Africa’s week in pictures: Earth, water, leaf

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

Being in Scotland is my miracle after fleeing Rwandan genocide

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Umutesi Stewart survived the Rwandan genocide and now lives in Scotland with her family.

Uganda’s Mary Goretti Kitutu to spend Easter in jail over roofing-sheets scandal

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Mary Goretti Kitutu Kimono denies involvement in the theft of thousands of metal roofing sheets.

Victor Wanyama: Former captain demands ‘more professionalism’ before making Kenya comeback

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Victor Wanyama on a potential Kenya comeback, Lionel Messi in the MLS and why Spurs should re-hire Pochettino.

Onyinye Udokporo talks about her experience growing up with dyslexia

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Onyinye Udokporo wrote a book about her own experience growing up with dyslexia.

Cat jumps on imam leading Ramadan prayers in Algeria

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A video shows a cat jumping on the shoulders of an imam during Taraweeh prayers inside a mosque.

Kenya doping: Medical professionals helping drug cheats

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Investigators find evidence of experienced medical personnel helping athletes convicted of doping to forge documents.

South Africa snake on plane: Deadly cobra in cockpit forces emergency landing

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"I felt this cool sensation crawling up my shirt" before spotting the snake, the pilot tells the BBC.

SA officials detained in Libya over unpaid bills

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Two employees of South African Premier Division side Marumo Gallants held in Libya for over two weeks after reportedly failing to cover costs.

Women’s World Cup: Atlas Lionesses hope to emulate Morocco’s men at debut tournament

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Ahead of the Women's World Cup, Atlas Lionesses coach Reynald Pedros hopes to tap into the experience gained by Morocco's men in Qatar.