Africa in pictures: 24-30 May

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, left, reacts, with his wife Grace, at his first rally since the Zimbabwean elections, in Shamva about 100 kilometres north east of Harare, Thursday, May 29

Zimbabwe's first lady shares a laugh with her husband, Robert, on the campaign trail on Thursday when she said: "Even if people vote for the MDC, Morgan Tsvangirai will never step foot inside State House."

Zimbabwean immigrants climb through a barbed wire fence while illegally crossing illegally into South Africa May 27, 2008 near Musina, South Africa

On Tuesday, a Zimbabwean woman climbs over a barbed wire fence to cross into South Africa illegally, despite recent attacks on foreigners which have left over 50 people dead.

A Somali Muslim man prays on May 27, 2008 at an informal refugee camp on the outskirts of Pretoria

On the same day in South Africa, a Somali Muslim man displaced by the violence prays at a migrant camp near Pretoria.

Demonstrators take part in a march in downtown Johannesburg, Saturday, May 24, 2008, to protest the latest attacks on immigrants

On Saturday, thousands of South Africans protest against the attacks on foreigners in Johannesburg.

Gambian soldiers serving with the joint United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) stand on parade during celebrations marking the International Day for the United Nations Peacekeepers Da

Gambian soldiers stand on parade in Sudan's war-torn Darfur region on Thursday during celebrations to mark the International Day for United Nations peacekeepers.

Supporters of warlord-turned-political leader Jean-Pierre Bemba shout during a rally in Kinshasa, Congo Tuesday, May 27

Supporters of former Democratic Republic of Congo Vice-President Jean-Pierre Bemba hold protests in Kinshasa on Tuesday over his arrest for war crimes committed in the Central African Republic.

Supporters of Guinea's President Lansana Conte rally in the Kaloum neighbourhood of Conakry, Guinea, Friday, May 30, 2008

On Friday, supporters of Guinean President Lansana Conte march on the streets of the capital, Conakry, urging soldiers to end an ongoing mutiny over pay and conditions.

Tunisia Selima Sfer backhands to USA's Venus Williams during their second round match of the French Open tennis tournament, Thursday May 29

Tunisia's Selima Sfer uses her backhand in a match against Venus Williams the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on Thursday. For more on Africa's week tune into BBC Network Weekend Africa.

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