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Happy horsemen and replica guns: Africa’s top shots

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

‘I survived the ferry disaster – but lost 17 of my family’

Muaziza Ambaraje is one of the few people to escape alive after a boat sank off the coast of Mozambique.

‘I survived the ferry disaster – but lost 17 of my family’

Muaziza Ambaraje is one of the few people to escape alive after a boat sank off the coast of Mozambique.

‘I survived the ferry disaster – but lost 17 of my family’

Muaziza Ambaraje is one of the few people to escape alive after a boat sank off the coast of Mozambique.

Dozens of prisoners walk out of Comoros jail

The public prosecutor blames lax security, but a government spokesman suspects it was pre-planned.

Dozens of prisoners walk out of Comoros jail

The public prosecutor blames lax security, but a government spokesman suspects it was pre-planned.

UK returns looted Ghana artefacts after 150 years

The 32 precious items are on loan for at least three years after being taken from the Asante people.

UK returns looted Ghana artefacts after 150 years

The 32 precious items are on loan for at least three years after being taken from the Asante people.

Top Ethiopian opposition figure shot dead

In recent years Ethiopia has seen an increase in the killing of political and cultural figures.

Top Ethiopian opposition figure shot dead

In recent years Ethiopia has seen an increase in the killing of political and cultural figures.