Africa's week in pictures: 25


A number of the while’s superb footage from around the African continent and past:

Kim Ludbrook / EPA A young fancy dress contestant - wearing a pumpkin mask, toy gun, black blazer and afro puffs - waits to take part in in the best-dressed competition during the annual Halloween party at the George Hay Park. The event aims to raise funds to maintain and improve the neighborhood's green spaces.Kim Ludbrook / EPA

On Saturday it’s life for the best-dressed festival at a Halloween family fundraiser in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Biel Alino / EPA Ethiopian athlete Yomif Kejelcha lays on his back with his legs splayed open after breaking a new world record with a time of 57 minutes and 30 seconds, during the Valencia's Half Marathon held in Valencia.Biel Alino / EPA

The later month, Ethiopian runner Yomif Kejelcha collapses at the field upcoming breaking the arena report in Spain’s Valencia half-marathon.

Emmanuel Adegboye / EPA A make-up artist applies powder to a model's face with a brush backstage during the Lagos Fashion Week on 25 October. Lagos Fashion Week runs from 24 to 27 October and showcases designs from Nigerian and African fashion designers.Emmanuel Adegboye / EPA

A type is made up earlier than committing to the catwalk on Friday…

Olympia de Maismont / AFP A guest wearing a lilac minidress walks down a bright yellow staircase during a private fashion show of the brand Kadiju during Lagos Fashion Week on 27 October.Olympia de Maismont / AFP

Lagos Type Past kicks off on Thursday…

Olympia de Maismont / AFP Two models wearing checkerboard beaded clothing by Nigerian designer Bubu Ogisi at Iamisigo brand pose ahead of a private fashion show to launch the Spring- Summer 2025 collection during Lagos Fashion Week, on 27 October.Olympia de Maismont / AFP

A number of the designers being showcased are Bubu Ogisi of the Iamisigo emblem…

Olympia de Maismont / AFP A man and a woman dressed in red and black pose for a photograph as they arrive at the Federal Palace Hotel for Lagos Fashion Week on 26 October.Olympia de Maismont / AFP

And visitors to the displays put on their very own unique seems to be too.

Billel Bensalem / Getty Images Algerian dancers perform in the artistic show 'Roh Al Djaazair', 'the spirit of Algeria', which depicts the struggle for independence by the Algerian people during the 70th anniversary of Algerian Revolution Day in Algiers.Billel Bensalem / Getty Photographs

On Wednesday in Algiers, dancers carry out a display referred to as The Spirit of Algeria to mark the rustic’s seventieth yearly of self determination from France.

Cem Ozdel / Getty Images Senegalese skateboarders stand with their boards at the country's first skate park, which is is filled with young people and children almost every day of the week.Cem Ozdel / Getty Photographs

Younger skate boarders jerk activates Saturday…

Cem Ozdel / Getty Images A young skateboarder performs a flip in the air while others look on.Cem Ozdel / Getty Photographs

This skate soil in Senegal’s capital town, Dakar, has been a prevalent hangout because it opened two years in the past.

Justin Makangara / Reuters Miniature boxing gloves that are given to the winners are displayed during the closing of 2024 African Boxing Championships in Kinshasa.Justin Makangara / Reuters

The similar month within the Democratic Republic of Congo, tiny boxing-glove trophies are covered up, in a position for the winners of the 2024 African Boxing Championships.

Esa Alexander / Reuters A boy plays at the feet of a statue of former South African President Nelson Mandela on Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton, Johannesburg.Esa Alexander / Reuters

In Johannesburg on Tuesday, this immense statue of overdue president and anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela leaves fat sneakers to fill.

Olivier Hoslet / EPA Tourists snorkel among the Red Sea's natural reefs and corals in Hurghada, among a school of fish.Olivier Hoslet / EPA

At the identical month, a faculty of fish swim close snorkelling vacationers in a coral reef off the Egyptian coast.

Lefty Shivambu / Getty Images Posters during a picket to hand over a memorandum to the National Prosecuting Authority, demanding that the NPA prioritise the prosecution of Qedani Mahlangu (the former Gauteng Health MEC) and Dr. Makgabo Manamela (the former Director of Mental Health in Gauteng) for their roles in the Life Esidimeni tragedy.Lefty Shivambu / Getty Photographs

South African protesters on Tuesday name at the government to prosecute two lead fitness officers for the deaths of 144 psychological fitness inpatients who died in deplorable statuses, in a case referred to as the Presen Esidimeni tragedy.

Martin Pope / Getty Images A protester holds a sign that reads 'Today it's Sudan, Tomorrow it will be US' during a demonstration. Martin Pope / Getty Photographs

The later month in the United Kingdom, demonstrators call for an finish to the civil warfare in Sudan and condemn the UAE’s assistance for the paramilitary RSF crew. The UAE denies its involvement however numerous our bodies together with the UN have exposed proof.

Horacio Vilalobos / Getty Images Demonstrators carry placards and flags while they march from Marques de Pombal square to Praça dos Restauradores to protest he death of Cape Verdean immigrant.Horacio Vilalobos / Getty Photographs

Days upcoming a Cape Verdean immigrant is shot lifeless via a police officer at the streets of Lisbon, Portugal, outraged citizens name for justice.

Jaap Arriens / Getty Images Visitors observe the red sculpture "Ghosting" by Congolese artist Sandra Mujinga at the opening of the new Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw.Jaap Arriens / Getty Photographs

Ghosting is the identify of this piece via Congolese artist Sandra Mujinga, on show on the pristine Museum of Trendy Artwork in Poland on Friday.

Oupa Bopape / Getty Images Lebohang Motaung, Job Kubatsi & Sello Maake KaNcube at the opening of The Suit at Theatre On The Square in Sandton, South Africa. The timeless South African classic delves into themes of love, betrayal, and resilience in the face of apartheid-era hardships. Oupa Bopape / Getty Photographs

The Swimsuit, a vintage of South African theatre, is carried out via Lebohang Motaung, Activity Kubatsi, Sello Maake KaNcube and others in Johannesburg on Wednesday.

Alfredo Zuinga / AFP A general view of a usually busy street in Maputo on 31 October, during the first day of the nationwide strike called by Mozambique's opposition leader Venancio Mondlane, 50, of the small Podemos party. Alfredo Zuinga / AFP

There’s eerie calmness in Mozambique’s capital Maputo on Thursday, regardless of protest organisers urging voters to proceed their battle in opposition to the disputed election outcome. Web get admission to has been limited within the nation, say global watchdogs.

Ahmad Hasaballah / Getty Images Young man holding Traditional Oud Instrument at workshop belonging to Khaled Azzouz, a longtime maker of the traditional oud instrument. The instruments are piled up in rows next to a wall.Ahmad Hasaballah / Getty Photographs

At the identical month in Cairo, craftsmen carve and environment ouds – one of those Egyptian stringed musical device.

Stephane de Sakutin / AFP Ivorian designer Roger Bango (R) acknowledges the applause after France's Paris 2024 Paralympic flag bearer Nantenin Keita (2nd R) presenting a model created by him during the chocolate dress parade of the opening day of the Salon du Chocolat de Paris 2024 (2024 Paris Chocolate Fair) in Paris.Stephane de Sakutin / AFP

Ivorian fashion designer Roger Bango, proper, gifts this get dressed fabricated from chocolate on the 2024 Paris Chocolate Honest in France on Tuesday.

Pamela Rovaris / Getty Images Italo-Tunisian rapper Ghali (Ghali Amdouni) performs live at Unipol Forum. Milan (Italy).Pamela Rovaris / Getty Photographs

Italian-Tunisian rapper Ghali plays in Milan at the identical month.

Marco Longari / AFP An attendee parades an outfit adorned with rainbow-colored wings during the 2024 edition of the Johannesburg Pride.Marco Longari / AFP

And previous that month revellers in South Africa fix Johannesburg Delight.

From the BBC in Africa this while:

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