Africa’s week in pictures: 27 October


A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

Large embossed golden appear to float above the sand, creating an optical illusion.

A soldier holds a rifle during a presentation at Mtongwe Naval Base in Mombasa.

A models wearing Nigerian fashion designer Bubu Ogisi's design, walks down the runway during her fashion show in Lagos. The silhouettes are oversized and the materials used are of vibrant yet earthy tones.

A man cleans a grave at the Williamsville cemetery in Abidjan.

A woman wearing a red dress gesticulates on a pitch-black stage set.

People dressed in civilian clothing walk through a gate to enter the Rafah border crossing to Egypt.

Britain's Tyson Fury (L) fights against Cameroonian-French Francis Ngannou during their heavyweight boxing match in Riyadh.

A woman wears batik clothing on the catwalk.

A Breguet watch and personal possessions are handled by a man dressed in tweed.

A boy watches fishermen training the races in Saint Louis, Senegal.

Attendees dressed in rainbow colours sing while taking part in the Johannesburg Pride Parade.

Siya Kolisi kisses the Web Ellis Cup after South Africa beat New Zealand in Paris 16-15.

Images subject to copyright

Around the BBC

  • Focus on Africa podcasts

  • The Comb podcasts


Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *