Kenya: Young warriors in traditional dress at the Bunyore Cultural festival in the Emuhaya district in the west of the country. From Shem Mbaka Suchia, Emuhaya

Uganda: Performers strut their stuff during the annual 'Europe-Uganda' event which includes children's activities, football matches, a cultural village and live concerts. From Hudson Apunyo, Lira

Ghana: The Volta region shows its support for new US President Barack Obama. From Joseph H Kebbie, Accra

Botswana: A family gathers round to look through the latest edition of BBC Focus on Africa magazine. From Sithabile Mosinki, Francistown

Nigeria: A man urges his goats aboard a three-wheeled vehicle bound for market in Lagos. Olatunji Obasa Dave, Lagos

Ghana: A bride shows off her football skills at the Tamale sports stadium. From Jean Rivel Fondjo, Kumasi