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A motorcade leaves Bamako airport after Mali announced the release of an elderly French aid worker, two Italian captives and a top Malian politician, who were all believed to have been held by jihadists. People are seen gathering around a car as it drives by, followed later by a vehicle with a French flag. IMAGES
Two hostages with Russian citizenship Yelena Trupanov, 50, and 73-year-old Irena Tati who were freed by Hamas, arrive by helicopter at Israel's Sheba hospital in Ramat Gan. IMAGES
Drivers sound their horns and pedestrians applaud as ambulances transporting released hostages drive by, next to the Wolfson Medical Center in Holon. IMAGES
Frenchwoman Sophie Petronin and Mali politician Soumaila Cisse, who were held captive by presumed jihadists, land in Bamako after being released. IMAGES
Malian supporters of freed opposition leader Soumaila Cisse wait for his return at Bamako airport after the announcement of his release. Three other hostages, an elderly French aid worker and two Italian captives, are also on a plane from Tessalit (north), where they were freed. All were believed to have been held by jihadists. 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.