Africa

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

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

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

Nations across the continent are eager to promote themselves as destinations for the curious visitor.

In an echo of the US, the current vice-president is up against an ex-president in the 7 December vote.

With swathes of South Sudan submerged, a whistleblower warns water sources are being polluted by oil.

The Prince of Wales is on a trip in South Africa promoting his Earthshot environmental prize.

How much do we really understand about the virus formerly known as monkeypox?

Climate change is wreaking havoc on farmers in Nigeria.

The BBC’s Mohanad Hashim, in Sudan for the first time since the war began, sees what has happened to his childhood neighbourhood.

DR Congo-born Dikembe Mutombo has been hailed for his humanitarian work across Africa following his death aged 58 from brain cancer.

Bonded by fate, thriving by purpose: Meet the power couple of African para table tennis.

Athletic Bilbao forward Inaki Williams has been called up to the Black Stars 39; squad for their first two matches in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The 29-year-old was sidelined for Ghana 39;s World Cup qualifiers against Mali and the Central African Republic in June due to a foot injury.

The Baba Yara Sports Stadium pitch is undergoing urgent maintenance ahead of Ghana 39;s opener of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Angola. The edifice, which remains the only stadium to host CAF and FIFA sanctioned games was left in a bad state after a five-day crusade was held on the pitch.

Ghanaian striker Emmanuel Boateng has finalized his transfer to Al-Orobah FC, a club in the Saudi Pro League. The 28-year-old completed the move on Thursday, August 22, after departing from Portuguese team Rio Ave.

The Club Licensing Department of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has granted approval to just four stadiums for the upcoming 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season. Following a preliminary inspection in August 2024, only the Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex, Nsenkyire Sports Arena, Dun 39;s Park, and WAFA Park met the required infrastructu .

Ghana defender, Baba Abdul Rahman scored in PAOK 39;s dominant 4-0 victory over Shamrock Rovers in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League playoff round on Thursday. PAOK, having previously fallen short in the UEFA Champions League qualifying rounds against Malm ouml; FF, is determined to secure a spot in European competition.

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

A 2,492-carat stone has been unearthed, in the biggest find since the Cullinan diamond in 1905.

Nigeria striker Victor Boniface is eager to help Bayer Leverkusen reach new heights after going unbeaten to win a domestic double last season.