Africa’s week in pictures: 12-18 November 2021

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

DR Congo data leak: Millions transferred to Joseph Kabila allies

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Family and friends of former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila are named by Africa's biggest data leak.

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on Sudan and Ethiopia

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The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, says there's a real risk of Ethiopia pulling apart if a diplomatic solution isn’t found.

Women’s African Champions League: Mamelodi Sundowns win inaugural title

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South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns beat Hasaacas Ladies of Ghana 2-0 to make history and become the first ever winners of the Women's African Champions League.

Uganda’s Kampala bombings: Muslim cleric accused of jihadist links shot dead

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Sheikh Muhammad Abas Kirevu was killed by security forces, who said he had been working with jihadists.

P-Square: Afrobeats twins make up after years of bitter feuding

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Fans are excited as Peter and Paul reconcile on their joint birthday after a painful break up.

Fifa ‘killing African football’ says Ivory Coast coach Patrice Beaumelle

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Ivory Coast coach Patrice Beaumelle says Fifa is "killing African football" by only allowing five places for the continent at the World Cup.

Edouard Mendy complains about use of his image in stories about Benjamin Mendy

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Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy complains about media outlets mistakenly using his image in stories about Manchester City's Benjamin Mendy.

Rwanda: Kigali’s bike-sharing scheme to lower greenhouse emissions

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A bike-share scheme has been setup in Kigali to help lower emissions in Rwanda's capital.

Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict: How the TPLF has outflanked the army

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Ethiopia's army used to be one of the strongest in Africa so how have rebels made such rapid gains?