Malawi: A fisherman dries his catch in Nkhata Bay. From Smith Likongwe, Blantyre

Zimbabwe: A man saves on transport costs by carrying his livestock himself. From Oscar Momanyi, Harare

Uganda: American soldiers in Uganda for a training exercise buy souvenirs at a market in Kitgum. From Apunyo Hudson, Lira

Kenya: A lady's hat doubles up as a useful carrier as a group of women enjoy an afternoon stroll on Watamu beach. From Helene Caillet, Watamu

Benin: A dancer performs in front of a large crowd at the voodoo festival in Allada. From Michael Pitt, Ho, Ghana

South Africa: An enterprising Zimbabwean earns a living entertaining people in Pretoria's Sammy Marks Square. From Warren Mabona, Pretoria