Africa in pictures: 6-12 March 2015

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

Hand stands, stunt riders, cool beer and best baguettes

Dental adverts, cabbage picking and bra umbrellas

Naked cyclists, extreme jumpers and trapped whales

Carnival bulls, wedding dress protests and frankincense

A Nubian wedding, camel campaigning and fire power

Best photos from the final week of campaigning

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