Nigeria: A loyal reader of BBC Focus on Africa magazine tunes in to the World Service while checking out news reports on his laptop. From Chris Nnadi, Nsukka

Nigeria: Children in Pampaida, northern Nigeria, respond to the question: "Who wants to go to school?". From Clement Woje, Pampaida

Tanzania: A sharp-eyed photographer spots a cloud in the shape of the continent while flying over Tanzania. From Lumbani Banda, Salima, Malawi

Sierra Leone: Fishermen display their allegiance to Spanish football giants Barcelona on the side of their boat at No. 2 River Beach, Freetown. From Wallie Kamara, Freetown

Ivory Coast: A trader sells handicrafts on the beach in Grand-Bassam. From Carolina Loza, Quito, Ecuador

Zimbabwe: A dancer in traditional costume leaps to the beat. From Wallace Mawire, Harare