A selection of the week’s best photos from across the African continent and beyond:
South African aquarist Mthobisi Mlambo, strikes a pose as Santa with a Thorntail stingray during a show at Africa’s largest marine park – uShaka Sea World in Durban. [Rajesh Jantilal / AFP]
The festive spirit also fills the Abidjan markets in Ivory Coast as vendors stock up on endless Christmas merchandise in preparation for the holidays. [Legnan Koula / EPA]
On Saturday, runners from around the world compete in the Marakez Pyramids Half Marathon in Giza, set against the ancient wonders of the pyramids of Egypt… [Mohamed Elshahed / Getty Images]
During the marathon, a tourist and a camel strike a pose. [Sayed Hassan / Getty Images]
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On the same day, in southern Egypt, a worker gathers limestone at the “White Mountain” quarry near the city of Minya. [Mahmoud Elkhwas / Getty Images]
On Monday, aerial performers dazzle at an all-human circus in Johannesburg, South Africa. [Kim Ludbrook / EPA]
A model shows off her paper plates- and cutlery-inspired dress at the 11th edition of the South Sudan Theatre Awards 2024 (STA), in Nairobi, Kenya on Wednesday. [Daniel Irungu / EPA]
The vibrant beauty of the Maasai people shines as women don their traditional attire at the lively social sporting event dubbed the Maasai Olympics in Kajiado, Kenya… [Daniel Irungu / EPA]
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A Maasai warrior competes in a traditional high-jump event… [Daniel Irungu / EPA]
The Mbirikani Manyatta village holds the trophy in triumph as they celebrate being named the overall winners of the Maasai Olympics 2024. [Daniel Irungu / EPA]
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