{"id":15125,"date":"2024-01-04T22:39:46","date_gmt":"2024-01-05T03:39:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/29-december-2023-4-january-2024\/04\/01\/2024\/"},"modified":"2024-01-04T22:39:46","modified_gmt":"2024-01-05T03:39:46","slug":"29-december-2023-4-january-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/29-december-2023-4-january-2024\/04\/01\/2024\/","title":{"rendered":"29 December 2023-4 January 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 540px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-lightbox caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:56%\" data-lightbox-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/_rrVldEl1H4LyULNu2D9rA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xMDk4\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/b1a9f9ae55fe356ac8072638e789bd92\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Performers arrive ahead of the Ingoma yase eMaChuwini annual dance competition held in eMaChuwini, Msinga, South Africa - Friday 29 December 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/MUFgh5kl7KAF1wGQFF7IjQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/b1a9f9ae55fe356ac8072638e789bd92\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><button class=\"link caas-lightbox\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;elm:expand;itc:1\"><span class=\"openArrows icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\"><path d=\"M12.372 0.92C12.372 0.414 12.782 0.004 13.287 0.004L21 0L20.996 7.712C20.996 8.217 20.586 8.628 20.08 8.628C19.574 8.628 19.164 8.217 19.164 7.712V3.183L12.337 10.011L10.988 8.663L17.816 1.835H13.287C12.782 1.835 12.372 1.425 12.372 0.92ZM1.835 17.816L8.663 10.988L10.012 12.337L3.183 19.164H7.712C8.218 19.164 8.627 19.574 8.627 20.08C8.627 20.586 8.218 20.995 7.712 20.995L0 21L0.004 13.287C0.004 12.782 0.414 12.372 0.92 12.372C1.425 12.372 1.835 12.782 1.835 13.287V17.816Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\">Women dress up on Friday, as the year comes to a close, for a song and dance festival in South Africa&#8217;s remote area of Msinga&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 590px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-lightbox caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:61%\" data-lightbox-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/N4KZUAulMtaq9CnbuB.ycQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xMjAw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/abb7ac4783b4c8198ceff42518c584ac\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"Dancers perform during the Ingoma yase eMaChuwini annual dance competition held in eMaChuwini, Msinga, South Africa - Friday 29 December 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/B8sLjd3M7eIbNbxap9uj4g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU5MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/abb7ac4783b4c8198ceff42518c584ac\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Dancers perform during the Ingoma yase eMaChuwini annual dance competition held in eMaChuwini, Msinga, South Africa - Friday 29 December 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/B8sLjd3M7eIbNbxap9uj4g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU5MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/abb7ac4783b4c8198ceff42518c584ac\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><button class=\"link caas-lightbox\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;elm:expand;itc:1\"><span class=\"openArrows icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\"><path d=\"M12.372 0.92C12.372 0.414 12.782 0.004 13.287 0.004L21 0L20.996 7.712C20.996 8.217 20.586 8.628 20.08 8.628C19.574 8.628 19.164 8.217 19.164 7.712V3.183L12.337 10.011L10.988 8.663L17.816 1.835H13.287C12.782 1.835 12.372 1.425 12.372 0.92ZM1.835 17.816L8.663 10.988L10.012 12.337L3.183 19.164H7.712C8.218 19.164 8.627 19.574 8.627 20.08C8.627 20.586 8.218 20.995 7.712 20.995L0 21L0.004 13.287C0.004 12.782 0.414 12.372 0.92 12.372C1.425 12.372 1.835 12.782 1.835 13.287V17.816Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\">The event aims to promote harmony among villagers and good behaviour among young people.<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 540px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-lightbox caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:56%\" data-lightbox-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/_P5j_E6Gimfu0rNT4LiaUQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xMDk4\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/a69d7a5675cb597655e5d79735f3463c\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"Revellers take a selfie photograph during the New Year's Eve celebrations at the Meskel Square, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia December 31, 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/OfWavIbvAywlOXkke4AeoA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/a69d7a5675cb597655e5d79735f3463c\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Revellers take a selfie photograph during the New Year's Eve celebrations at the Meskel Square, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia December 31, 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/OfWavIbvAywlOXkke4AeoA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/a69d7a5675cb597655e5d79735f3463c\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><button class=\"link caas-lightbox\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;elm:expand;itc:1\"><span class=\"openArrows icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\"><path d=\"M12.372 0.92C12.372 0.414 12.782 0.004 13.287 0.004L21 0L20.996 7.712C20.996 8.217 20.586 8.628 20.08 8.628C19.574 8.628 19.164 8.217 19.164 7.712V3.183L12.337 10.011L10.988 8.663L17.816 1.835H13.287C12.782 1.835 12.372 1.425 12.372 0.92ZM1.835 17.816L8.663 10.988L10.012 12.337L3.183 19.164H7.712C8.218 19.164 8.627 19.574 8.627 20.08C8.627 20.586 8.218 20.995 7.712 20.995L0 21L0.004 13.287C0.004 12.782 0.414 12.372 0.92 12.372C1.425 12.372 1.835 12.782 1.835 13.287V17.816Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\">During New Year&#8217;s Eve celebrations at Meskel Square in Ethiopia&#8217;s capital, Addis Ababa, on Sunday, these revellers take a selfie.<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 540px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-lightbox caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:56%\" data-lightbox-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/2PaDZOS.siCoQR_jFsa6tw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xMDk4\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/3ee53f9f84358d7a0b46e058f54b97ec\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"A woman plays with her baby around light decorations in Lagos, Nigeria December 30, 2023.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/jquIgvzx4W.W1mH17KKAtA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/3ee53f9f84358d7a0b46e058f54b97ec\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A woman plays with her baby around light decorations in Lagos, Nigeria December 30, 2023.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/jquIgvzx4W.W1mH17KKAtA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/3ee53f9f84358d7a0b46e058f54b97ec\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><button class=\"link caas-lightbox\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;elm:expand;itc:1\"><span class=\"openArrows icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\"><path d=\"M12.372 0.92C12.372 0.414 12.782 0.004 13.287 0.004L21 0L20.996 7.712C20.996 8.217 20.586 8.628 20.08 8.628C19.574 8.628 19.164 8.217 19.164 7.712V3.183L12.337 10.011L10.988 8.663L17.816 1.835H13.287C12.782 1.835 12.372 1.425 12.372 0.92ZM1.835 17.816L8.663 10.988L10.012 12.337L3.183 19.164H7.712C8.218 19.164 8.627 19.574 8.627 20.08C8.627 20.586 8.218 20.995 7.712 20.995L0 21L0.004 13.287C0.004 12.782 0.414 12.372 0.92 12.372C1.425 12.372 1.835 12.782 1.835 13.287V17.816Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\">The day before, a woman plays with her baby amid festive lights in Nigeria&#8217;s main city Lagos.<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 540px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-lightbox caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:56%\" data-lightbox-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/SMxHZD_QqPAzy7uNmb34uw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xMDk4\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/bd70a314583046fb681809688ba71b80\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"A worshipper holds a child during a New Year's prayer at the St Joanes, Legio Maria of African Church Mission within Fort Jesus in Kibera district of Nairobi, Kenya - Monday 1 January 2024\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/SZpDwXiwWjJqZOUGN367PA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/bd70a314583046fb681809688ba71b80\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A worshipper holds a child during a New Year's prayer at the St Joanes, Legio Maria of African Church Mission within Fort Jesus in Kibera district of Nairobi, Kenya - Monday 1 January 2024\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/SZpDwXiwWjJqZOUGN367PA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/bd70a314583046fb681809688ba71b80\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><button class=\"link caas-lightbox\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;elm:expand;itc:1\"><span class=\"openArrows icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\"><path d=\"M12.372 0.92C12.372 0.414 12.782 0.004 13.287 0.004L21 0L20.996 7.712C20.996 8.217 20.586 8.628 20.08 8.628C19.574 8.628 19.164 8.217 19.164 7.712V3.183L12.337 10.011L10.988 8.663L17.816 1.835H13.287C12.782 1.835 12.372 1.425 12.372 0.92ZM1.835 17.816L8.663 10.988L10.012 12.337L3.183 19.164H7.712C8.218 19.164 8.627 19.574 8.627 20.08C8.627 20.586 8.218 20.995 7.712 20.995L0 21L0.004 13.287C0.004 12.782 0.414 12.372 0.92 12.372C1.425 12.372 1.835 12.782 1.835 13.287V17.816Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\">This child is finding it difficult to stay up during a New Year&#8217;s prayer service at a church in the Kibera district of Kenya&#8217;s capital, Nairobi, on Monday.<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 540px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-lightbox caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:56%\" data-lightbox-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/DvmVa6fT1HalOGnZrVjlSw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xMDk4\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/41b70dee4bd9d64cb9f3ecdab30873dc\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"A participant has his face painted in preparation for the Cape Minstrel Carnival, in Cape Town, South Africa - Tuesday 2 January 2024\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/9IGJn4sBcCIxpi_tbBNejw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/41b70dee4bd9d64cb9f3ecdab30873dc\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A participant has his face painted in preparation for the Cape Minstrel Carnival, in Cape Town, South Africa - Tuesday 2 January 2024\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/9IGJn4sBcCIxpi_tbBNejw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/41b70dee4bd9d64cb9f3ecdab30873dc\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><button class=\"link caas-lightbox\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;elm:expand;itc:1\"><span class=\"openArrows icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\"><path d=\"M12.372 0.92C12.372 0.414 12.782 0.004 13.287 0.004L21 0L20.996 7.712C20.996 8.217 20.586 8.628 20.08 8.628C19.574 8.628 19.164 8.217 19.164 7.712V3.183L12.337 10.011L10.988 8.663L17.816 1.835H13.287C12.782 1.835 12.372 1.425 12.372 0.92ZM1.835 17.816L8.663 10.988L10.012 12.337L3.183 19.164H7.712C8.218 19.164 8.627 19.574 8.627 20.08C8.627 20.586 8.218 20.995 7.712 20.995L0 21L0.004 13.287C0.004 12.782 0.414 12.372 0.92 12.372C1.425 12.372 1.835 12.782 1.835 13.287V17.816Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\">The next day, in the South African city of Cape Town, someone has their face painted for the Cape Minstrel Carnival, which marks Tweede Nuwe Jaar, Afrikaans for Second New Year&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 540px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-lightbox caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:56%\" data-lightbox-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/yZIVgEZXGooJSEdSod2CRw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xMDk4\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/62908aab0858aa606fdc9890911f0838\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"A minstrel performs during the minstrels parade in Cape Town, South Africa - Tuesday 2 January 2024\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/wFih9hJYz0MpLy40EaGm3w--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/62908aab0858aa606fdc9890911f0838\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A minstrel performs during the minstrels parade in Cape Town, South Africa - Tuesday 2 January 2024\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/wFih9hJYz0MpLy40EaGm3w--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/62908aab0858aa606fdc9890911f0838\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><button class=\"link caas-lightbox\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;elm:expand;itc:1\"><span class=\"openArrows icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\"><path d=\"M12.372 0.92C12.372 0.414 12.782 0.004 13.287 0.004L21 0L20.996 7.712C20.996 8.217 20.586 8.628 20.08 8.628C19.574 8.628 19.164 8.217 19.164 7.712V3.183L12.337 10.011L10.988 8.663L17.816 1.835H13.287C12.782 1.835 12.372 1.425 12.372 0.92ZM1.835 17.816L8.663 10.988L10.012 12.337L3.183 19.164H7.712C8.218 19.164 8.627 19.574 8.627 20.08C8.627 20.586 8.218 20.995 7.712 20.995L0 21L0.004 13.287C0.004 12.782 0.414 12.372 0.92 12.372C1.425 12.372 1.835 12.782 1.835 13.287V17.816Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\">Minstrels parade through the city&#8217;s streets &#8211; a 300-year-old tradition that was started when slaves were given the day off work on 2 January and is still celebrated each year.<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 540px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-lightbox caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:56%\" data-lightbox-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/8Uywh1SBChLt.Zpv2DJrRQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xMDk4\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/f0c627cd012ec29a72fa88d850c9083b\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"People wearing similar clothes of soldiers during World War One, deliver various performance during the Diturupa Festival in Mabopane township of Gauteng, South Africa - Tuesday 2 January 2024\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/xx9ZrxvufJFdP6sl0TY3dA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/f0c627cd012ec29a72fa88d850c9083b\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"People wearing similar clothes of soldiers during World War One, deliver various performance during the Diturupa Festival in Mabopane township of Gauteng, South Africa - Tuesday 2 January 2024\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/xx9ZrxvufJFdP6sl0TY3dA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/f0c627cd012ec29a72fa88d850c9083b\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><button class=\"link caas-lightbox\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;elm:expand;itc:1\"><span class=\"openArrows icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\"><path d=\"M12.372 0.92C12.372 0.414 12.782 0.004 13.287 0.004L21 0L20.996 7.712C20.996 8.217 20.586 8.628 20.08 8.628C19.574 8.628 19.164 8.217 19.164 7.712V3.183L12.337 10.011L10.988 8.663L17.816 1.835H13.287C12.782 1.835 12.372 1.425 12.372 0.92ZM1.835 17.816L8.663 10.988L10.012 12.337L3.183 19.164H7.712C8.218 19.164 8.627 19.574 8.627 20.08C8.627 20.586 8.218 20.995 7.712 20.995L0 21L0.004 13.287C0.004 12.782 0.414 12.372 0.92 12.372C1.425 12.372 1.835 12.782 1.835 13.287V17.816Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\">On the same day in the Mabopane township in South Africa&#8217;s economic heartland of Gauteng, people take part in a parade in honour of African soldiers who fought in World War One.<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 590px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-lightbox caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:61%\" data-lightbox-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/hRNZ7Kdgl3gZJPdwg5xsSA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xMjAw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/78b8cc0b241b154b63fbaa5c5ac0bf09\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"Supporters dance and chant in between matches during a traditional bullfighting tournament in Malinya Stadium, near Kakamega on January 1, 2024.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/zXuKWgGLdkSC6vtjlaNoNQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU5MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/78b8cc0b241b154b63fbaa5c5ac0bf09\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Supporters dance and chant in between matches during a traditional bullfighting tournament in Malinya Stadium, near Kakamega on January 1, 2024.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/zXuKWgGLdkSC6vtjlaNoNQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU5MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/78b8cc0b241b154b63fbaa5c5ac0bf09\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><button class=\"link caas-lightbox\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;elm:expand;itc:1\"><span class=\"openArrows icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\"><path d=\"M12.372 0.92C12.372 0.414 12.782 0.004 13.287 0.004L21 0L20.996 7.712C20.996 8.217 20.586 8.628 20.08 8.628C19.574 8.628 19.164 8.217 19.164 7.712V3.183L12.337 10.011L10.988 8.663L17.816 1.835H13.287C12.782 1.835 12.372 1.425 12.372 0.92ZM1.835 17.816L8.663 10.988L10.012 12.337L3.183 19.164H7.712C8.218 19.164 8.627 19.574 8.627 20.08C8.627 20.586 8.218 20.995 7.712 20.995L0 21L0.004 13.287C0.004 12.782 0.414 12.372 0.92 12.372C1.425 12.372 1.835 12.782 1.835 13.287V17.816Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\">Sporting events also take centre stage over the New Year. On Monday, crowds chant and dance at a bullfighting tournament in Malinya stadium near Kakamega in western Kenya.<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 540px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-lightbox caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:56%\" data-lightbox-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/640F9M31vIKyD3a9aaICJQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xMDk4\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/2552cdeb45945de2a749072ea110a0eb\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"Wrestlers fight during semi final of the National Sabre, a traditional wrestling competition in Agadez, Niger - Sunday 31 December 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/4MAlyoIfYu7XKqieDbeysw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/2552cdeb45945de2a749072ea110a0eb\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Wrestlers fight during semi final of the National Sabre, a traditional wrestling competition in Agadez, Niger - Sunday 31 December 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/4MAlyoIfYu7XKqieDbeysw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/2552cdeb45945de2a749072ea110a0eb\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><button class=\"link caas-lightbox\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;elm:expand;itc:1\"><span class=\"openArrows icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\"><path d=\"M12.372 0.92C12.372 0.414 12.782 0.004 13.287 0.004L21 0L20.996 7.712C20.996 8.217 20.586 8.628 20.08 8.628C19.574 8.628 19.164 8.217 19.164 7.712V3.183L12.337 10.011L10.988 8.663L17.816 1.835H13.287C12.782 1.835 12.372 1.425 12.372 0.92ZM1.835 17.816L8.663 10.988L10.012 12.337L3.183 19.164H7.712C8.218 19.164 8.627 19.574 8.627 20.08C8.627 20.586 8.218 20.995 7.712 20.995L0 21L0.004 13.287C0.004 12.782 0.414 12.372 0.92 12.372C1.425 12.372 1.835 12.782 1.835 13.287V17.816Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\">In the Niger city of Agadez on Sunday, two men fight in a wrestling competition held annually for the past 44 years.<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 540px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-lightbox caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:56%\" data-lightbox-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/0SRKAJXOwCssuyU_PQvbzg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xMDk4\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/c253d86587558fabfb02ae32cb227752\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"Supporters of President Felix Tshisekedi of Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS), celebrate his win after the announcement of provisional results of the December presidential election, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo - Sunday 31 December 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Yg9brGMJylF_klZUdks5OQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/c253d86587558fabfb02ae32cb227752\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Supporters of President Felix Tshisekedi of Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS), celebrate his win after the announcement of provisional results of the December presidential election, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo - Sunday 31 December 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Yg9brGMJylF_klZUdks5OQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/c253d86587558fabfb02ae32cb227752\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><button class=\"link caas-lightbox\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;elm:expand;itc:1\"><span class=\"openArrows icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\"><path d=\"M12.372 0.92C12.372 0.414 12.782 0.004 13.287 0.004L21 0L20.996 7.712C20.996 8.217 20.586 8.628 20.08 8.628C19.574 8.628 19.164 8.217 19.164 7.712V3.183L12.337 10.011L10.988 8.663L17.816 1.835H13.287C12.782 1.835 12.372 1.425 12.372 0.92ZM1.835 17.816L8.663 10.988L10.012 12.337L3.183 19.164H7.712C8.218 19.164 8.627 19.574 8.627 20.08C8.627 20.586 8.218 20.995 7.712 20.995L0 21L0.004 13.287C0.004 12.782 0.414 12.372 0.92 12.372C1.425 12.372 1.835 12.782 1.835 13.287V17.816Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\">This man&#8217;s mind is on politics on Sunday in the Democratic Republic of Congo&#8217;s capital, Kinshasa, as he celebrates the victory of President F\u00e9lix Tshisekedi in elections rejected by the opposition as a sham.<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 540px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-lightbox caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:56%\" data-lightbox-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/OBhyVqDngnBIuMs.lz18Eg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE5NTI7aD0xMDk4\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/521bdb2bbcf7d53d45264163af13c17f\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"A man jumps as he plays at the Hamarweyne Beach in Mogadishu, Somalia - Friday 29 December 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Me5Q4aIGFiYNiXltSqYtsA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/521bdb2bbcf7d53d45264163af13c17f\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A man jumps as he plays at the Hamarweyne Beach in Mogadishu, Somalia - Friday 29 December 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Me5Q4aIGFiYNiXltSqYtsA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/bbc_us_articles_995\/521bdb2bbcf7d53d45264163af13c17f\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><button class=\"link caas-lightbox\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;elm:expand;itc:1\"><span class=\"openArrows icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\"><path d=\"M12.372 0.92C12.372 0.414 12.782 0.004 13.287 0.004L21 0L20.996 7.712C20.996 8.217 20.586 8.628 20.08 8.628C19.574 8.628 19.164 8.217 19.164 7.712V3.183L12.337 10.011L10.988 8.663L17.816 1.835H13.287C12.782 1.835 12.372 1.425 12.372 0.92ZM1.835 17.816L8.663 10.988L10.012 12.337L3.183 19.164H7.712C8.218 19.164 8.627 19.574 8.627 20.08C8.627 20.586 8.218 20.995 7.712 20.995L0 21L0.004 13.287C0.004 12.782 0.414 12.372 0.92 12.372C1.425 12.372 1.835 12.782 1.835 13.287V17.816Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\">While politics is far from this man&#8217;s thoughts as he dives into the ocean in Somalia&#8217;s capital, Mogadishu, on Friday.<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Images subject to copyright<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" height=\"1\" width=\"1\" style=\"display:block\" class=\"lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/a1.api.bbc.co.uk\/hit.xiti\/?w=75&resize=75 75w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/a1.api.bbc.co.uk\/hit.xiti\/?w=100&resize=100 100w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/a1.api.bbc.co.uk\/hit.xiti\/?w=150&resize=150 150w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/a1.api.bbc.co.uk\/hit.xiti\/?w=240&resize=240 240w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/a1.api.bbc.co.uk\/hit.xiti\/?w=320&resize=320 320w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/a1.api.bbc.co.uk\/hit.xiti\/?w=500&resize=500 500w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/a1.api.bbc.co.uk\/hit.xiti\/?w=640&resize=640 640w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/a1.api.bbc.co.uk\/hit.xiti\/?w=800&resize=800 800w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/a1.api.bbc.co.uk\/hit.xiti\/?w=1024&resize=1024 1024w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/a1.api.bbc.co.uk\/hit.xiti\/?w=1280&resize=1280 1280w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/a1.api.bbc.co.uk\/hit.xiti\/?w=1600&resize=1600 1600w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/a1.api.bbc.co.uk\/hit.xiti\/\"\/><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.yahoo.com\/africas-week-pictures-29-december-005824222.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. 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