In Tripoli, protestors hold placards picturing Muammar Gaddafi, as they demonstrate outside the Swiss embassy on Wednesday, following the arrest of the Libyan leader’s son in Switzerland.
On the same day in Zimbabwe's capital, Harare, a man buys tomatoes for Z$20bn a piece. Meanwhile, political leaders began negotiating over the country’s post-election crisis in neighbouring South Africa.
On Tuesday, the Jamaican reggae singer Shaggy entertains the crowd at the 44th Carthage International Festival near Tunis.
Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir addresses supporters on Wednesday during a rare visit to Darfur, where he has been accused of war crimes by the International Criminal Court.
On Monday, Somali children queue to receive food aid on the outskirts of the capital, Mogadishu. At least 2.5 million Somalis need help, as the country struggles to cope with drought and conflict.
Francophone World Scrabble Champion Ivorian Elisee Poka draws letters as he contests the final in Dakar, Senegal, on Thursday. For more African news, tune in to BBC Weekend Network Africa.
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