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On the final day of campaigning, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who is seeking a third six-year term, holds a rally in Maracaibo (west) amid a climate of nervousness about possible fraud in the July 28 vote and violence in the aftermath. Maduro, in office since taking over from Hugo Chavez in 2013, counts the electoral authorities, military top brass and other state On the final day of campaigninginstitutions among his backers. He also has enjoyed unlimited access to state media and funding for propaganda on everything from building facades to toll booth signage and even ambulances. IMAGES
President Paul Kagame holds his final rally ahead of the legislative and presidential elections next week. Long-time leader Kagame is widely expected to extend his iron grip on the Great Lakes nation. IMAGES
Colombian President Gustavo Petro hosts a welcoming ceremony for Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at the Casa Narino Presidential Palace, in Bogota. IMAGES
Images taken in Sderot, southern Israel show the skyline of northern Gaza from 04:00GMT - 05:10GMT as the Israeli-Hamas ceasefire takes effect. IMAGES
French President Emmanuel Macron holds talks with Kosovo's President Vjosa Osmani during a European summit in Spain, at a time of heightened tensions between Kosovo and Serbia. He is also seen chatting to Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama. 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.