Africa’s week in pictures: 7-13 September 2018

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and of Africans elsewhere this week.

Algerian War: Macron in rare torture admission

President Macron apologises for the torture and death of Maurice Audin during the Algerian War in 1957.

Nigeria gunmen kill cinema-goers in Zamfara

They opened fire at a village hall, where residents gather to watch films or football matches.

South Sudan war: The handshake that may end a recurring nightmare

Ululations and dancing erupted at the latest signing ceremony for peace, but will South Sudan's fighting end?

South Sudan war: The handshake that may end a recurring nightmare

Ululations and dancing erupted at the latest signing ceremony for peace, but will South Sudan's fighting end?

George Weah: Liberia president is ‘oldest international’ ever

Liberia President George Weah, 51, is the oldest player on record to play in a Fifa-recognised international game.

Kofi Annan’s funeral: World leaders bid farewell to ex-UN chief

Moving tributes are paid to the first black African UN leader at his funeral in Ghana.

Zambia starting from ‘year zero’ says coach Sven Vandenbroeck

Zambia coach Sven Vandenbroeck is starting from 'year zero' as he aims to lead the 2012 winners to next year's Africa Cup of Nations.

Mamoudou Gassama: Mali ‘Spiderman’ becomes French citizen

The Malian man who rescued a boy from a balcony in spectacular fashion receives French nationality.

Elephant birds: Who killed the largest birds that ever lived?

Scientists are a step closer to explaining a 10,000-year-old crime mystery on the island of Madagascar.