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Nigeria President-elect, Bola Tinubu, arrives at his swearing-in ceremony where he will officially become the 16th president of the Republic of Nigeria. IMAGES
Members of parliament begin voting to elect the president of the National Assembly, a crucial election for the lower house that should also influence the political recomposition within the executive over the coming weeks. IMAGES
Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrives for and takes part in prayers in Lagos, as muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the Ramadan fast. IMAGES
"We are celebrating the return of hope today in the streets of our country," says Bernardo Arevalo, after winning the presidential election in Guatemala. SOUNDBITE
Bola Tinubu, leaves Eagle Square after his first speech as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He has promised to unite Africa's most populous nation and tackle insecurity as "top priority". The 71-year-old succeeds 80-year-old former army general Muhammadu Buhari of the same party, who stepped down after two terms in office, leaving a country facing a sea of economic troubles and security challenges. IMAGES