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Holy nights and stunning sunrises: Africa’s top shots

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

Guinea stadium massacre fugitive extradited from Liberia

Claude Pivi, Guinea's most wanted fugitive, has been on the run since last year's dramatic prison break.

Ousted president quits Gabon politics, calls for wife’s release

The 65-year-old pledges not to be a threat to the military junta, which toppled him from power last August.

Ousted president quits Gabon politics, calls for wife’s release

The 65-year-old pledges not to be a threat to the military junta, which toppled him from power last August.

What an athlete’s murder tells us about women’s safety in Kenya

Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei's killing by her ex-partner revives calls for action on gender-based violence.

What an athlete’s murder tells us about women’s safety in Kenya

Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei's killing by her ex-partner revives calls for action on gender-based violence.

What an athlete’s murder tells us about women’s safety in Kenya

Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei's killing by her ex-partner revives calls for action on gender-based violence.

Why is Turkey deepening its ties with Somalia?

The two signed a new naval deal this year after more than a decade of strategic partnership.

Jihadists step up attacks on Burkina Faso civilians – rights group

Brutal atrocities, like slitting civilians' throats, have been reported, Human Rights Watch says.

Climate change is turbo-charging Somalia’s problems – but there’s still hope

Despite facing a catastrophic combination of challenges, there is optimism in the African country.