Africa’s week in pictures: 30 August-5 September 2019

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.

UK couple finds Egyptian boy in car roof box

A couple returned home from Calais to find two feet sticking out of the compartment.

Former Nigeria coach Samson Siasia appeals Fifa’s life ban

Former Nigeria coach Samson Siasia files an appeal with Fifa and the Court of Arbitration for Sport against a life ban from football.

Ghana’s Agyemang Badu: I’ll comeback from illness stronger

Ghana midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang Badu says he will be mentally stronger after he recovers from a blood clot on his lungs.

South Africa closes embassy in Nigeria after xenophobic violence

South Africa says its diplomatic staff in Nigeria have received threats of reprisal attacks.

Africa’s road to 2022 World Cup in Qatar underway

Djibouti earn shock victory as Namibia, Mozambique and Guinea-Bissau all win away from home in 2022 World Cup qualifying.

The mixed children Belgium took from their mothers under colonial rule

Luc Van Damme was two when taken from his Rwandan mother under a colonial ban on mixed families.

Businesses destroyed in SA xenophobic attacks

Mainly foreign-owned shops and businesses have been hit by riots and looting in South Africa.

Businesses destroyed in SA xenophobic attacks

Mainly foreign-owned shops and businesses have been hit by riots and looting in South Africa.

South Africa anti-rape protesters target business leaders in Cape Town

They gather outside a World Economic Forum event in Cape Town to condemn sexual abuse.