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Fashion killers and pumpkin assassins: Africa's top shots

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Fashion killers and pumpkin assassins: Africa's top shots

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

A young fancy dress contestant - wearing a pumpkin mask, toy gun, black blazer and afro puffs - waits to take part in in the best-dressed competition during the annual Halloween party at the George Hay Park. The event aims to raise funds to maintain and improve the neighborhood's green spaces.A young fancy dress contestant - wearing a pumpkin mask, toy gun, black blazer and afro puffs - waits to take part in in the best-dressed competition during the annual Halloween party at the George Hay Park. The event aims to raise funds to maintain and improve the neighborhood's green spaces.
Ethiopian athlete Yomif Kejelcha lays on his back with his legs splayed open after breaking a new world record with a time of 57 minutes and 30 seconds, during the Valencia's Half Marathon held in Valencia.Ethiopian athlete Yomif Kejelcha lays on his back with his legs splayed open after breaking a new world record with a time of 57 minutes and 30 seconds, during the Valencia's Half Marathon held in Valencia.
A make-up artist applies powder to a model's face with a brush backstage during the Lagos Fashion Week on 25 October. Lagos Fashion Week runs from 24 to 27 October and showcases designs from Nigerian and African fashion designers.A make-up artist applies powder to a model's face with a brush backstage during the Lagos Fashion Week on 25 October. Lagos Fashion Week runs from 24 to 27 October and showcases designs from Nigerian and African fashion designers.
A guest wearing a lilac minidress walks down a bright yellow staircase during a private fashion show of the brand Kadiju during Lagos Fashion Week on 27 October.A guest wearing a lilac minidress walks down a bright yellow staircase during a private fashion show of the brand Kadiju during Lagos Fashion Week on 27 October.
Two models wearing checkerboard beaded clothing by Nigerian designer Bubu Ogisi at Iamisigo brand pose ahead of a private fashion show to launch the Spring- Summer 2025 collection during Lagos Fashion Week, on 27 October.Two models wearing checkerboard beaded clothing by Nigerian designer Bubu Ogisi at Iamisigo brand pose ahead of a private fashion show to launch the Spring- Summer 2025 collection during Lagos Fashion Week, on 27 October.
A man and a woman dressed in red and black pose for a photograph as they arrive at the Federal Palace Hotel for Lagos Fashion Week on 26 October.A man and a woman dressed in red and black pose for a photograph as they arrive at the Federal Palace Hotel for Lagos Fashion Week on 26 October.
Algerian dancers perform in the artistic show 'Roh Al Djaazair', 'the spirit of Algeria', which depicts the struggle for independence by the Algerian people during the 70th anniversary of Algerian Revolution Day in Algiers.Algerian dancers perform in the artistic show 'Roh Al Djaazair', 'the spirit of Algeria', which depicts the struggle for independence by the Algerian people during the 70th anniversary of Algerian Revolution Day in Algiers.
Senegalese skateboarders stand with their boards at the country's first skate park, which is is filled with young people and children almost every day of the week.Senegalese skateboarders stand with their boards at the country's first skate park, which is is filled with young people and children almost every day of the week.
A young skateboarder performs a flip in the air while others look on.A young skateboarder performs a flip in the air while others look on.
Miniature boxing gloves that are given to the winners are displayed during the closing of 2024 African Boxing Championships in Kinshasa.Miniature boxing gloves that are given to the winners are displayed during the closing of 2024 African Boxing Championships in Kinshasa.
A boy plays at the feet of a statue of former South African President Nelson Mandela on Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton, Johannesburg.A boy plays at the feet of a statue of former South African President Nelson Mandela on Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton, Johannesburg.
Tourists snorkel among the Red Sea's natural reefs and corals in Hurghada, among a school of fish.Tourists snorkel among the Red Sea's natural reefs and corals in Hurghada, among a school of fish.
Posters during a picket to hand over a memorandum to the National Prosecuting Authority, demanding that the NPA prioritise the prosecution of Qedani Mahlangu (the former Gauteng Health MEC) and Dr. Makgabo Manamela (the former Director of Mental Health in Gauteng) for their roles in the Life Esidimeni tragedy.Posters during a picket to hand over a memorandum to the National Prosecuting Authority, demanding that the NPA prioritise the prosecution of Qedani Mahlangu (the former Gauteng Health MEC) and Dr. Makgabo Manamela (the former Director of Mental Health in Gauteng) for their roles in the Life Esidimeni tragedy.
A protester holds a sign that reads 'Today it's Sudan, Tomorrow it will be US' during a demonstration.A protester holds a sign that reads 'Today it's Sudan, Tomorrow it will be US' during a demonstration.
Demonstrators carry placards and flags while they march from Marques de Pombal square to Praça dos Restauradores to protest he death of Cape Verdean immigrant.Demonstrators carry placards and flags while they march from Marques de Pombal square to Praça dos Restauradores to protest he death of Cape Verdean immigrant.
Visitors observe the red sculpture "Ghosting" by Congolese artist Sandra Mujinga at the opening of the new Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw.Visitors observe the red sculpture "Ghosting" by Congolese artist Sandra Mujinga at the opening of the new Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw.
Lebohang Motaung, Job Kubatsi & Sello Maake KaNcube at the opening of The Suit at Theatre On The Square in Sandton, South Africa. The timeless South African classic delves into themes of love, betrayal, and resilience in the face of apartheid-era hardships.Lebohang Motaung, Job Kubatsi & Sello Maake KaNcube at the opening of The Suit at Theatre On The Square in Sandton, South Africa. The timeless South African classic delves into themes of love, betrayal, and resilience in the face of apartheid-era hardships.
A general view of a usually busy street in Maputo on 31 October, during the first day of the nationwide strike called by Mozambique's opposition leader Venancio Mondlane, 50, of the small Podemos party.A general view of a usually busy street in Maputo on 31 October, during the first day of the nationwide strike called by Mozambique's opposition leader Venancio Mondlane, 50, of the small Podemos party.
Young man holding Traditional Oud Instrument at workshop belonging to Khaled Azzouz, a longtime maker of the traditional oud instrument. The instruments are piled up in rows next to a wall.Young man holding Traditional Oud Instrument at workshop belonging to Khaled Azzouz, a longtime maker of the traditional oud instrument. The instruments are piled up in rows next to a wall.
Ivorian designer Roger Bango (R) acknowledges the applause after France's Paris 2024 Paralympic flag bearer Nantenin Keita (2nd R) presenting a model created by him during the chocolate dress parade of the opening day of the Salon du Chocolat de Paris 2024 (2024 Paris Chocolate Fair) in Paris.Ivorian designer Roger Bango (R) acknowledges the applause after France's Paris 2024 Paralympic flag bearer Nantenin Keita (2nd R) presenting a model created by him during the chocolate dress parade of the opening day of the Salon du Chocolat de Paris 2024 (2024 Paris Chocolate Fair) in Paris.
Italo-Tunisian rapper Ghali (Ghali Amdouni) performs live at Unipol Forum. Milan (Italy).Italo-Tunisian rapper Ghali (Ghali Amdouni) performs live at Unipol Forum. Milan (Italy).
An attendee parades an outfit adorned with rainbow-colored wings during the 2024 edition of the Johannesburg Pride.An attendee parades an outfit adorned with rainbow-colored wings during the 2024 edition of the Johannesburg Pride.

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