From the election of Africa’s youngest president in Senegal to the tragic Baltimore bridge collapse in the US, here’s our weekly photo dump.
Lyon, France – Protesters carrying Congolese flags march in solidarity with victims of violence sweeping the east of the country.
Baltimore, U.S. – A view of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge after a collision with a cargo ship which killed six people. The county’s infrastructure is crumbling and under-funded by a government spending billions on wars abroad.
Dakar, Senegal – Crowds celebrate the election of Africa’s youngest ever president. Pan-Africanist Bassirou Diomaye Faye is only 44 years old and is nicknamed Mr Clean. He’s vowed to downgrade ties with former colonial power France and drop the CFA franc. His rise is impressive. After spending months in jail alongside ally and kingmaker Ousmane Sonko, the pair were released just a week before the presidential elections.
Nairobi, Kenya – Racing fans attend the Safari Rally Kenya 2024. It’s the third round of this year’s WRC World Rally Car Championship.
Cape Town, South Africa – Supporters of opposition party Economic Freedom Fighters gather at the Gugulethu Stadium ahead of national and provincial elections.
Gedaref, Sudan – A disabled child who fled Khartoum stands near tents at a camp for the internally displaced.
Rubavu, Rwanda – Refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo play football at the Nkamira Transit Center.
Mumbai, India – Accused Somali pirates get into a police van at a naval dockyard days after Indian commandos recaptured a hijacked bulk carrier and rescued several hostages.