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

The head of Liberia's doctors' association has not provided proof of his medical degree, the regulatory body says.

Africa Cup of Nations-winning coach Aliou Cisse says he is a "man of a project" as he bids to take Libya to the tournament in 2027.

Africa Cup of Nations-winning coach Aliou Cisse says he is a "man of a project" as he bids to take Libya to the tournament in 2027.

Critical medicines affected by the $50m cuts include Malaria, HIV and TB drugs, the US embassy says.

African Parks acknowledged its rangers committed human rights abuses in Congo-Brazzaville.

Human remains, believed to be that of a journalist and his partner, have been found by police.

The Benin Cycling Federation hopes to discover new talent and raise the profile of the sport on a continent largely dominated by football.

The Benin Cycling Federation hopes to discover new talent and raise the profile of the sport on a continent largely dominated by football.

Why ex-bank boss Tidjane Thiam has been barred from seeking the Ivorian presidency - and the potential fallout.

Why ex-bank boss Tidjane Thiam has been barred from seeking the Ivorian presidency - and the potential fallout.

Why ex-bank boss Tidjane Thiam has been barred from seeking the Ivorian presidency - and the potential fallout.

The order comes after lawyers expressed alarm that the US was planning to deport migrants to the North African country "immediately".

The UK Home Office was unable to process Julius Malema's application in time for his trip, the High Commission says.

The four suspects – two Belgians, a Vietnamese and a Kenyan – were arrested last month with 5,000 ants.

After securing Olympic relay and World Indoor medals, South African sprint star Akani Simbine says he has "never given up on trying to be the best".

After securing Olympic relay and World Indoor medals, South African sprint star Akani Simbine says he has "never given up on trying to be the best".

A new people-smuggling route opens up crossing a lake into Kenya, but it is proving deadly for some Eritreans.

A new people-smuggling route opens up crossing a lake into Kenya, but it is proving deadly for some Eritreans.

A new people-smuggling route opens up crossing a lake into Kenya, but it is proving deadly for some Eritreans.