Nigeria: A mother takes a rest with her children on a railway line in the Agege area of Lagos. From Olatunji Obasa Dave, Lagos

Cameroon: Passengers cross a bridge undergoing repairs over the river Mezam to board another vehicle on the other side. From Nde Velentine C, Bamenda

Ghana: The Ashanti queen mother is carried by her followers to celebrate a decade of rule by her son Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. From Henk van Gestel, Accra

Uganda: A colourful mix of styles in this parade in the capital city. From Julius Odeke, Kampala

Guinea: Members of a Sierra Leonean acrobatic team celebrate the 48th anniversary of Guinea's independence. From Sallien Sillah, Conakry

Botswana: Young adults of the Shashe River School choir sing at the annual general meeting. From David M Kabzot Tembil, Shashe