Africa’s week in pictures: 19-25 November 2021

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

Egypt: Grand opening for Luxor’s ‘Avenue of the Sphinxes’

The ancient walkway, connecting two of the Egyptian city's greatest temples, took decades to excavate.

Samuel Eto’o: Ex-Barcelona star cleared to stand in Cameroon FA polls

Former Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o is cleared to stand in elections to be the next president of the Cameroon Football Federation.

How can we end violence against women? – and other frequently asked questions about GBV

The UN's Zebib Kavuma answers some of the most frequently asked questions about gender-based violence.

Mike Tyson: Malawi asks former boxer to be cannabis ambassador

A minister has written a letter to the former boxer, who has invested in a cannabis farm in the US.

Germany: African diaspora with ‘a voice’ in politics

How can the "voice" of African diaspora help build relations between Germany and Africa?

Ethiopia’s Haile Gebrselassie and Feyisa Lilesa ready to join Tigray war

Haile Gebrselassie and Feyisa Lilesa back the PM's call to go to the front line of the Tigray war.

Family remembers BBC worker Kate Mitchell ‘who brightened world’

Kate Mitchell, who was found dead in Kenya, dedicated herself to helping others, her brother says.

Ugandan militant escapee: IS forced me to fight

An ex-fighter tells the BBC how the ADF, an IS affiliate, has been able to strike at Uganda's heart.

Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict: Foreigners advised to leave

Germany and France are the latest countries to advise citizens to leave, as the UN relocates staff.