BBC Africa

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

The head of Gabon's football federation is to spend at least 10 more days in prison after being questioned about the country's sexual abuse scandal.

Human rights groups criticise a court that convicted the two stars of "violating family values".

Benin based group Star Feminine Band are making music to spread awareness of the rights of women and girls.

Algeria coach Djamel Belmadi should be disciplined for criticising referee Bakary Gassama, according to The Gambia's football federation.

The bodies of more than 100 victims of an illegal oil refinery blast in Nigeria have been buried.

Maher Mezahi reflects on moving between his two "home countries" - Algeria and Canada.

Rivalry between stars of Famo, a popular style of music in Lesotho, has sparked years of gang warfare.

The Central Africa Republic is one of the world's poorest countries, and is a close Russian ally.

Pictures show 62 people allegedly being held captive after an attack on a high-speed rail link.

Actor Ama K. Abebrese is pushing for the Ghanaian government to scrap fees for abuse victims.

A BBC News investigation has exposed serious flaws in the Egyptian beauty industry that are endangering lives and leaving women scarred for life.

A look into the murky business of the stolen oil, days after a deadly refining accident.

Two decades since the conflict began, deadly raids by Arab militia are becoming more frequent.

PC Khafilat Kareem told producers she was a serving officer in her application, a tribunal hears.

Samuel Chukwueze hopes Villarreal can notch a semi-final upset against Liverpool after knocking Bayern Munich out of the Champions League.

Mr Musk, who made the shock bid just over a week ago, said he would "unlock" the social media firm's potential.

Women and girls are exposed to sexual violence as private vendors control the water supply in Kenya.

Many French people were left disappointed by the options in the presidential run-off.

A tribunal hears PC Khafilat Kareem spent 77 days on the show before being evicted in September 2019.