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Added on the 24/04/2022 03:48:41 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Glittering in fanciful, flesh-flaunting costumes, thousands of Brazilians bouncing to sultry samba beats strut their stuff as Rio de Janeiro kicks off its famed carnival parade competition. IMAGES
Rio de Janeiro's Mayor, Eduardo Paes, hands over the keys of the city to Rei Momo, the king of carnival, to mark start of the festivities. IMAGES
The lawyers involved in the rape trial of ex-Brazil international Dani Alves arrive at the courthouse in Barcelona, with the footballer due to tell the court his version of events involving a young woman at a Barcelona nightclub. IMAGES
Former Brazil player Dani Alves faces the second day of his trial after a woman accused him of rape in a local nightclub in 2022. His wife Joana Sanz arrived to the court to be heard as witness, same as Sutton nightclub owner Robert Massanet. IMAGES
Brazilian President Inacio Lula da Silva and his wife "Janja" attend the military parade marking the 201st anniversary of Brazil's independence. 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.