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A visual journey through Africa: Week 5 in photos

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A selection of the week’s best photos from across the African continent showcases a diverse range of events and activities capturing the essence of life in different countries.

Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems wowed the crowd at Denmark’s Roskilde music festival, while in Durban, South Africa, flamboyant fashion took center stage at a horse racing event featuring local designers.

In Cairo, Sufi Muslims celebrated the Islamic New Year with colorful festivities, while a craftsman in the same city shaped a traditional fez using a mould.

Meanwhile, in Mauritania, a seller of second-hand car parts went about his daily business in Nouakchott, and in Algeria’s capital, Algiers, riders charged and fired muskets at an independence day event.

The president of Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embalo, inspected troops on a visit to China, while Kenyan runner Faith Kipyegon broke her own world record in the women’s 1,500m race at a Diamond League event in France.

In Thailand, Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna competed at the World Table Tennis Star Contender Bangkok 2024, and Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay returned to the saddle after a stage win at the Tour de France.

Farmers in northern Egypt were busy picking prickly pears, while Diane Rwigara, a vocal critic of President Paul Kagame in Rwanda, posed for a portrait at her home in Kigali ahead of the election.

Lastly, people enjoyed a leisurely day paddling boats on an artificial lake in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, showcasing the beauty and tranquility of the region.

These photos capture the vibrant and diverse cultures, traditions, and events that make Africa a truly unique and captivating continent.

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