A selection of captivating images from across Africa depicts the continent's varied experiences this week.
One noteworthy event captured is a man's attendance at the private viewing of the +234 Art fair, hosted at the Ecobank Pan-African Center in Nigeria's bustling city of Lagos.
Meanwhile, in South Africa, expelled ambassador Ebrahim Rasool received a warm hero's welcome upon returning to Cape Town International Airport after a diplomatic tiff with the Trump administration.
On the streets of Port Sudan, a jubilant Sudanese man waved his national flag proudly, celebrating the army's reclaiming of the capital, Khartoum.
In a somber scene from the north-eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, mourners processed the coffin of the talented late musician Delphin Katembo Vinywasiki, affectionately known as Delcat Idengo. His funeral was marked with a heartfelt farewell, featuring a uniquely designed car-shaped casket.
Bringing a dose of whimsy to the week, a Nigerian environmental activist, donned in a Spider-Man costume, was spotted cleaning up litter in his hometown of Osogbo, embodying his superhero ideals while promoting environmental stewardship.
Sports were also a highlight, as a passionate Senegalese fan, adorned in the national colors, celebrated his team's stunning victory against Togo during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Africa qualifiers in Diamniadio.
In a notable arrival, Kirsty Coventry, the newly appointed head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), was greeted with enthusiasm at Harare's Robert Mugabe International Airport in Zimbabwe.
Finally, puppeteers in South Africa brought to life the fictional character of Michael K during a dress rehearsal for “The Life & Times of Michael K” at The Market Theatre in Johannesburg.
This week in African news also reflects broader cultural trends and issues, as discussions arise around language, cryptocurrency in remote regions, and the potential socio-economic impacts of Nigerians living abroad.
