Africa’s week in pictures: 21-27 June 2024

MJHSJune 28, 2024

A choice of the week’s finest images from throughout the African continent:

Leon Neal/Getty Images A member of the Democratic Republic of Congo band Fulu Miziki wearing a mask prepares the stage for his bands performance

With Glastonbury underway, a member of the Democratic Republic of Congo band Fulu Miziki, prepares the set for his band’s efficiency on the Greenpeace stage on Thursday.

Cem Ozdel/Getty Images Two women compete in Senegal's beach competition

Two ladies go head-to-head on the 2nd African Seashore Wrestling Championships held in Dakar, Senegal, on Sunday.

Quila Fernandes/AFP A large crowd of people take part in the pilgrimage in Cape Verde

On the identical day in Cape Verde, folks take part within the São João Baptista pilgrimage undeterred by the nice and cozy solar.

Queila Fernandes/AFP People playing the drums during the Cape Verde pilgrimage in Porto Novo

….they stroll to the beat of the drums alongside the 23km (14 mile)- route….

Queila Fernandes/AFP Two women dance during the pilgrimage in Porto Novo

…in addition to dance to it!

Matthew Lewis/Getty Images Tabraiz Shamsi a South African cricket player celebrates his teams victory by jumping in the air

Historical past is made on Wednesday, as South African cricket participant Tabraiz Shamsi revels in his crew’s victory over Afghanistan to succeed in the T20 World Cup remaining for the primary time.

Luis Tato/AFP Teargas cannister explodes in the streets of Kenya's capital Nairobi

In Kenya, police and protestors conflict as younger folks take to the streets of Nairobi angered by a finance invoice launched by President William Ruto which is able to enhance taxes.