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South Africa announces it is pulling its troops out of Central African Republic, after the death of 13 of its soldiers in Bangui. Meanwhile, in Soweto, residents celebrate Nelson Mandela's recovery in hospital. We also discover Ivory Coast's latest fight against internet scammers. Finally, we will catch up with singer Alpha Blondy at his recent concert in Paris.
Former South African president Jacob Zuma votes in his hometown Nkandla, in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, a key election battleground, during the general election. IMAGES
Panamanian presidential candidate Jose Gabriel Carrizo, of the Democratic Revolutionary Party (Partido Revolucionario Democrático), votes in the country's presidential elections in the capital. The vote comes as Panama is grappling with deep-rooted corruption, a severe drought that has hobbled its economically critical Panama Canal, and a stream of US-bound migrants passing through its jungles. IMAGES
French President Emmanuel Macron receives his Central African counterpart Faustin Archange Touadera in Paris, to discuss the situation in the African nation and the region. IMAGES
Groups of demonstrators build barricades and throw stones at security forces in riot gear in Senegal's capital after people were dispersed when they tried to march against the postponement of the presidential election. IMAGES COMPLETES 34HY2B9
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.