Africa

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

Police struggle as cash-in-transit heists increase and the murder rate hits a 20-year high.

Fans in Lagos are cautiously optimistic ahead of the Super Eagles' clash with the host nation.

Fourteen hours and over 880km from Ghana to Ivory Coast. Would you do that to support your team?

A blast in a Nigerian city has killed two people and injured 77 others.

At least 50 people are said to have died so far with over 7,000 suspected cases.

The African music star mulls her 40-year career, which is to be celebrated at the Royal Albert Hall.

A selection of the best photos from across the African continent this week.

Joseph Boakai has a tiny lead over President Weah, with results from 85% of polling stations counted.

President Rajoelina is seeking a third term in a poll that has been marred by an opposition boycott.

Mohamed Salah hits four goals for Egypt in 2026 World Cup qualifying but Nigeria are held to a draw at home by minnows Lesotho.

Australia are through to the World Cup final after a tension-filled three-wicket win over South Africa in Kolkata.

Julie Mehretu's painting becomes the most expensive by an African-born artist to be sold at auction.

Lawmakers approve the sending of police officers even though a legal challenge is being heard.

Money-saving measures are announced by President Lazarus Chakwera following IMF funding.

Graveyards, bridges and harvests are swept away in the worst floods to hit Somalia in a century.

When Morocco beat Spain at last year's World Cup, it was a result that struck at the core of a long, complicated relationship between the two countries.

A year after being gripped by drought, the country is experiencing exceptional flooding.

As the price of basics soars, African governments are intervening to support local currencies.

Bandy Kiki received threats after she came out as a young lesbian woman from Cameroon.