Africa's week in pictures: 30 June - 6 July 2023

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week:Durban July attracts fashion-lovers on Saturday...The best-dressed contest happens on the sidelines of South Africa's yearly horse racing event.It's time for a dip in the River Nile as temperatures hit 43 Celsius in Egypt on Wednesday.Fans are thrilled by Ayra Starr on Tuesday...The Benin-born Nigerian singer performs at Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland days after releasing a new single.Gay Pride marchers in London show solidarity with LGBT people in Uganda, where a toughened anti-gay law can send landlords to jail if they knowingly rent homes to gay people.On Friday, Ethiopia's Berihu Aregawi looks to the heavens after breaking the 5,000m world record at an IAAF athletics meet in Switzerland.Mayar Sharif reacts after losing a point to her opponent at Wimbledon in the UK on Monday. The Egyptian was eventually knocked out of the tennis tournament.Models wear the latest collection from Cameroonian designer Imane

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Africa's week in pictures: 30 June - 6 July 2023

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

A model wears silver and batik clothing plus a blond wig.A model wears silver and batik clothing plus a blond wig.
Durban July attracts fashion-lovers on Saturday...
A model poses in an orange suit.A model poses in an orange suit.
The best-dressed contest happens on the sidelines of South Africa's yearly horse racing event.
Boys jump from stairs into the river, in Cairo.Boys jump from stairs into the river, in Cairo.
It's time for a dip in the River Nile as temperatures hit 43 Celsius in Egypt on Wednesday.
Fans sing, shout and dance near the stage.Fans sing, shout and dance near the stage.
Fans are thrilled by Ayra Starr on Tuesday...
Ayra Starr reaches out with her arm as she sings with a heartfelt expression on her face.Ayra Starr reaches out with her arm as she sings with a heartfelt expression on her face.
The Benin-born Nigerian singer performs at Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland days after releasing a new single.
People hold banners protesting homophobia at London's Trafalgar Square.People hold banners protesting homophobia at London's Trafalgar Square.
Gay Pride marchers in London show solidarity with LGBT people in Uganda, where a toughened anti-gay law can send landlords to jail if they knowingly rent homes to gay people.
Berihu Aregawi lifts his arms up and looks at the sky in awe.Berihu Aregawi lifts his arms up and looks at the sky in awe.
On Friday, Ethiopia's Berihu Aregawi looks to the heavens after breaking the 5,000m world record at an IAAF athletics meet in Switzerland.
Mayar Sherif throws her head back in disappointment.Mayar Sherif throws her head back in disappointment.
Mayar Sharif reacts after losing a point to her opponent at Wimbledon in the UK on Monday. The Egyptian was eventually knocked out of the tennis tournament.
Models walk down a catwalk.Models walk down a catwalk.
Models wear the latest collection from Cameroonian designer Imane Ayissi in Paris on Thursday.
Women cover their faces with stitched, feathered fans.Women cover their faces with stitched, feathered fans.
Women shield their faces from the sun at the Ojude Oba festival on Friday...
Man and women stand in colour-coordinated rows.Man and women stand in colour-coordinated rows.
Nigerian officials say thousands of people are at this year's event in Ogun state...
An elder from the Josi family in Ijebu is seen on a horse.An elder from the Josi family in Ijebu is seen on a horse.
Horse parades are traditionally part of the event.
A boy stands on an artisanal fisherman's canoe at the Port-Bouet beach in Abidjan.A boy stands on an artisanal fisherman's canoe at the Port-Bouet beach in Abidjan.
A boy looks out to sea in Ivory Coast, where the government hopes a temporary fishing ban will give declining fish populations a boost.
A stray cat at a cat shelter run by Khadija Izem in Tamesna, Morocco.A stray cat at a cat shelter run by Khadija Izem in Tamesna, Morocco.
And on Monday, this curious cat looks out from a shelter for strays in Morocco.

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