A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.

Paul Kagame wins with more than 99% of the vote, showing Rwanda's lack of democracy, his critics say.

The police said it was difficult to ensure safety as the protests have no designated leader.

Namibian authorities are said to be unhappy at the harassment of their diplomatic officials.

Africa's pool of sporting talent could see a boom in rugby sevens, according to Springbok legend Bryan Habana.

Impeached judge John Hlophe is set to lead opposition to President Ramaphosa's coalition government.

Nigeria's four-time African champion Anuoluwapo Opeyori, coached by his brother, hopes to break new ground for the continent in Paris.

One of those being held in the bush was on HIV medication and had not taken his drugs for two weeks.

Macharia Gaitho, known for his articles criticising the government, says he will sue over the ordeal.

Anuoluwapo Juwon Opeyori grew up in Lagos, with little access to badminton facilities - now he’s a four-time African champion.

The strike could disrupt a landmark trial over a 2009 massacre.

The story of barefoot African runner Abebe Bikila, who made history at the Games and inspired a generation.

Government promises to curb rogue building practices are too little, too late for grieving parents.

The dogs spent time familiarising themselves with animals at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.

A new strain of the mpox virus is spreading quickly in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and experts say it is the most dangerous variant they have seen.

We chat to Makuochi Okafor, a BBC Africa health reporter, who explains the symptoms of mpox, why scientists changed its name, and how people can protect themselves. He also describes what we know about the new variant.

In 2022, a global outbreak of the virus spread across the world. The World Health Organisation said more than 87,000 cases were recorded in 111 countries. We hear what it was like for some people who caught it.

And BBC Health reporter Philippa Roxby tells us how that outbreak was controlled, and the role public information and vaccines played. With not enough vaccines in Africa, can authorities stop the spread this time?

Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 0330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Producers: Julia Ross-Roy, William Lee Adams and Mora Morrison Editor: Verity Wilde

Still reeling from the discovery of bodies in a quarry, Kenyans are trying to find out more.

Police said the 33-year-old confessed to having killed 42 women since 2022 after his arrest on Monday.

Pam Brooks, who began the 12-day trek on 5 July, says she is fundraising for women in Burundi.

The first doses of the vaccine were rolled out in the Ivory Coast on Monday.

Anti-government demonstrators step up demands for President William Ruto to resign.