Pouting ‘lions’ and sea baptisms: Africa’s top shots

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

Namibia beaten by Scotland at T20 World Cup

Scotland continue their impressive start to the T20 World Cup with an five-wicket victory over Namibia in Barbados.

Egypt & Ghana win but Algeria stunned in qualifying

Egypt continue their 100% start in 2026 World Cup qualifying and Ghana register a win over Mali, but Algeria are stunned by Guinea.

Egypt & Ghana win but Algeria stunned in qualifying

Egypt continue their 100% start in 2026 World Cup qualifying and Ghana register a win over Mali, but Algeria are stunned by Guinea.

Giant step for Somalia with UN Security Council seat

It is hailed as a significant step for the country after years of civil war.

Brotherly love for T20 World Cup debutants Uganda

Roger Mukasa and Frank Nsubuga are Ugandan siblings making history at the T20 World Cup in the West Indies and USA.

Brotherly love for T20 World Cup debutants Uganda

Roger Mukasa and Frank Nsubuga are Ugandan siblings making history at the T20 World Cup in the West Indies and USA.

Zanzibar’s ingenious solution to protect its coral

The divers helping restore Zanzibar's coral reefs damaged by climate change, fishing and tourism.

Zanzibar’s ingenious solution to protect its coral

The divers helping restore Zanzibar's coral reefs damaged by climate change, fishing and tourism.

Zanzibar’s ingenious solution to protect its coral

The divers helping restore Zanzibar's coral reefs damaged by climate change, fishing and tourism.