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Benin President Patrice Talon votes in elections almost certain to hand him a second term in office. A cotton tycoon first elected to lead the West African nation in 2016, Talon faces two little-known rivals, as more serious contenders have been exiled or barred from running. IMAGES
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy, accompanied by his wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, votes in Paris for the second round of the general election. IMAGES
Ultraconservative presidential candidate Saeed Jalili casts his ballot in Iran's runoff election pitting him against reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian. The election follows the death of ultraconservative president Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash last month. IMAGES
Former French President Francois Hollande votes in Tulle, Correze, where he is the candidate of the left-wing New Popular Front (NFP-PS) coalition, in the first round of the legislative elections. IMAGES
Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron vote in the European elections at their polling station in Le Touquet, Normandy, an election that is likely to bring a clear reshaping of the political landscape in Europe and France, with the far-right National Rally (RN) the overwhelming favourite against the head of state's Renaissance party. 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.