Power play

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

Egyptian giants Zamalek sack coach Augusto Inacio

Portuguese coach Augusto Inacio is sacked by Egyptian giants Zamalek after less than four months in charge of the Cairo based side.

Egyptian giants Zamalek sack coach Augusto Inacio

Portuguese coach Augusto Inacio is sacked by Egyptian giants Zamalek after less than four months in charge of the Cairo based side.

Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe urged by first lady to name heir

Grace Mugabe says her husband should not be afraid to choose a successor and his word will be "final".

Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe urged by first lady to name heir

Grace Mugabe says her husband should not be afraid to choose a successor and his word will be "final".

Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe urged by first lady to name heir

Grace Mugabe says her husband should not be afraid to choose a successor and his word will be "final".

EU migrant crisis: France plans asylum ‘hotspots’ in Libya

President Macron says this could stop people not eligible for asylum from "taking crazy risks".

‘More than 40’ killed in battle with Boko Haram in Nigeria

They were killed during an operation to free a group abducted by Boko Haram, the army says.

Senegal’s Sarr rejects Barcelona for Rennes

Senegal winger Ismaila Sarr says he decided to move to French side Stade Rennes ahead of a proposed move to Spanish giants Barcelona.

Madonna and Malawi twins accept damages

The singer is said to have suffered "considerable distress" over an article about her adopting twins.