Africa in pictures: 3-9 June 2016

A selection of photos from across the African continent this week:

A photo taken on June 4, 2016 in Bouake shows a Malian lorry with the words "I trust God with my life" written on it, loaded with various goods on its way to Bamako, Mali. / AFP PHOTO / ISSOUF SANOGOISSOUF SANOGO/AFP/Getty ImagesAFP

The slogan on this rather overloaded lorry reads: "I give myself to God" as it drives around the Mali capital, Bamako, on Saturday.

An ivorian shepherd watches his cows on June 4, 2016 in the bush near Bouake, central Ivory coast. According to specialists gathered in Abidjan, trade of cattle increased by nearly 20% in West Africa and represents an important source of income, ensuring food security for millions of people. / AFP PHOTO / ISSOUF SANOGOISSOUF SANOGO/AFP/Getty ImagesAFP

On the same day, this man watches over his herd of cattle in neighbouring Ivory Coast.

El Mesaharty, Hussien, 40, wakes up residents for their pre-dawn meals during the first day of Ramadan in Cairo, Egypt June 6, 2016Reuters

The holy Muslim month of Ramadan began this week, when Muslims fast from dawn to dusk. In Cairo, El Mesaharty Hussien, 40, uses a drum to wake people up for their pre-dawn meals on Monday...

People browse around stalls selling festival lights and Ramadan lanterns, or "fanoos Ramadan", at Sayida Zienab district market during the first day of Ramadan in old Cairo, Egypt June 6, 2016.Reuters

... While elsewhere in Cairo, these people choose special Ramadan lanterns or "fanoos Ramadan" on Monday.

A muslim worshiper walks in the Nizamiye Mosque after breaking fast at the end of the first day of Ramadan, in Johannesburg, South Africa, 07 June 2016EPA

On Tuesday, this man walks through a South African mosque after breaking his fast.

Kenyan Muslim school children offer Zohar prayers at a mosque during Islam"s holy month of Ramadan, in Nairobi, Kenya, Tuesday, June 7, 2016AP

While these Kenyan schoolchildren perform their prayers on the same day.

A football fan shows his ticket for the match outside the stade de la Paix in Bouake on June 3, 2016 on the eve of their 2017 African Cup of Nations qualifiers football match between Ivory Coast and GabonAFP

On Friday, this Ivorian football fan shows off his ticket for Saturday's African Cup of Nations qualifying match against Gabon in Bouake...

Ivory Coast"s national football team fans display a giant jersey during the 2017 African Cup of Nations qualification football match between Ivory Coast and Gabon at the Stade de la Paix on June 4, 2016 in Bouake. / AFP PHOTO / ISSOUF SANOGOISSOUF SANOGO/AFP/Getty ImagesAFP

During the match, Ivorian fans showed off this giant jersey.

Oficers of national fire brigade spray water on fans to combat the heat before Liberia vs Togo 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification match at the Antoinette Tubman Stadium, Monrovia, Liberia 05 June 2016.EPA

While in Monrovia, Liberian firefighters sprayed fans with water to cool them down during their match against Togo on Sunday...

Togo International Striker Emmanuel Adebayor arrives before the Liberia vs Togo 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification match at the Antoinette Tubman Stadium, Monrovia, Liberia 05 June 2016EPA

...Togo star Emmanuel Adebayor doesn't need any help to be cool.

South Sudan defender Attir Thomas Tom (C) kicks the ball during the Africa Cup of Nations 2017 qualifying football match between South Sudan and Mali on June 4, 2016 at the Juba StadiumAFP

South Sudan defender Attir Thomas Tom makes a spectacular clearance in their home match against Mali on Sunday.

Zimbabwe"s supporters cheer their team during the AFCON Group L qualifier football match between Malawi and Zimbabwe on June 5, 2016 at the National Sports Stadium in Harare. / AFP PHOTO / JEKESAI NJIKIZANAJEKESAI NJIKIZANA/AFP/Getty ImagesAFP

These Zimbabwean supporters do everything they can to get behind their team on Sunday in their match against Malawi.

A member of the Sahrawi People"s Liberation Army holds a flag of the disputed territory of Western Sahara during the funeral of Polisario Front"s secretary general, Mohamed Abdelaziz, on June 4, 2016 in Bir Lahlou, some 220 kilometres (137 miles) southwest of the Algerian town of Tindouf. Abdelaziz, who was in his late 60s, had led the Algeria-backed Polisario since 1976, three years after the group was founded to struggle for independence for the territoryAFP

On Saturday, a member of the Sahrawi People's Liberation Army holds a flag during the funeral of Mohamed Abdelaziz, the longtime leader of the Polisario Front, which is fighting for Western Sahara's independence from Morocco.

Queen Elizabeth II shakes hands with the ambassador of Ethiopia Dr Hailemichael Aberra Afework, after he presented his credentials during a private audience at Buckingham Palace in London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Wednesday June 8, 2016PA

Queen Elizabeth II shakes hands with Ethiopia's ambassador to the UK Hailemichael Aberra Afework after he presented his credentials on Wednesday.

A shoe washed up on the shore are pictured near a route frequented by migrants trying to cross the Mediterranean, near the coastal town of Zuwara, west of Tripoli, Libya, June 4, 2016.Reuters

A shoe is washed up on the Libyan shore near Zuwara on Saturday. There has been a surge in the numbers of migrants trying to get from Libya to Europe in recent weeks, hundreds of whom have lost their lives.

Eric Obeng, attending university in the U.S. from Ghana, poses for a friend while paying respect to the late Muhammad Ali at his star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame on June 4, 2016 in Hollywood, United StatesGetty Images

Eric Obeng, a Ghanaian student in the US, poses for a friend while paying his respects to Muhammad Ali at his star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame on Saturday...

A female boxer trains during an early morning training session at the inner city boxing gym in Hillbrow, Johannesburg, South Africa, 06 June 2016. Boxers from the inner city boxing gym trained in memorial to the late Muhammad Ali, dubbed as "The Greatest," who died on 03 June 2016 in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, at the age of 74. A public funeral procession and memorial service will be conducted 10 June 2016 in Louisville. The Gym is situated in one of the country"s most dangerous inner city areas and is built in a dis-used petrol station. Both male and female boxers from all races train with George Khosi. Khosi was once The Soweto Super Middle weight boxing champion until one day in 1997 robbers shot him in both legs and in the right eye thus ending his boxing career. EPA/KIM LUDBROOKEPA

... In South Africa, a female boxer takes part in a special training session in memorial of the boxing superstar.

Judo athlete Yolande Bukasa, a refugee from Democratic Republic of Congo, performs with a kid during a news conference where she was announced as part of the refugee athletes qualified for the 2016 Rio Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, June 3, 2016.Reuters

Judo athlete Yolande Bukasa, from Democratic Republic of Congo, performs during Friday's news conference where she was announced as part of the team of refugee athletes to take part in the 2016 Rio Olympics.

A motorcycle carrying protesters holding a placard using the acronym of the national electoral commission, drives ahead of demonstrators on foot calling for the disbandment of the commission over allegations of bias and corruption, in downtown Nairobi, Kenya Monday, June 6, 2016. While demonstrations led by opposition leaders in the capital were largely peaceful, police in the western town of Kisumu tear-gassed demonstrators who responded by throwing stones and witnesses say some people were killed by police. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)AP

On Monday, a motorcycle carries protesters calling for Kenya's electoral commission to be disbanded.

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