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

The new president tells the BBC thousands of illegal Zimbabweans should be given temporary permits.

What is behind the exodus of Economic Freedom Fighters members to ex-President Jacob Zuma's party?

Winger Moses Simon remains optimistic that Nigeria have the quality to recover from a poor start to qualifying for the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

The statue is to honour development initiatives overseen by outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo.

Galatasaray assistant manager Ismael Garcia Gomez admits even they were taken by surprise when the opportunity arose to sign Victor Osimhen on loan from Napoli.

Kenya's status as a sanctuary for refugees is questioned after the deportation of four Turkish nationals.

During his first stint critics accused him of dismissing Africa, so what will happen under Trump 2.0?

Fifteen finalists, from countries including Kenya, Indonesia, the UK and Nepal, were competing for a £1 million Earthshot Awards prize.

The beauty queen didn't appear in court, and neither did the prosecution.

Imane Khelif, 25, won gold in the women's welterweight category at the Paris Games.

President Bola Tinubu says he was a key figure in the military and pivotal to security operations.

Travellers are advised to avoid the Lebombo border crossing until the situation is stabilised.

David Lammy is on his first visit to the continent since he became foreign secretary.

Prince William warns that wildlife crime has "ripple effects" that are "profound for us all".

Algerian Kamel Daoud wins the Prix Goncourt for his novel Houris, a searing account of his country’s 1990s conflict.

Steeplechaser Benjamin Lagat was stabbed to death in Kenya on New Year's Eve last year.

Vice-President Teodoro Obiang Mangue says that anyone found having sex at work will be suspended.

The Prince and Robert Irwin revealed their favourite African animals ahead of the Earthshot Prize award.

All officers are required to surrender their phones to supervisors while at work under the new policy.