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Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina casts her ballot in an election guaranteed to give her a fifth term in office, after a boycott by opposition parties. IMAGES
French President Emmanuel Macron meets with Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the prime minister's office. The United States and China are competing for influence in the wider Indo-Pacific region, and Macron has pushed France as offering an alternative. IMAGES
Bangladesh Prime Minister SHeikh Hasina receives a ceremonial welcome at India's presidential palace during her four-day visit to the country, where she was greeted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. IMAGES
Addressing the Nigerian electoral commission, newly re-elected President Muhammadu Buhari declares that the election was "both free and fair." With ballots counted in all of Nigeria's 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Buhari triumphed with some 15.2 million votes over his nearest rival Atiku Abubakar, who trailed by nearly four million votes.
Sheikh Hasina is sworn in as Bangladesh's prime minister for a record fourth term after a crushing election victory marred by deadly violence and claims of widespread rigging. 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.