Africa’s week in pictures: 23-29 March 2018

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

Making deliveries in a badly mapped world

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Many countries still have no functioning address system. Is digital mapping the answer?

Lagos street dancers go viral after Rihanna retweet

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These Lagos street children went viral after Rihanna, Naomi Campbell and P Diddy shared their videos.

Libyan conflict: Gunmen free Tripoli Mayor Abdelraouf Beitelmal

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A government official insists the brief capture of Mayor Abdelraouf Beitelmal was a legal procedure.

Six African referees chosen for 2018 World Cup

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Fifa has chosen six African officials for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, it was revealed on Thursday.

Trio of young players pledges allegiance to Guinea

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Guinea Football Federation (Feguifoot) has announced Ibrahim Cissé, Amadou Diawara and Abdoulaye Toure and have pledged allegiances to the national team.

Michy Batshuayi criticises Uefa for ending investigation into racial abuse claim

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Borussia Dortmund's Michy Batshuayi criticises Uefa after it dismisses his allegation of racist chanting during a Europa League tie.

African leaders value and support US, says ambassador

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US State Department's top official for Africa on the country’s relationship with African nations.

Uganda newspaper’s ‘wine for abuse stories’ contest angers readers

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Ugandan newspaper apologises for offering the chance to win a bottle of wine for victims' stories.

South Africa FA backs president Danny Jordaan over rape claim

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The South Africa Football Association offers support to its president Danny Jordaan over rape allegations after a charge was brought against him on Saturday.