Trumpets, puts and balancings: Africa’s leading shots

An option of the week’s ideal pictures from throughout the African continent and past:

A contestant warms up on stage in preparation for a slap fighting match in Kagiso township, west of Johannesburg, South Africa - Sunday 4 August 2024.A contestant warms up on stage in preparation for a slap fighting match in Kagiso township, west of Johannesburg, South Africa - Sunday 4 August 2024.

An entrant heats up on phase on Sunday to prepare for a put combating suit in Kagiso municipality, west of South Africa’s major city, Johannesburg … [James Oatway / Reuters]

A contestant prepares to deliver a blow during a slap fighting competition in Kagiso township, west of Johannesburg, South Africa August 4, 2024A contestant prepares to deliver a blow during a slap fighting competition in Kagiso township, west of Johannesburg, South Africa August 4, 2024

In the actual battle, a fine is granted whenever the individual being put flinches. [James Oatway / Reuters]

Visitors pose with an egungun, a character wearing a Yoruba costume and mask, during a festival in Porto-Novo, Benin - Sunday 4 August  a character wearing a Yoruba costume and mask during a festival in Porto-Novo, Benin - Sunday 4 August 2024Visitors pose with an egungun, a character wearing a Yoruba costume and mask, during a festival in Porto-Novo, Benin - Sunday 4 August  a character wearing a Yoruba costume and mask during a festival in Porto-Novo, Benin - Sunday 4 August 2024

Additionally on Sunday, a guy in an outfit and mask is bordered by viewers at a celebration in Benin’s funding, Porto-Novo … [ Yanick Folly / AFP]

Zangbeto masks parade during the grand procession of traditional masks in Porto-Novo, Benin - 4 August 2024. Zangbeto masks parade during the grand procession of traditional masks in Porto-Novo, Benin - 4 August 2024.

Lots of individuals putting on masks in various designs ceremony via the roads throughout the Porto-Novo Mask Celebration. [ Yanick Folly / AFP]

Two people feed cats at the slum in the capital, Nairobi - Tuesday 6 August 2024Two people feed cats at the slum in the capital, Nairobi - Tuesday 6 August 2024

On Tuesday, a pet cat and her kitties are fed and cuddled by individuals residing in a shanty town in Kenya’s funding, Nairobi. [Gerald Anderson / Getty Images]

A member of Egypt's artistic swimming team does a daring tumble at the Paris Olympics in France - Wednesday 7 August 2024 A member of Egypt's artistic swimming team does a daring tumble at the Paris Olympics in France - Wednesday 7 August 2024

The following day, Egypt’s creative Olympic swimming group wows viewers with bold water topples and throws – however the group just procures tenth place at the Paris Gamings. [Amin Mohammad Jamali / Getty Images]

A soldier playing a trumpet in a military band to mark the official beginning of the electoral period ahead ahead of elections next year marching in Lilongwe, Malawi - Friday 2 August 2024A soldier playing a trumpet in a military band to mark the official beginning of the electoral period ahead ahead of elections next year marching in Lilongwe, Malawi - Friday 2 August 2024

The noise of Malawi’s armed forces band loads the roads of the funding, Lilongwe, on Friday to note the start of the political election duration in advance of political elections following year. [Amos Gumulira / AFP]

An image of China's armed forces parading during celebrations for the 64th anniversary of Ivory Coast's independence in the resort town Grand-Bassam, Ivory Coast - Wednesday 7 August 2024An image of China's armed forces parading during celebrations for the 64th anniversary of Ivory Coast's independence in the resort town Grand-Bassam, Ivory Coast - Wednesday 7 August 2024

China’s militaries make a visitor look at Cream color Shore’s 64th self-reliance ceremony on Wednesday in the hotel community Grand-Bassam, 42km (26 miles) eastern of the major city, Abidjan. [ Sia Kambou / AFP]

An image of Iraqi singer Kadim al-Sahir performing at at the International Festival of Carthage at the Carthage Roman Theatre on the outskirts of Tunis, the capital of Tunisia on 3 August 2024.An image of Iraqi singer Kadim al-Sahir performing at at the International Festival of Carthage at the Carthage Roman Theatre on the outskirts of Tunis, the capital of Tunisia on 3 August 2024.

On Saturday night, Iraqi crooner Kadim al-Sahir executes at the International Celebration of Carthage on the borders of Tunis, the funding of Tunisia. [ Fethi Belaid / AFP]

A government official lays down wreaths for the seven victims of the Bweremana bombing in Democratic Republic of Congo on 2 August 2024.  A government official lays down wreaths for the seven victims of the Bweremana bombing in Democratic Republic of Congo on 2 August 2024.

Previously on Saturday in Kibati community in the eastern Autonomous Republic of Congo, wreaths are laid for 7 sufferers of a battle on 15 July … [ Moise Kasereka / EPA]

An image of a mourner getting emotional at a burial in the Democratic Republic of Congo on 2 August 2024.An image of a mourner getting emotional at a burial in the Democratic Republic of Congo on 2 August 2024.

A mourner relapses by feeling at the event. [ Moise Kasereka / EPA]

An image of a man tossing a pizza in Algiers, Algeria - Monday 5 August 2024An image of a man tossing a pizza in Algiers, Algeria - Monday 5 August 2024

On Monday, the International Pizza Celebration occurs in Algeria’s funding, Algiers, where 50 rivals try the leading 3 areas. [Billel Bensalem / Getty Images]

An image of  Imane Khelif throwing a punch at Thailand's Janjaem Suwannapheng on 6 August 2024.An image of  Imane Khelif throwing a punch at Thailand's Janjaem Suwannapheng on 6 August 2024.

The following day, Algeria’s Olympic fighter Imane Khelif undergoes to the gold medal battle after she beats Thailand’s Janjaem Suwannapheng. [Aytac Unal / Getty Images]

An image of people in  Imane Khelif's village Biban Mesbah celebrating her victory in the women's 66kg semi-final boxing match at the Olympics in Paris - Tuesday 6 August 2024An image of people in  Imane Khelif's village Biban Mesbah celebrating her victory in the women's 66kg semi-final boxing match at the Olympics in Paris - Tuesday 6 August 2024

Back in her home town of Biban Mesbah, the Algerian welterweight’s followers commemorate her success. [Hamza Zait / Getty Images]

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