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Thousands of supporters of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gather outside the Presidential Palace in the capital Ankara for his first appearance after his victory in the second round of the presidential election. IMAGES
A huge crowd of supporters of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan celebrate outside the Presidential Palace in Ankara after the incumbent declared victory in a historic runoff election. The vote, cast as being the most important in generations, saw Turkey's longest-serving leader pitted against a powerful opposition alliance. Near-complete results showed him leading secular rival, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, by four percentage points. IMAGES
Staff at a polling station in Istanbul count votes in the second round runoff of Turkey's presidential election. Polls on Sunday showed a close vote, with incumbent president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, favourite to extend his 20-year rule until 2028. Turkey's longest-serving leader defied critics by emerging from the election's first round on May 14 with a comfortable lead against secular challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu. COMPLETES EN_33GF8LY IMAGES
Staff at a polling station in Istanbul begin counting votes in the second round runoff of Turkey's presidential election. Polls on Sunday showed a close vote, with incumbent president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, favourite to extend his 20-year rule until 2028. Turkey's longest-serving leader defied critics by emerging from the election's first round on May 14 with a comfortable lead against secular challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu. IMAGES
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan votes in the second round of the presidential election. As he completes his second term as president, President Erdogan enters this unprecedented runoff election as the favourite, facing off against the social democrat Kemal Kilicdaroglu. 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.