A riot police officer prepares to accost a protestor after lobbing teargas canister to disperse the protestors during a demonstration in Nairobi, Kenya on June 25, 2025. (Photo by John Muchucha/Reuters)





An injured demonstrator is carried to safety during a protest in the central business district in Nairobi, Kenya, 25 June 2025, marking the first anniversary of the Gen Z protests that culminated with the storming of the national parliament. (Photo by EPA/Stringer)





People react as they look at business premises burnt during demonstrations to mark the first anniversary of the deadly 2024 anti-government protests that drew widespread condemnation over the use of force by security agencies, in downtown Nairobi, Kenya on June 26, 2025. (Photo by Monicah Mwangi/Reuters)





People salvage metal from the premises of businesses burnt during demonstrations to mark the first anniversary of the deadly 2024 anti-government protests that drew widespread condemnation over the use of force by security agencies, in downtown Nairobi, Kenya on June 26, 2025. (Photo by Monicah Mwangi/Reuters)





A female contestant has her make up done in preparation for the Mr and Miss Africa Albinism pageant at the Crown Plaza hotel in Harare, Zimbabwe, on June 28, 2025. (Photo by Philimon Bulawayo/Reuters)





A boy dances inside a pirogue, which was reportedly carrying migrants from Gambia en route to Spain according to local news reports, beached on Malibu Plage after encountering problems offshore, in Dakar, Senegal, on July 1, 2025. (Photo by Zohra Bensemra/Reuters)





A boat sails on the Lake Retba, around 35 kilometers away from Dakar in Senegal, on July 3, 2025. Lake Retba, also known as The Pink Lake, which lost its color due to excessive rainfall in Senegal, has regained its color after a long period of pollution-induced fading. The lake, which is among the saltiest lakes in the world and turns pink thanks to the algae named 'Dunaliella salina', is important for both tourism and the economy of the region. (Photo by Cem Ozdel/Anadolu via Getty Images)





Children in costume parade in the street as part of the Tamkharite celebration in Niarry Tally, Dakar, Senegal, on July 5, 2025. In Senegal, a predominantly Sunni Muslim country, Ashura is celebrated as Tamkharite, blending religion and local culture. Religiously, it commemorates the day Allah saved Prophet Moses (Moussa), and many Sunni Muslims fast in gratitude.Families prepare special millet couscous, and children celebrate Tajabone, dressing up and singing for treats. (Photo by Carmen Abd Ali/AFP Photo)





A model wears a creation by designer TRENDENCIAS X YUNIK WORKS during the Fashions Finest Africa Week in Lagos, Nigeria, Sunday, July 6, 2025. (Photo by Sunday Alamba/AP Photo)





Administration Police Service officers in riot gear, gather near an advertisement, before “Saba Saba People's March” anti-government protests, in downtown Nairobi, Kenya on July 7, 2025. (Photo by Thomas Mukoya/Reuters)





A demonstrator lies on the road, watching clashes with police as a fire burns, at the “Saba Saba People's March” anti-government protest in Nairobi, Kenya on July 7, 2025. (Photo by Thomas Mukoya/Reuters)





A riot police officer fires tear gas during clashes with demonstrators at the “Saba Saba People's March” anti-government protest in Nairobi, Kenya on July 7, 2025. (Photo by Thomas Mukoya/Reuters)





A riot police officer runs towards a protester during anti-government protests dubbed “Saba Saba People's March” anti-government protest in Nairobi, Kenya on July 7, 2025. (Photo by Monicah Mwangi/Reuters)





A demonstrator lies on the ground during clashes with riot police at the “Saba Saba People's March” anti-government protest in Nairobi, Kenya on July 7, 2025. (Photo by Thomas Mukoya/Reuters)





A protester wearing a mask takes part in clashes with police during the “Saba Saba People's March” anti-government protest in Nairobi, Kenya on July 7, 2025. (Photo by Monicah Mwangi/Reuters)





A riot police officer fires a tear gas canister to disperse demonstrators during anti-government protests dubbed “Saba Saba People's March” anti-government protest in Nairobi, Kenya on July 7, 2025. (Photo by Onsase Juma/Reuters)





Protesters carry a casualty during the “Saba Saba People's March” anti-government protest in Nairobi, Kenya on July 7, 2025. (Photo by Monicah Mwangi/Reuters)





A riot police officer gets hold of a protester during an anti-government protest labelled the Saba Saba people’s march in Nairobi, Kenya on July 7, 2025 to commemorate 7 July 1990, when Kenyans rose up to demand a return to multi-party democracy after years of autocratic rule by the then president, Daniel arap Moi. (Photo by Monicah Mwangi/Reuters)





Pallbearers carry the coffin of slain hawker Boniface Kariuki, who was shot in the head by police during protests last month, ahead of his burial at the Kenyatta University Funeral Home in Nairobi, Kenya on July 11, 2025. (Photo by Thomas Mukoya/Reuters)





Susan Njeri (C), mother of late face mask vendor Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, breaks down at Kenyatta University Funeral Home in Nairobi, Kenya, 11 July 2025. Kariuki was shot by police on 17 June during protests over the death of a Kenyan blogger in police custody. He died two weeks later while receiving treatment. (Photo by Daniel Irungu/EPA)