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How and why did Nigeria's End Sars protests turn into End Swat protests?

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

Firefighters in Tanzania are struggling to tackle a number of fires on Africa's highest mountain.

Abd al-Rahman al-Milad was sanctioned by the UN in 2018 for violence against migrants in Libya.

The arrival of Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey has reignited title hopes for many Arsenal fans.

The statement follows a week of protests against police brutality which have shaken the country.

The pandemic, and the associated economic fallout, is tough on Harlem's African community.

Ethiopia' Shura Kitata says a good breakfast helped him win the 2020 London Marathon and end Eliud Kipchoge's winning streak.

Alpha Condé, who spent years in opposition, is seeking a controversial third term.

While the film sector struggles to produce new content, the global demand for animation has soared.

Bobi Wine said that documents needed to secure his presidential nomination are missing after a raid.

Emery Mwazulu Diyabanza said he went to the Paris museum to claim "the stolen property of Africa".

The mixed-race South African teacher said he was "African" when applying for a headmaster's job.

The police announced that Swat will take over duties that were performed by the disbanded Sars unit.

Africa's top cycling team NTT says it is 'struggling to keep the lights on' and fund future events after losing its main sponsor.

Loughborough Lightning's Ugandan star Mary Cholhok on the sacrifices she's made for netball and why she wants to inspire a future generation.

They see the US president as a defender of religious freedom and their conservative values.

The police chief says he has also ordered officers to stop using force against demonstrators.

Sierra Leone's Augustus Kargbo on leaving his mum and home at 13 to playing football in Italy.

Photojournalist Nelly Ating captures images and harrowing stories of those displaced by Boko Haram.