A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
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She was married to Ghana's longest-serving leader Jerry John Rawlings and known for her women's rights work.
She was married to Ghana's longest-serving leader Jerry John Rawlings and known for her women's rights work.
Women's marathon world record holder Ruth Chepngetich is banned for three years after the Kenyan admits to anti-doping rule violations.
Women's marathon world record holder Ruth Chepngetich is banned for three years after the Kenyan admits to anti-doping rule violations.
Nnamdi Kanu is on trial for terrorism and incitement to violence as head of the separatist group, Ipob.
Rayno Nel is the first African to win the prestigious title of World's Strongest Man.
Rayno Nel is the first African to win the prestigious title of World's Strongest Man.
Rayno Nel is the first African to win the prestigious title of World's Strongest Man.
Iain Wares, 86, has been accused by 65 former pupils of Edinburgh Academy and Fettes College in the 1960s and 70s.