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A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

The UK's refusal to accept vaccine certificates from Africa could increase hesitancy, says Africa CDC.

The woman's lawyer says he will appeal, describing the 20-year sentences as "not tough."

The war-ravaged country's national theatre showed two short films by Somali director Ibrahim CM.

All sides are accused of planting landmines in a dangerous shift in the Central African Republic.

Francine Niyonsaba is lauded by a large crowd as the athlete returns to Burundi after her Diamond League title and world record.

Kenya's Mary Keitany, who holds the word record for a women-only marathon, retires from competing at the age of 39 because of a back injury.

Former Cameroon international Samuel Eto'o is to stand as a candidate in the race for the presidency of his country's football federation (Fecafoot).

Rwanda's Volleyball Federation vice-president is arrested over the team's use of ineligible players at the Women's African Championship.

Intense military activity is reported in Khartoum and Omdurman and bridges across the River Nile close.

The French president is heckled as he promises reparations for Algerians who fought for France.

Kenya's Ferdinand Omanyala, the new African 100m record holder, insists he is not worried about questions raised by his 2017 drugs ban.

A Rwandan court finds Paul Rusesabagina guilty of supporting a terrorist group.

Paul Rusesabagina, who was portrayed in Hotel Rwanda, has gone from national hero to enemy of the state.

More than 60 protected birds were found on the beach with multiple bee-stings but no other injuries.

Mosilo Mothepu has paid a heavy price for speaking out about corruption in her firm.

Heavy rains have caused water levels to rise, forcing about 100,000 people to flee, a charity says.

A group of street dancers in Nairobi, Kenya, struggle against the odds to become celebrities.

Milton Shumba's stunning knock of 66 from 29 balls propelled Zimbabwe to a thrilling victory against Scotland in their Twenty20 series decider in Edinburgh.

South Africa's President Ramaphosa pays tribute to Jolidee Matongo, who died at the age of 46.