Africa in pictures: 21-27 March 2014

Naked cyclists, extreme jumpers and trapped whales

Carnival bulls, wedding dress protests and frankincense

Pitch invader, elegant mourners and charm bracelets

Young footballers, lightning strikes and saving the earth

Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan (2nd R) leads officials and sports personalities in an exercise regime in the capital, Abuja, at an event to promote physical fitness, that ended with a campaign rally for his re-election. A dancer from Johannesburg's City Ballet performs in front of an audience of South African school children on Friday. Two three-year-olds walk arm in arm in the Zafaye refugee camp, some 15km (10 miles) from Chad's capital, N'Djamena, on Wednesday. They have both...

Market mannequins, "Irish" obelisks and elephant floats

Moody sunsets, pouting models and naked cyclists

A selection of the best photos from across the continent this week.

A selection of the best photos from across the continent this week.