HOLLIE ADAMS / REUTERS A girl flies the flag for the Democratic Republic ... OUPA BOPAPE / GETTY IMAGES On Saturday in the South African city of Pretoria, actress KB Motsilanyane (C) performs ...

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week ... over in Niger a military supporter holds the national flags of Mali, Burkina Faso, Algeria, Niger and Russia.

A red, yellow, and green flag is no different. These flags, largely from African and European countries, connect diverse regions through their bold symbols, vibrant hues and cultural pride.