11ef-8c32-f3c2bc7494c6.jpg.webp 320w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/480/cpsprodpb/0ea2/live/c7516e70-6bb5-11ef-8c32-f3c2bc7494c6.jpg.webp 480w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/640/cpsprodpb/0ea2/live/c7516e70-6bb5-11ef-8c32-f3c2bc7494c6.jpg.webp 640w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/800/cpsprodpb/0ea2/live/c7516e70-6bb5-11ef-8c32-f3c2bc7494c6.jpg.webp 800w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/0ea2/live/c7516e70-6bb5-11ef-8c32-f3c2bc7494c6.jpg.webp 1024w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1536/cpsprodpb/0ea2/live/c7516e70-6bb5-11ef-8c32-f3c2bc7494c6.jpg.webp 1536w" alt="Franck Fife / AFP Namibia's Lahja Ishitile collapsed on the racetrack alongside her guide Sem Shimanda after winning the Women's 400m T11 Final at the Paris Paralympic Games - Saturday 31 August 2024" /><span class="sc-814e9212-2 jesyMJ">Franck Fife / AFP</span></div> </div> <figcaption class="sc-8353772e-0 cvNhQw">On Saturday, Namibia's Lahja Ishitile crumbles to the floor with her guide Sem Shimanda after winning the Women's 400m final at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.<!-- --></figcaption></figure> <figure> <div class="sc-18fde0d6-0 jFCfG" data-component="image-block"> <div class="sc-814e9212-1 fcEyBx" data-testid="image"><img class="sc-814e9212-0 hIXOPW" src="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/480/cpsprodpb/8df1/live/6b0da150-6bb6-11ef-b43e-6916dcba5cbf.jpg.webp" sizes="(min-width: 1280px) 50vw, (min-width: 1008px) 66vw, 96vw" srcset="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/240/cpsprodpb/8df1/live/6b0da150-6bb6-11ef-b43e-6916dcba5cbf.jpg.webp 240w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/320/cpsprodpb/8df1/live/6b0da150-6bb6-11ef-b43e-6916dcba5cbf.jpg.webp 320w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/480/cpsprodpb/8df1/live/6b0da150-6bb6-11ef-b43e-6916dcba5cbf.jpg.webp 480w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/640/cpsprodpb/8df1/live/6b0da150-6bb6-11ef-b43e-6916dcba5cbf.jpg.webp 640w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/800/cpsprodpb/8df1/live/6b0da150-6bb6-11ef-b43e-6916dcba5cbf.jpg.webp 800w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/8df1/live/6b0da150-6bb6-11ef-b43e-6916dcba5cbf.jpg.webp 1024w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1536/cpsprodpb/8df1/live/6b0da150-6bb6-11ef-b43e-6916dcba5cbf.jpg.webp 1536w" alt="Abubaker Lubowa/ Reuters A Ugandan protester with the words "for the children" painted on her bare chest and holding a flag is detained by a police officer for protesting over corruption outside parliament in Kampala, Uganda - Monday 2 September 2024" /><span class="sc-814e9212-2 jesyMJ">Abubaker Lubowa/ Reuters</span></div> </div> <figcaption class="sc-8353772e-0 cvNhQw">A Ugandan police officer detains a woman on Monday taking part in a "naked protest" against corruption outside parliament in the capital, Kampala.<!-- --></figcaption></figure> <figure> <div class="sc-18fde0d6-0 jFCfG" data-component="image-block"> <div class="sc-814e9212-1 fcEyBx" data-testid="image"><img class="sc-814e9212-0 hIXOPW" src="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/480/cpsprodpb/094f/live/8526bb70-6bb7-11ef-b970-9f202720b57a.jpg.webp" sizes="(min-width: 1280px) 50vw, (min-width: 1008px) 66vw, 96vw" srcset="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/240/cpsprodpb/094f/live/8526bb70-6bb7-11ef-b970-9f202720b57a.jpg.webp 240w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/320/cpsprodpb/094f/live/8526bb70-6bb7-11ef-b970-9f202720b57a.jpg.webp 320w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/480/cpsprodpb/094f/live/8526bb70-6bb7-11ef-b970-9f202720b57a.jpg.webp 480w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/640/cpsprodpb/094f/live/8526bb70-6bb7-11ef-b970-9f202720b57a.jpg.webp 640w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/800/cpsprodpb/094f/live/8526bb70-6bb7-11ef-b970-9f202720b57a.jpg.webp 800w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/094f/live/8526bb70-6bb7-11ef-b970-9f202720b57a.jpg.webp 1024w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1536/cpsprodpb/094f/live/8526bb70-6bb7-11ef-b970-9f202720b57a.jpg.webp 1536w" alt="Emmanuel Croset / AFP Five members of a royal regiment hold long reeds in their hands and wear traditional dress, including material resembling animal skin wrapped around their waists, at a reed dancing ceremony at the Ludzidzini Royal Residence in Eswatini - Monday 2 September 2024" /><span class="sc-814e9212-2 jesyMJ">Emmanuel Croset / AFP</span></div> </div> <figcaption class="sc-8353772e-0 cvNhQw">On the same day, members of a royal regiment in Eswatini - Africa's last absolute monarchy - are seen on the last day of a cultural festival at the Ludzidzini Royal Palace.<!-- --></figcaption></figure> <figure> <div class="sc-18fde0d6-0 jFCfG" data-component="image-block"> <div class="sc-814e9212-1 fcEyBx" data-testid="image"><img class="sc-814e9212-0 hIXOPW" src="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/480/cpsprodpb/7073/live/c9412920-6bb8-11ef-b970-9f202720b57a.jpg.webp" sizes="(min-width: 1280px) 50vw, (min-width: 1008px) 66vw, 96vw" srcset="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/240/cpsprodpb/7073/live/c9412920-6bb8-11ef-b970-9f202720b57a.jpg.webp 240w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/320/cpsprodpb/7073/live/c9412920-6bb8-11ef-b970-9f202720b57a.jpg.webp 320w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/480/cpsprodpb/7073/live/c9412920-6bb8-11ef-b970-9f202720b57a.jpg.webp 480w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/640/cpsprodpb/7073/live/c9412920-6bb8-11ef-b970-9f202720b57a.jpg.webp 640w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/800/cpsprodpb/7073/live/c9412920-6bb8-11ef-b970-9f202720b57a.jpg.webp 800w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/7073/live/c9412920-6bb8-11ef-b970-9f202720b57a.jpg.webp 1024w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1536/cpsprodpb/7073/live/c9412920-6bb8-11ef-b970-9f202720b57a.jpg.webp 1536w" alt="AFP A Sufi Muslim wearing green performs a traditional dance during a festival commemorating the birth of Islam's Prophet Muhammed in Gadaref, Sudan - Wednesday 4 September 2024." /><span class="sc-814e9212-2 jesyMJ">AFP</span></div> </div> <figcaption class="sc-8353772e-0 cvNhQw">And on Wednesday on a street in Gadaref in Sudan, a Sufi man performs a traditional dance during a Muslim festival to mark the birth of the Prophet Muhammed. <!-- --></figcaption></figure> <h2 class="sc-518485e5-0 kRvAla">From the BBC in Africa this week:<!-- --></h2> <figure> <div class="sc-18fde0d6-0 gfTVSf" data-component="image-block"> <div class="sc-814e9212-1 fcEyBx" data-testid="image"><img class="sc-814e9212-0 hIXOPW" src="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/480/cpsprodpb/0a19/live/7c722dc0-089d-11ef-b9d8-4f52aebe147d.jpg.webp" sizes="(min-width: 1280px) 50vw, (min-width: 1008px) 66vw, 96vw" srcset="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/240/cpsprodpb/0a19/live/7c722dc0-089d-11ef-b9d8-4f52aebe147d.jpg.webp 240w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/320/cpsprodpb/0a19/live/7c722dc0-089d-11ef-b9d8-4f52aebe147d.jpg.webp 320w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/480/cpsprodpb/0a19/live/7c722dc0-089d-11ef-b9d8-4f52aebe147d.jpg.webp 480w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/640/cpsprodpb/0a19/live/7c722dc0-089d-11ef-b9d8-4f52aebe147d.jpg.webp 640w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/800/cpsprodpb/0a19/live/7c722dc0-089d-11ef-b9d8-4f52aebe147d.jpg.webp 800w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/0a19/live/7c722dc0-089d-11ef-b9d8-4f52aebe147d.jpg.webp 1024w,https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1536/cpsprodpb/0a19/live/7c722dc0-089d-11ef-b9d8-4f52aebe147d.jpg.webp 1536w" alt="Getty Images/BBC A woman looking at her mobile phone and the graphic BBC News Africa" /><span class="sc-814e9212-2 jesyMJ">Getty Images/BBC</span></div> </div></figure> </div> [ad_2] <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3034ndv616o">Source link </a>