Africa Week in Pictures: June 21-27, 2024

Some of the best photos of the week from across the African continent:

As the Glastonbury festival gets underway, a member of the band Fulu Miziki from the Democratic Republic of Congo is preparing the set for the band’s performance on the Greenpeace stage on Thursday.

Two women faced off at the 2nd African Beach Wrestling Championships held in Dakar, Senegal on Sunday.

On the same day in Cape Verde, people took part in the São João Baptista pilgrimage, undeterred by the warm sunshine.

….they walked to the beat of drums along a 23km (14 mile) route….

…as well as dancing to that music!

History was made on Wednesday, as South African cricketer Tabraiz Shamsi celebrated his team’s win over Afghanistan to reach the T20 World Cup final for the first time.

In Kenya, police and protesters clashed as young people took to the streets of Nairobi to protest against a finance bill introduced by President William Ruto that would increase taxes.

The next day, a man watched as President Ruto addressed the nation saying he would withdraw the bill because of the protests.

A man walks through the camel market in Nouakchott, Mauritania’s capital, on Wednesday, ahead of Saturday’s presidential election.

On Thursday, Algeria’s Mohamed Chakib competes in the Breakdancing Olympic Qualifier ahead of the 2024 Paris Games.