Africa’s top shots: 18 – 24 October 2019

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

Arsenal 3-2 Vitoria Guimaraes: Nicolas Pepe rescues Gunners in Europe

Substitute Nicolas Pepe rescues Arsenal with two sublime free-kicks in their Europa League group game against Vitoria Guimaraes.

Arsenal 3-2 Vitoria Guimaraes: Nicolas Pepe rescues Gunners in Europe

Substitute Nicolas Pepe rescues Arsenal with two sublime free-kicks in their Europa League group game against Vitoria Guimaraes.

Egypt protests: The unlikely man behind rare anti-government protests

A businessman turned actor who spurred hundreds to protest in Egypt speaks to the BBC.

Egypt protests: The unlikely man behind rare anti-government protests

A businessman turned actor who spurred hundreds to protest in Egypt speaks to the BBC.

Zimbabwe controversially flies elephants abroad

Up to 30 young elephants have been flown to another country, believed to be China.

Egypt protests: The unlikely man behind rare anti-government protests

A businessman turned actor who spurred hundreds to protest in Egypt speaks to the BBC.

Eritrea teens found in UK after illegal travel

It is thought the teenagers from east Africa were found in the city in recent weeks.

Eritrea teens found in UK after illegal travel

It is thought the teenagers from east Africa were found in the city in recent weeks.

Libya coach Jalal Damja quits as technical staff sacked

Libya coach Jalal Damja quits as technical staff sacked following elimination from African Nations Championship by Tunisia.