Africa's week in pictures: 24-30 March 2023

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week:

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News imageAFP Chief Osabarima Kwesi Atta II (L) looks on (2nd L) looks on as US Vice President Kamala Harris (2nd R) and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff (R) react after receiving traditional Kente cloths at the Emintsimadze Palace in Cape Coast, Ghana.AFP
On an official visit to Ghana on Tuesday, US Vice-President Kamala Harris and her husband receive kente cloth from Chief Osabarima Kwesi Atta II.
News imageAFP A man cycles past a mural in Naples depicting Napoli's Georgian forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (L) and Napoli's Nigerian forward , in the Forcella district on March Victor Osimhe, as the city braces up for its potential first Scudetto championship win in 33 years.AFP
On the same day, Nigerian footballer Victor Osimhen graces this mural in Italy alongside a Napoli teammate.
News imageAFP A spear-fisherman uses a long hooked rod instead of his spear gun to look for lobsters and other crustaceans in shallow water.AFP
A spear-fisherman looks for lobsters off the coast of Dakar, Senegal, on Saturday.
News imageEPA Zimbabwean actor Regé-Jean Page takes a selfie with fans on the red carpet for Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.EPA
British-Zimbabwean actor Regé-Jean Page greets fans at his film premiere in Los Angeles, the US, on Sunday.
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News imageEPA South African actress Thuso Mbedu attends the premiere of "Air" at the Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles, California, USA, 27 March 2023.EPA
And South African actress Thuso Mbedu takes to the red carpet in the same city the day before.
News imageAFP King Philippe of Belgium finishes a painting during a visit to the Philippi Village in South Africa - Sunday 26 March 2023AFP
On Sunday King Philippe of Belgium signs a mural in Cape Town, South Africa.
News imageEPA A close shot of taxidermy rhino's eye in a museum in Nairobi, Kenya - Tuesday 28 March 2023EPA
Sudan, the last male northern white rhino, goes on display at the Nairobi National Museum in Kenya on Tuesday. He died aged 45 then his remains were shipped to the Czech Republic to be preserved through taxidermy.
News imageAFP An opposition supporter holds a stone during clashes with Kenya Police Officers at the informal settlement of Mathare in Nairobi, Kenya - Monday 27 March 2023AFP
Police confront protesters on Monday in the Kenyan capital, as religious leaders and diplomats urge the president and opposition leader to hold peace talks.
News imageReuters Egyptian dancers perform Sufi dance, with Mawlawiyah sufi singing during the holy fasting month of Ramadan in Prince Taz Palace in Cairo, Egypt - Wednesday 29 March 2023Reuters
In Egypt's capital, Cairo, Sufi dancers sway and spin on Wednesday evening.
News imageGetty Images The Imam al-Shafi'i Mosque is the most prominent ancient mosque in Cairo - Wednesday 29 March 2023Getty Images
It is time for prayers at Cairo's ancient Imam al-Shafi'i Mosque on Wednesday.
News imageGetty Images A Sudanese man goes infront of cars to invite passengers to join an iftar dinner in Khartoum, Sudan - Saturday 25 March 2023Getty Images
During Ramadan in Sudan it is common for people to stop traffic in the evenings and invite strangers to join them them to break their fast, as this man is doing in Khartoum on Saturday.
News imageReuters A rider reacts mounted on a horse on the beach in Tangier, Morocco - Sunday 26 March 2023Reuters
A rider and his horse enjoy the beach in Tangier, Morocco, on Sunday.
News imageEPA A guest looks at the painting by Ghanaian artist Amoako Boafo entitled "Hudson Burk 1" at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles, California, the US - Friday 24 March 2023EPA
Visitors to a gallery in the US take in this piece by Ghanaian artist Amoako Boafo, called Hudson Burk 1.
News imageAFP Malian singer, songwriter and actress Fatoumata Diawara poses during a photo session in Paris, France - Tuesday 28 March 2023AFP
On Tuesday the Malian singer, songwriter and actress Fatoumata Diawara poses for portraits in the French capital, Paris.
News imageGetty Images Saharawi singer Aziza Brahim performs during the Nomadablues concert at the Condeduque center in Madrid, Spain - Friday 24 March 2023Getty Images
And Saharawi singer Aziza Brahim performs on Friday in Spain.

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