Africa’s week in pictures: 11 – 17 December 2020

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

French MPs back return of looted African artefacts

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MPs voted to return to Senegal and Benin prized artefacts that were looted during colonial times.

Nigeria school attack: Hundreds of boys freed, local authorities say

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The authorities say more than 300 are on their way home but it is unclear if all have been freed.

Ivory: Elephant decline revealed by shipwreck cargo

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A forensic examination of the cargo reveals the devastation of populations caused by the trade.

Meet South Africa’s record-breaking skateboarder Jean-Marc Johannes

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South Africa's record-breaking skateboarder Jean-Marc Johannes on what putting his sport into the Olympics will mean for the continent.

Nigeria’s Katsina school abduction: Boko Haram shows video ‘of seized boys’

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Footage appears to show jihadists guarding the boys, one of whom is made to issue demands.

Tunisia’s revolution: ‘Cage man’ Wadih Jalasi remembers start of Arab Spring

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Wadih Jalasi became known as "cage man" during the Arab Spring, after a photo of him went viral.

David Rudisha: Yet to decide on Tokyo Olympics

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Kenya's David Rudisha admits he is yet to decide whether he will defend his 800 metres Olympic title in Tokyo next year.

Arab Spring: 10 moments, 10 years on

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On the 10 year anniversary of the Arab Spring, the BBC looks at 10 defining moments of the movement.

Hotel Rwanda ‘hero’ sues Greek airline for ‘aiding kidnap’

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The man depicted in the Hollywood film is in prison in Rwanda awaiting trial on terrorism charges.