A selection of the week's best visuals from Africa and beyond includes the following highlights:
In Senegal's capital, Dakar, members of the Layene Sufi order gracefully head to evening prayers on Friday, clad in their traditional white garments, showcasing the spiritual essence of the region.
As Ramadan concludes, Nigeria burst into festivities on Tuesday, with families in the city of Dutse donning their finest attire for the joyous Eid al-Fitr celebrations.
In South Africa, a grand community feast is organized, where four tonnes of meat, three tonnes of rice, and other culinary delights are prepared for thousands to enjoy on the last day of Ramadan's observance.
On the following day in Ivory Coast, people gather for Eid festivities, focusing on unity and relaxation following the fasting month.
In Alexandria, Egypt, celebratory balloons are released into the sky after morning prayer, symbolizing hope and joy as worshippers mark the festive occasion.
Meanwhile, across the ocean, Trevor the African Bullfrog starts a new chapter at Cheshire Zoo in the UK, where he is weighed and cared for to monitor his health after relocation.
Amid the celebrations, a movement for justice unfolds in South Africa, where citizens take to the streets to demand accountability following allegations of a horrific crime involving a seven-year-old girl.
On another note, excitement fills the air in Egypt as fans of Al Hilal passionately cheer on their team before a tense match against rivals Al Ahly in the Caf Champions League quarter-finals.
In a different spotlight, former banker Tidjane Thiam faces court scrutiny over his presidential candidacy in Ivory Coast, with energetic protests from supporters outside the court.
Finally, joggers enjoy a leisurely run amidst blooming cosmos flowers in Delta Park, South Africa, showcasing the beauty and vibrancy of nature amidst life's chaos.
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