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

Nigeria head five qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday, as Ghana are given a lifeline in their bid to reach Morocco.

About 1,000 gold miners have already been arrested and the army and police are waiting for the rest.

John Smyth, a known child abuser in the UK, went to Zimbabwe and set up Christian holiday camps.

World champions South Africa make 12 changes to their starting XV for Saturday's Autumn Nations Series match with England at Allianz Stadium.

Defender Baba Rahman has not ruled out returning to the Ghana set-up, but wants to concentrate on his fitness after several serious injuries.

French authorities have not commented while the UAE has previously denied arming the RSF.

Up to 200 Russians are estimated to have arrived in the country in the recent past.

South African FA president Danny Jordaan is alleged to have used the organisation's resources for personal gain between 2014 and 2018.

Morocco-born Abdelatif Benazzi wants to be new man in charge of global rugby, promising to tear up the sport's old order and tap into new markets.

Analyst Alex de Waal looks at how the US president-elect could deal with conflicts on the continent.

Nations across the continent are eager to promote themselves as destinations for the curious visitor.

Eight teams are already assured of a place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco - but who will fill the remaining 16 spots at the finals?

World champions South Africa are aiming to have "the two best teams in the world", according to centre Andre Esterhuizen.

They are accused of hate speech as rights groups say the law is being used to restrict freedoms.

Dawit Isaak is considered one of the world's longest continuously detained journalists.

In an echo of the US, the current vice-president is up against an ex-president in the 7 December vote.

Martha Koome says the recent allegations of corruption within the judiciary are based on misogyny.

Men dressed in military uniform are seen mutilating a dead body in a viral video.

"The population has decided to choose another team," says Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth.