Passion, pilots and panache: Africa’s top shots

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

Attack on army base fuels Burkina Faso mutiny rumours

A deadly attack in the north has snowballed into speculation soldiers tried to usurp Capt Traoré.

Attack on army base fuels Burkina Faso mutiny rumours

A deadly attack in the north has snowballed into speculation soldiers tried to usurp Capt Traoré.

Egyptian pilgrims ‘totally abandoned’ in Hajj heat

With hundreds thought dead, one victim's family say unregistered pilgrims have been failed by travel agents.

Attack on army base fuels Burkina Faso mutiny rumours

A deadly attack in the north has snowballed into speculation soldiers tried to usurp Capt Traoré.

Police battle anti-tax demonstrators as Kenya protests spread

Many Kenyans are angry over a slew of proposed tax rises, which parliament is currently debating.

Habana backs Blitzboks to clinch Olympic sevens spot

South Africa have the skill and leadership to qualify for the men’s rugby sevens at the Paris Olympics, according to Bryan Habana.

Zambia kills stray lions that prompted move to close schools

The two lions are said to have killed 16 cows in a span of two weeks.

Zambia kills stray lions that prompted move to close schools

The two lions are said to have killed 16 cows in a span of two weeks.

South African MP suspended for racist language

The MP is from the Democratic Alliance, which has just joined the ANC in a coalition government.