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Ashraf Ghani has secured a second term as president of Afghanistan, according to final results of the September 28, 2019 poll released by the country's election commission. IMAGES
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has left the country, says the head of the Afghan peace process, Abdullah Abdullah, in a facebook post hours after the Taliban ordered its fighters to wait on the outskirts of the capital following an astonishing rout of government forces. SOUNDBITE
South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa is sworn in for a second full term as president at a ceremony in Pretoria, after his weakened African National Congress (ANC) struck a government coalition deal. IMAGES TO GO WITH 34XJ66Z
Heads of state are in attendance and the Angolan armed forces take part in a ceremonial parade as part of the inauguration of President João Lourenço, who will be serving a second term. IMAGES
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, in power since 1986, takes the oath of office for a sixth term. The 76-year-old won re-election in January despite widespread reports of irregularities. 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.