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Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva casts his vote in the parliamentary elections in Cape Verde, Africa's model of democracy. His Movement for Democracy (MpD) is being closely contested by the African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde (PAICV). IMAGES
Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa votes in the parliamentary elections with the socialist tipped to win the majority of votes but without the necessary number to govern alone. IMAGES
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak casts his vote in his Yorkshire constituency just half an hour after polls open in Britain's general election. Sunak's Conservative party is behind in the polls, and has been warning voters not to let the opposition Labour Party achieve what it calls a 'super majority'. IMAGES
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis casts his vote on the last day of European Parliament elections. Polls opened in 21 EU member countries, with the bloc confronted with the war in Ukraine, global trade and industrial tensions, a climate emergency and a West that, within months, may have to adapt to a new Donald Trump presidency. IMAGES
Spanish Third Deputy Prime Minister and Communist candidate Yolanda Diaz casts her vote for the general election. Far-left party Podemos - a coalition partner since 2020 - has been absorbed this year by Sumar, a new formation led by the highly popular labour minister. 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.