This week’s collection of photographs from across Africa and beyond offers a vivid tapestry of cultural celebrations, social movements, and everyday life. In Benin, the Twins Festival in Ouidah saw believers bringing dolls of deities associated with twins, known as hoxo, to honor the occasion. Meanwhile, in Senegal, children diligently cleaned classrooms in a Dakar suburb, preparing for the new school year. Ethiopia’s Oromo community celebrated Ireecha, a thanksgiving festival, in Addis Ababa, showcasing their rich traditions. In Kenya, Dogtoberfest brought together dog owners and their furry companions for a day of festivities in Nairobi. South African choreographer Mthuthuzeli November, who began ballet at 15, was photographed at France’s Opera Bastille, highlighting his remarkable journey. Mali’s Mariam Doumbia, mourning the loss of her husband and musical partner Amadou Bagayoko, participated in a photoshoot in France. In Libya, women adorned their finest attire for the opening of a new sports club in Benghazi. Egypt’s el-Shorouk mosque provided a stunning backdrop for a full moon, while men in eastern Egypt engaged in a traditional horseback game called al-Marmah. However, not all scenes were celebratory; in northern Egypt, children climbed the remains of their flood-damaged homes, a stark reminder of the challenges faced by residents in the Nile delta. Cameroon’s national football team’s victory was celebrated with patriotic fervor in Yaoundé, while Madagascar’s Gen Z Mada protest movement, symbolized by the One Piece anime logo, continued to demand the president’s resignation. Similar discontent was evident in Morocco, where the Gen Z 212 movement gained momentum. Seychellois cast their votes in a crucial presidential run-off, and Tunisia’s capital hosted an annual handicrafts fair, showcasing the skills of local artisans. In South Africa, canoeists enjoyed the serene waters of Johannesburg’s Emmarentia Dam at sunrise. These images, captured by talented photographers, provide a window into the diverse and dynamic realities of life across the African continent.