Over the past three years, Russian state-backed news channel RT has expanded its international presence.

There was "sheer horror" when survivors realised that the girls aged nine, 11 and 17 had died, a rescuer says.

Concern is mounting about "war-time levels of slaughter" in Nigeria, including a resurgence of jihadist activity.

"I left like a Disney princess," says a prom goer about her dress, one of many custom-made in Nigeria.

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.