A collection of this week’s most captivating images from across Africa showcases the continent's rich culture and lively celebrations. Esa Alexander captured a joyous moment at the Cape Town Pride celebration in South Africa, filled with colors and exuberance. Similarly, Luc Gnago documented four-year-old Maëlis Kouakou gleefully dressing up for Mardi Gras in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
The Luanda Carnival in Angola unfurled a children's parade with a theme celebrating 50 years of Angolan independence, as seen in Marco Longari's photograph. Meanwhile, Hector Quintanar shared a glimpse of African descendants preparing for the Carnival of Coyolillo in Mexico, where traditional dances bear resemblance to those from Mozambique, Mali, and Zambia.
In Nigeria, Emmanuel Adegboye showcased art historian Olushola Olajobi, who creatively incorporates waste products into his artwork during an event in Ibadan. The fashion scene in Lagos was captured by Olympia de Maismont, featuring designer Florentina Agu's innovative pieces, alongside Omobolaji Oyeleye, a private security operator at her work in the upscale Ikoyi neighborhood.
Protests erupted in Monrovia, Liberia, as motorcycle taxi drivers expressed their discontent over a transportation ban, highlighted by Siphiwe Sibeko. Namibians paid homage to their first president, Sam Nujoma, ahead of his burial, while a Congolese well-wisher prayed for Pope Francis's health in Rome.
In Nairobi, Kenya, Catholic worshippers observed Ash Wednesday, followed by a woman participating in prayers in South Africa's Gauteng province on Ramadan's first day. Senegal's Massalikoul Djinane mosque welcomed worshippers for the first iftar dinner, marking the beginning of this holy month.
Lastly, at sunrise in Johannesburg's Emmarentia Dam, canoeists enjoyed a serene scene, while a red colobus monkey’s curious gaze captured a moment of wildlife wonder at Bijilo Forest Park in The Gambia. For more intriguing tales and visuals from Africa, visit BBCAfrica.com. Follow BBC Africa on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for the latest updates and stunning photography.
