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

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

Nigeria head five qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday, as Ghana are given a lifeline in their bid to reach Morocco.

Nigeria head five qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday, as Ghana are given a lifeline in their bid to reach Morocco.

About 1,000 gold miners have already been arrested and the army and police are waiting for the rest.

More than 61,000 people have died in Khartoum state, where the fighting began last year, researchers say.

World champions South Africa make 12 changes to their starting XV for Saturday's Autumn Nations Series match with England at Allianz Stadium.

John Smyth, a known child abuser in the UK, went to Zimbabwe and set up Christian holiday camps.

John Smyth, a known child abuser in the UK, went to Zimbabwe and set up Christian holiday camps.

John Smyth, a known child abuser in the UK, went to Zimbabwe and set up Christian holiday camps.

More than 61,000 people have died in Khartoum state, where the fighting began last year, researchers say.

Defender Baba Rahman has not ruled out returning to the Ghana set-up, but wants to concentrate on his fitness after several serious injuries.

South African FA president Danny Jordaan is alleged to have used the organisation's resources for personal gain between 2014 and 2018.

South African FA president Danny Jordaan is alleged to have used the organisation's resources for personal gain between 2014 and 2018.

Up to 200 Russians are estimated to have arrived in the country in the recent past.

Morocco-born Abdelatif Benazzi wants to be new man in charge of global rugby, promising to tear up the sport's old order and tap into new markets.

Morocco-born Abdelatif Benazzi wants to be new man in charge of global rugby, promising to tear up the sport's old order and tap into new markets.

Analyst Alex de Waal looks at how the US president-elect could deal with conflicts on the continent.

Analyst Alex de Waal looks at how the US president-elect could deal with conflicts on the continent.

Analyst Alex de Waal looks at how the US president-elect could deal with conflicts on the continent.