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A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.
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Image caption,At a fashion show in Nairobi, Kenya, on Saturday, one woman prefers not to look at the camera...
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Image caption,At the same event a traditional musician showcases his instrument.
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Image caption,In Ogun state, Nigeria, a masquerade performs in front of children on Wednesday.
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Image caption,In Israel Miss Namibia stuns on the runway at the Miss Universe contest on Friday...
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Image caption,Miss Ghana strikes a pose at the same event...
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Image caption,Miss South Africa, Lalela Mswane came third despite her government urging her to boycott the event in protest at Israel's treatment of Palestinians.
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Image caption,On Monday in Brazil, a Congolese man prepares a meal.
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Image caption,Over in Senegal on Wednesday a woman cooks the national dish, thieboudienne (rice and fish), which was added to the Unesco list of the world's cultural treasures.
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Image caption,In the Tunisian capital a vendor sells lemons in a market on Tuesday.
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Image caption,While in the Libyan city of Benghazi on the same day a boy is seen practicing Parkours.
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Image caption,There is more sport in Abu Dhabi on Thursday as Egypt's Youssef Elkamash competes at the Fina World Swimming Championships.
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Image caption,Back in Nigeria on Sunday a boy performs at an art event in Lagos...
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Image caption,The following day women celebrate the return of looted artefacts to Benin City...
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