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A new day of protests against Colombian President Ivan Duque begins in Bogota over government policies on issues including health, education, security, and to denounce violence by security forces. According to official figures, at least 19 people have died with more than 800 others injured and 89 people reported as missing during the week of demonstrations. NGOs claim the death toll is over 30. IMAGES
Tens of thousands of opposition supporters march in the Belarusian capital of Minsk despite authorities deploying a heavy police presence.The opposition movement has kept up a wave of large-scale demonstrations every Sunday since President Alexander Lukashenko won a disputed victory in August 9 polls. IMAGES
Huge crowds turn out in Togo's capital for the second day running to demand political reform, in the largest opposition protests against President Faure Gnassingbe's regime. IMAGES
Nationwide anti-government protests against the spiraling cost-of-living begin in Nigeria, including Lagos, with hundreds marching amid heavy security. Africa's most populous country is struggling with soaring inflation and a sharply devalued currency after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu introduced reforms a year ago that aimed to revive the economy. IMAGES
Police are out in force on the streets of the Kenyan capital Nairobi, after calls for more demonstrations against the embattled government of President William Ruto. As protestors gather in the central business district, police in riot gear fire tear gas, repelling some people with batons. Even as street protests have eased since dozens of people were killed and parliament stormed in late June, activists are still demanding the president's resignation, and calling for new rallies using the hashtag "RutoMustGo". IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.