A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Militants in the mountains of north-eastern Somalia have become the beating heart of Islamic State in Africa.
Militants in the mountains of north-eastern Somalia have become the beating heart of Islamic State in Africa.
Militants in the mountains of north-eastern Somalia have become the beating heart of Islamic State in Africa.
Philip Pariyo had represented his country at the 2014 Commonwealths in Glasgow before disappearing.
Philip Pariyo had represented his country at the 2014 Commonwealths in Glasgow before disappearing.
Johannesburg is known as a dangerous city, but some people are working to change that reputation.
Johannesburg is known as a dangerous city, but some people are working to change that reputation.
President Lazarus Chakwera says the withdrawal will pave the way for peace negotiations.
President Lazarus Chakwera says the withdrawal will pave the way for peace negotiations.