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Vote counting begins at a polling station in Bangkok as polls close in Thailand's general election, with pro-democracy opposition parties predicted to defeat the conservative army-backed government of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha. IMAGES
Kuwaitis queue outside a polling station in the capital Kuwait City as polls open in the country's most inclusive elections in a decade, with some opposition groups ending a boycott after the oil-rich country's royal rulers pledged not to interfere with parliament. IMAGES
Kenyans in Nairobi cast their votes and election officials seal ballot boxes as they prepare to begin the counting process. Kenyans have voted largely peacefully as two political heavyweights battle it out in a high-stakes race for the presidency of the East African powerhouse. IMAGES
Voters queue in Kenya's capital Nairobi as polling stations begin to close across the country. Kenya is hoping for an orderly transition of power after almost a decade under two-term President Uhuru Kenyatta, but concerns about vote-rigging linger after past election disputes spiralled into bloodshed. IMAGES
Costa Ricans troop to the polls to choose a new president from a crowded field, with no clear favorite for tackling growing economic concerns in one of Latin America's stablest democracies. Often referred to as the region's "happiest" country, Costa Rica is nonetheless grappling with a growing economic crisis, and the ruling Citizen's Action Party (PAC) is set for a bruising defeat. 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.