People participate in the Color Run in Jurmala, west of the capital Riga, on August 18. The 5-km run is inspired by colorful festivals and events around the world
President John Magufuli addresses the 39th Ordinary Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community in Dar es Salaam on August 17. The summit discussed creating a conducive environment for inclusive and sustainable industrial development, greater intra-trade and job creation
Afghans take to the streets in Kabul on August 19 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Independence Day
Visitors try mobile games at Gamescom 2019 in Cologne on August 20. One of the largest trade fairs for video games, this years edition focused on cloud gaming
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte addresses the Senate in Rome on August 20, where he announced his resignation after a no-confidence motion against him
A rally in San Francisco on August 17, urging the federal government to control gun-related crime