Swirling professional dancers and model: Africa’s leading shots

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

An image of a Miss Universe contestant wearing a gold and white outfit backstage in Lagos, Nigeria - Saturday 31 August 2024An image of a Miss Universe contestant wearing a gold and white outfit backstage in Lagos, Nigeria - Saturday 31 August 2024

On Saturday, the extremely expected Miss Cosmos Nigeria competitors remains in full speed as candidates prepare backstage … [Emmanuel Adegboye / EPA]

A Miss Universe Nigeria contestant wearing a beaded headband, a red dress with lion print and a silver shield with tribal markings at the pageant in Lagos, Nigeria - Saturday 31 August 2024A Miss Universe Nigeria contestant wearing a beaded headband, a red dress with lion print and a silver shield with tribal markings at the pageant in Lagos, Nigeria - Saturday 31 August 2024

The competitors is strong as individuals place their ideal foot ahead to win the crown … [Emmanuel Adegboye / EPA]

Chidimma Adetshina, the winner of Miss Universe Nigeria, holding a bouquet of flowers and wearing a large crown in Lagos, Nigeria - Saturday 31 August 2024Chidimma Adetshina, the winner of Miss Universe Nigeria, holding a bouquet of flowers and wearing a large crown in Lagos, Nigeria - Saturday 31 August 2024

In a psychological end to the contest, Chidimma Adetshina, the South African model that dealt with intolerant misuse wins the title [Benson Ibeabuchi / AFP ]

A large elephant walking through a game reserve in Limpopo, South Africa - Tuesday 3 September 2024A large elephant walking through a game reserve in Limpopo, South Africa - Tuesday 3 September 2024

On Tuesday, a previous circus pet, called Charley, wanders around their brand-new retirement community on a South African video game get in Limpopo after years of carrying out. [EPA]

Chinese children holding their countries flag alongside African countries' flags to welcome African leaders to Beijing - Wednesday 4 September 2024Chinese children holding their countries flag alongside African countries' flags to welcome African leaders to Beijing - Wednesday 4 September 2024

The following day, kids hold the flags of Chinese and African nations to invite the continent’s leaders at a reception in the funding Beijing … [Andres Martinez Casares / Reuters]

Chinese men beating traditional African drums at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China - Wednesday 4 September 2024 Chinese men beating traditional African drums at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China - Wednesday 4 September 2024

It was all component of the amusement for those going to the China-Africa top. [VCG / Getty Images]

Namibia's Lahja Ishitile collapsed on the  racetrack alongside her guide Sem Shimanda after winning the Women's 400m T11 Final at the Paris Paralympic Games - Saturday 31 August 2024Namibia's Lahja Ishitile collapsed on the  racetrack alongside her guide Sem Shimanda after winning the Women's 400m T11 Final at the Paris Paralympic Games - Saturday 31 August 2024

On Saturday, Namibia’s Lahja Ishitile collapses to the flooring with her overview Sem Shimanda after winning the Female’s 400m last at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Gamings. [Franck Fife / AFP]

A Ugandan protester with the words "for the children" painted on her bare chest and holding a flag is detained by a police officer for protesting over corruption outside parliament in Kampala, Uganda - Monday 2 September 2024A Ugandan protester with the words "for the children" painted on her bare chest and holding a flag is detained by a police officer for protesting over corruption outside parliament in Kampala, Uganda - Monday 2 September 2024

A Ugandan law enforcement agent restrains a female on Monday participating in a “nude demonstration” versus corruption outside parliament in the funding, Kampala. [Abubaker Lubowa/ Reuters]

Five members of a royal regiment hold long reeds in their hands and wear traditional dress, including material resembling animal skin wrapped around their waists, at a reed dancing ceremony at the Ludzidzini Royal Residence in Eswatini - Monday 2 September 2024Five members of a royal regiment hold long reeds in their hands and wear traditional dress, including material resembling animal skin wrapped around their waists, at a reed dancing ceremony at the Ludzidzini Royal Residence in Eswatini - Monday 2 September 2024

On the exact same day, participants of an imperial program in Eswatini – Africa’s last outright monarchy – are seen on the last day of a social event at the Ludzidzini Royal Royal Residence. [Emmanuel Croset / AFP]

A Sufi Muslim wearing green performs a traditional dance during a festival commemorating the birth of Islam's Prophet Muhammed in Gadaref, Sudan -  Wednesday 4 September 2024.A Sufi Muslim wearing green performs a traditional dance during a festival commemorating the birth of Islam's Prophet Muhammed in Gadaref, Sudan -  Wednesday 4 September 2024.

And on Wednesday on a road in Gadaref in Sudan, a Sufi male does a standard dancing throughout a Muslim event to note the birth of the Prophet Muhammed. [AFP]

From the BBC in Africa today:

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