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Feathers, flags and foam: Africa's top shots

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Feathers, flags and foam: Africa's top shots

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

Two women from the Rendille community stand side-by-side, wearing brightly beaded jewellery and headdresses.Two women from the Rendille community stand side-by-side, wearing brightly beaded jewellery and headdresses.
Three men from the Rendille community wearing brightly beaded jewellery and feathered headdresses.Three men from the Rendille community wearing brightly beaded jewellery and feathered headdresses.
A man is reflected in a mirror made of recycled car tyres.A man is reflected in a mirror made of recycled car tyres.
Shauna-Leigh, 11, holds a flag of Jamaica and La'mya, 13, holds a flag of the Democratic Republic of Congo as they take part in the Children's Day Parade at Notting Hill Carnival. They are pictured posing with their flags on the street, as other people pass by. They are wearing white trainers, pink skirts, purple tops with a jewelled necklace overlaying them, and pink and blue feathered costume pieces that resemble halos around their heads.Shauna-Leigh, 11, holds a flag of Jamaica and La'mya, 13, holds a flag of the Democratic Republic of Congo as they take part in the Children's Day Parade at Notting Hill Carnival. They are pictured posing with their flags on the street, as other people pass by. They are wearing white trainers, pink skirts, purple tops with a jewelled necklace overlaying them, and pink and blue feathered costume pieces that resemble halos around their heads.
Cosplay player Gabriel Ota walks during an anime, manga and cosplay meeting. He is dressed as popular Japanese action game character, Jin Sakai, the sword-wielding protagonist of Ghost of Tsushima. He is wearing a white samurai outfit made of cardboard and recycled paper.Cosplay player Gabriel Ota walks during an anime, manga and cosplay meeting. He is dressed as popular Japanese action game character, Jin Sakai, the sword-wielding protagonist of Ghost of Tsushima. He is wearing a white samurai outfit made of cardboard and recycled paper.
The lower bodies of two members of the Mauritius delegation are pictured in a parade at the Place de la Concorde during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. One person sits in a wheelchair wearing blue trousers and white trainers. The other has a prosthetic leg in the colours of Mauritius' national flag - which is yellow, green, red and blue.The lower bodies of two members of the Mauritius delegation are pictured in a parade at the Place de la Concorde during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. One person sits in a wheelchair wearing blue trousers and white trainers. The other has a prosthetic leg in the colours of Mauritius' national flag - which is yellow, green, red and blue.
A smiling man wearing a sun hat speaks on the phone. He has the skin condition vitiligo.A smiling man wearing a sun hat speaks on the phone. He has the skin condition vitiligo.
Men bathe two horses in the Mediterranean sea waters off a beach in Libya's western coastal city of Misrata on August 27, 2024.Men bathe two horses in the Mediterranean sea waters off a beach in Libya's western coastal city of Misrata on August 27, 2024.
Chidimma Adetshina smiles for the cameras. She has long, straight, black hair and is wearing a sash.Chidimma Adetshina smiles for the cameras. She has long, straight, black hair and is wearing a sash.
A supporter of the Ghana main opposition party National Democratic Congress (NDC) wears party gadget glasses with NDC written on the lenses during the electoral manifesto launch ahead of the 2024 presidential election.A supporter of the Ghana main opposition party National Democratic Congress (NDC) wears party gadget glasses with NDC written on the lenses during the electoral manifesto launch ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
Members of the South African Force Band perform during the opening of the International Military Music Festival 'Spasskaya Tower' on the Red Square in Moscow. In the foreground of the picture is a male dancer energetically kicking his leg up high in the air, wearing a leopard-skin outfit and headdress. In the background are members of the South African Force Band. One is playing a trumpet. They are wearing blue jackets with gold trims.Members of the South African Force Band perform during the opening of the International Military Music Festival 'Spasskaya Tower' on the Red Square in Moscow. In the foreground of the picture is a male dancer energetically kicking his leg up high in the air, wearing a leopard-skin outfit and headdress. In the background are members of the South African Force Band. One is playing a trumpet. They are wearing blue jackets with gold trims.
KB Motsilanyane and dancers on stage at the 7th Royalty Soapie Awards at Heartfelt Arena. KB Motsilanyane is wearing a glittery silver top and long, orange, see-through skirt with flowers on it.KB Motsilanyane and dancers on stage at the 7th Royalty Soapie Awards at Heartfelt Arena. KB Motsilanyane is wearing a glittery silver top and long, orange, see-through skirt with flowers on it.
African migrants, part of a group of 242 migrants onboard two boats, arrive onboard a boat at La Restinga port on the Canary island of El Hierro.African migrants, part of a group of 242 migrants onboard two boats, arrive onboard a boat at La Restinga port on the Canary island of El Hierro.
Ugandan police arrest an environmental activist during a protest in Kampala against the East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project. The protestor is on the floor and has his mouth open, as if he is shouting, while members of the police grip his shirt.Ugandan police arrest an environmental activist during a protest in Kampala against the East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project. The protestor is on the floor and has his mouth open, as if he is shouting, while members of the police grip his shirt.
Men create a make-shift levee out of mudbrick amidst flooding in the area of Messawi near Meroe.Men create a make-shift levee out of mudbrick amidst flooding in the area of Messawi near Meroe.
A survivor is being helped to climb a wall. Behind him is muddy, brown water.A survivor is being helped to climb a wall. Behind him is muddy, brown water.
Three people shelter from the sun inside a cement pipe.Three people shelter from the sun inside a cement pipe.
Sea foam is pictured next to a fence at Three Anchor Bay.Sea foam is pictured next to a fence at Three Anchor Bay.

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