Pageant queens and daring dancers: Africa’s top shots

Miss Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina, who is wearing a green dress and Miss Denmark, who is wearing a pink dress, hold hands as they wait to see who has won the Miss Universe competition - Saturday 16 November 2024

Image caption,On Saturday, the Miss Universe competition is underway in Mexico and the two finalists, Miss Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina and Miss Denmark Victoria Kjær Theilvig wait to hear the results…

Nigeria's Chidimna Adetshina wear a green dress and poses with her hands on her hips. A simple white sash that says Nigeria is draped across her body from shoulder to hip - Saturday 16 November 2024

Image caption,Although Ms Adetshina doesn’t win the top prize, she is crowned runner-up. She is the highest placed black African woman since South Africa’s Zozi Tunzi won the competition in 2019.

Three elephants play in the mud at Nairobi National Park in Nairobi, Kenya - Saturday 16 November 2024

Image caption,On the same day, elephants orphaned by poaching, have a mud bath at Nairobi National Park in Kenya.

Traditional drummers from Burundi beat their drums in Jinja, Uganda for the Nyege Nyege Festival - Saturday 16 November 2024

Image caption,Burundian traditional drummers perform during the third day of the annual Nyege Nyege Festival that celebrates emerging talent in Jinja, Uganda…

A man with white face paint and red markings performs at the Nyege Nyege Festival in Jinja, Uganda.

Image caption,Dozens of artists showcase their talent at the festival…

A woman stands in front of a ferris wheel that is brightly lit up at the Nyege Nyege festival in Uganda - Saturday 16 November 2024

Image caption,Aside from the performances, there are rides and attractions for visitors to enjoy.

A picture of a woman drawing the Mozambican flag on a boy's face - Saturday 16 November 2024

Image caption,A Mozambican woman paints the national colours on her son’s face as they take to the streets of Portugal’s capital Lisbon to protest against the disputed elections.

Habiba Aly of Egypt performs a daring hoop exercise during the International Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament in Doha, Qatar - Wednesday 20 November 2024

Image caption,On Wednesday, Habiba Aly of Egypt performs a daring hoop exercise during the International Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament in Doha, Qatar.