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Whoops, blooms and blue moons: Africa's top shots

by L'Officiel Lifestyle

Whoops, blooms and blue moons: Africa's top shots

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

Contestants in matching pink suits and black hats wait backstage.Contestants in matching pink suits and black hats wait backstage.
Women sat on the front row cheer and shout in encouragement.Women sat on the front row cheer and shout in encouragement.
A model walks down a runway wearing a dress with a flower motif. The walls behind her also have two large flower motifs.A model walks down a runway wearing a dress with a flower motif. The walls behind her also have two large flower motifs.
A woman wears her hair in two puffs - one is black, the other is pink.A woman wears her hair in two puffs - one is black, the other is pink.
A man sits surrounded by Khayamiya - a decorative Egyptian textile that dates back to Ancient Egypt. He is working on one of the pieces.A man sits surrounded by Khayamiya - a decorative Egyptian textile that dates back to Ancient Egypt. He is working on one of the pieces.
An elephant takes food offered to him from a man's hand.An elephant takes food offered to him from a man's hand.
Caroline Nyaga waves and says thank you to the robot waitress that has brought food to her dining table.Caroline Nyaga waves and says thank you to the robot waitress that has brought food to her dining table.
Dricus Du Plessis of South Africa and Israel Adesanya of Nigeria embrace and talk in the ring.Dricus Du Plessis of South Africa and Israel Adesanya of Nigeria embrace and talk in the ring.
Residents wave flags during a military parade for Gabon Independence Day.Residents wave flags during a military parade for Gabon Independence Day.
An effigy of the Virgin Mary is carried above the heads of people (who are out of eyeshot). In the background, there is a large mural of a woman's face.An effigy of the Virgin Mary is carried above the heads of people (who are out of eyeshot). In the background, there is a large mural of a woman's face.
Fans wait for the beginning of the then cancelled concert by Congolese artist Fally Ipupa at the Ihusi Village in Goma on 16 August.Fans wait for the beginning of the then cancelled concert by Congolese artist Fally Ipupa at the Ihusi Village in Goma on 16 August.
Allan "Manazz" Mojo (L) and Tony "Kantel" Otieno (R) hold their neckchains up.Allan "Manazz" Mojo (L) and Tony "Kantel" Otieno (R) hold their neckchains up.
Abigail Kubeka stands on stage at a tribute show.Abigail Kubeka stands on stage at a tribute show.
People use a boat to move in a flooded street.People use a boat to move in a flooded street.
Burundian journalist Floriane Irangabiye (R) greets members of her legal team after walking out of the Bubanza prison.Burundian journalist Floriane Irangabiye (R) greets members of her legal team after walking out of the Bubanza prison.
Justine Munguiko holds her child who has been cured of Mpox.Justine Munguiko holds her child who has been cured of Mpox.
Aid trucks with relief material for Sudan's Darfur region, at a location given as the border of Chad and Sudan.Aid trucks with relief material for Sudan's Darfur region, at a location given as the border of Chad and Sudan.
Party supporters and delegates dance at the opening day of the Democratic Progressive Party's elective convention in Blantyre. They are wearing matching blue clothing.Party supporters and delegates dance at the opening day of the Democratic Progressive Party's elective convention in Blantyre. They are wearing matching blue clothing.
Engineer in fisheries and marine environment, Ramla Bouhlel, displays a Posidonia plant, inside Notre Grand Bleu headquarters.Engineer in fisheries and marine environment, Ramla Bouhlel, displays a Posidonia plant, inside Notre Grand Bleu headquarters.
A super moon, known as the Blue Moon, rises over Kalk Bay harbour in Cape Town.A super moon, known as the Blue Moon, rises over Kalk Bay harbour in Cape Town.

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