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

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

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

The US says a new Zambian law is more intrusive than equivalents in many other countries.

Heavy fighting broke out on Wednesday after al-Shabab raided the town, saying they had captured it.

Heavy fighting broke out on Wednesday after al-Shabab raided the town, saying they had captured it.

Gabon international Aaron Boupendza has died at the age of 28 after reportedly falling from a building in China.

Gabon international Aaron Boupendza has died at the age of 28 after reportedly falling from a building in China.

France recalls its ambassador to Algeria and orders 12 Algerian diplomats to leave as tensions continue to rise.

He is the first non-US citizen to be convicted of torture in an American court for crimes committed abroad.

Milkias Maekele is among the growing number of African cyclists with a professional deal, and the Eritrean teenager has been tipped to follow in the footsteps of Biniam Girmay.

Milkias Maekele is among the growing number of African cyclists with a professional deal, and the Eritrean teenager has been tipped to follow in the footsteps of Biniam Girmay.

The tech billionaire is embroiled in a row with the government over black empowerment legislation.

The tech billionaire is embroiled in a row with the government over black empowerment legislation.

The tech billionaire is embroiled in a row with the government over black empowerment legislation.

Three people died in the "high-intensity shootout" that led to Josh Sullivan's rescue, officials say.

Fears that Glasgow 2026 might be the last ever Commonwealth Games are alleviated after seven nations lodge official expressions of interest to host in 2030 or 2034.

The country is experiencing the worst humanitarian crisis in the world two years into a bloody civil war.

El-Fasher residents Mostafa, Hafiza and Manahel film as their home city comes under fire in Sudan's civil war.

Foreigners are however allowed to buy gold directly from GoldBod, a new state regulator.