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A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Seven years after Samantha Pendo's death her parents are still waiting for the trial of officers to begin.

The army under Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan is accused of committing lethal attacks on civilians.

Osibisa was one of the first African bands to gain international recognition, in the 1970s.

At least 78 bodies and more than 240 survivors have been pulled out of a mine since Monday.

The decision to delay the 2024 African Nations Championship until August is welcomed by officials in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

The president's son is known for his controversial tweets - and he hasn't changed after a week off.

Former world number two Ons Jabeur in tears on court as she struggles with breathing difficulties during her third-round Australian Open victory.

Samples analysed in all suspected cases are negative for Marburg virus, Tanzania's health minister says.

Somaliland hopes Donald Trump will make history by recognising it as a nation, but Somalis fear the move.

Daniel Chapo's legitimacy has been questioned following protests against his victory.

Kenya has become just the fifth African nation to gain membership of the International Ice Hockey Federation, despite having only one ice rink in the country.

East Africa's only rink is the one place in Nairobi where temperatures fall below 9C.

Central African Republic appoint former Liverpool, West Ham and Cameroon defender Rigobert Song as their new head coach.

Eleven survivors describe what happened and raise safety questions about the dive boat Sea Story.

Cameroonian Alice Nkom thinks accusations she is funding terrorism are a ploy to stop her advocacy.

The Kenyan villagers surprised by falling satellite debris heralding a new year full of surprises.

Dr Angela Tabiri wants more African girls and women from less privileged backgrounds to study maths.

Eric Chelle will be the first non-Nigerian African to take charge of the Super Eagles, but what will the Malian bring to the role?

Former Premier League and Nigeria striker Peter Odemwingie is now a golf professional with ambitions to boost the sport in his homeland.