From the pictures of a small boy lying face down in the sand on a Turkish beach after drowning in an attempt to flee the war ravaging his country to the historic papal visit to Kenya, from the terror attacks in Garissa University College and Charlie Hebdo offices in France to the exploits of the Kenyan team during the world athletics championships in Beijing, China, photojournalists have captured some of the most enduring images this year.
Here are some of the photos that made global headlines in 2015.
Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta looks on as U.S. President Barack Obama signs a guest book at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.
Garissa University students carry their belongings as they leave for destinations out of Garissa after attack by gunmen in their campus, in Garissa April 4, 2015.
One of Garissa University terror attack victims being assisted into the aircraft at the Garissa airstrip
Pope Francis greets youths after addressing them at the kasarani stadium on November 27, 2015.
A child stands on a side of the road before Pope Francis' arrives at the Kangemi slums on the outskirt of Nairobi November 27, 2015.
A child holds rossary beads before Pope Francis' arrival at the Kangemi slums on the outskirts of Nairobi, November 27, 2015.
Julius Yego of Kenya celebrates after winning gold at the men's javelin throw final during the 15th IAAF World Championships at the National Stadium in Beijing.
Nicholas Bett of Kenya celebrates with his national flag after winning the men's 400 metres hurdles final during the 15th IAAF World Championships at the National Stadium in Beijing, China August 25, 2015.
Aylan Kurdi, who drowned in a failed attempt to sail to the Greek island of Kos, lies on the shore in the Turkish coastal town of Bodrum, Turkey.
Sufuria's bearing messages to have teachers paid during a meeting at Uhuru Park. The teachers were demanding a 50-60 per cent pay hike.
A group of teachers attending a meeting at Uhuru Park dance on September 9, 2015 as the teachers strike entered its second week.
Floyd Mayweather, Jr. of the U.S. misses with a left in the seventh round against Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines (R) during their welterweight WBO, WBC and WBA (Super) title fight in Las Vegas, Nevada, May 2, 2015.
Mary Khavere popularly known as Mama Kayai carry the portrait of the late comedian Benson Wanjau popularly known as Ojwang along Moi Avenue on July 29.
Artists sing after the body of the late comedian Benson Wanjau popularly known as Ojwang arrived at the Kenya National theatre on July 29.
Disgraced FIFA President Sepp Blatter looked dumbfounded after a British comedian threw a wad of fake dollar bills at him at press conference
A female Burundian police officer is dragged on the streets after she allegedly shot at a protester
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