Here are some of the best photos from this week, showcasing moments from Africa and beyond. A curated collection of stunning images from around the world.
The Colour Festival begins in Nairobi this Saturday. [Gerald Anderson / Getty Images]The event in Nairobi draws a crowd of young revelers. It’s a popular gathering for youthful partygoers in the Kenyan capital. [Gerald Anderson / Getty Images]They joyfully throw colored powders in the air and dance to music. The revelers celebrate by tossing pigments and dancing to lively tunes. [Gerald Anderson / Getty Images]A clownfish rests among anemones in the Red Sea off Egypt’s coast on Friday. The colorful fish is seen nestled within the anemones in the Red Sea near Egypt. [Sebnem Coskun / Getty Images]On Wednesday, Turkish divers explore a sunken ferry in the Red Sea, discovering cars, clothes, and toys. The ferry, which sank in 1991 while traveling from Saudi Arabia to Egypt, reveals its forgotten contents. [Mahmut Serdar Alakus / Getty Images]On Wednesday, voters in Namibia line up under the sun for election day. Election day in Namibia sees long queues of voters braving the heat. [Simon Maina / AFP]This man sits on a wall in Ait Benhaddou, Morocco, famous for its earthen clay architecture. In the village of Ait Benhaddou, known for its clay buildings, this man relaxes on a wall. [AFP]A puppet show kicks off the Carthage Theatre Festival in Tunisia on Sunday. The Carthage Theatre Festival in Tunisia begins with a puppet performance on Sunday. [Yassine Gaidi / Getty Images]The Dakar Carnival kicks off in Senegal on Wednesday. Senegal’s Dakar Carnival begins on Wednesday with vibrant celebrations. [Cem Ozdel / Getty Images]It’s a captivating showcase of Serer, Fulani (Peuhl), and Mandinka cultures. A true celebration of tradition and heritage. [Cem Ozdel / Getty Images]The lineup features singers and a variety of performers. A diverse array of talent takes the stage.[ Cem Ozdel / Getty Images]The Abidjan Livestock Summit in Ivory Coast draws visitors of all ages on Friday. A vibrant event for both the young and the old. [Legnan Koula / EPA]On Sunday in South Africa, a procession of bikers participates in the Toy Run. It’s a festive event filled with holiday spirit. [Brenton Geach / Getty Images]The goal is to donate the collected cuddly toys to children in need. It’s a heartwarming gesture of kindness. [Brenton Geach / Getty Images]In Uganda’s capital on Monday, a defiant protester is pushed into a police van. She joined others in protesting the abduction of opposition leader Kizza Besigye, who was taken to a military jail after being kidnapped in Kenya. [Abubaker Lubowa / Reuters]On Sunday, teenagers in Usli, northern Sudan, take their end-of-year exams. It marks an important academic milestone for the students.[ AFP]
