South Africa: Two men from Ga-Masemola village, near Polokwane, stand by the framework of their self-made helicopter – now they just have to fit an engine to make their first voyage. From Montsho Matlala, Seshego

Rwanda: Children line up at a ceremony to raise awareness about HIV and Aids in their country. From Dana Vaughn-Mgunda, Lakewood, Ohio, USA

Namibia: A family take to the road south of Windhoek on a donkey-powered buggy. From Janet Tomkins, Vancouver, Canada

Sierra Leone: A young Sierra Leonean girl holds on tightly to her radio as her friends crowd round to enjoy another broadcast from the BBC. From Festus Crosbie, Mobimbi

Ghana: Beaming smiles aimed at prospective buyers on a highway bus near Bolgatanga help these boys sell their stock of shea nuts. From Amasaba Abdul-Yakeen Aluizah, Accra

Nigeria: Destined for a cross-border journey, a driver makes doubly sure that his load of rice makes the trip worthwhile. From Tunji Dave, Lagos