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Added on the 17/08/2022 12:54:07 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Protests and unrest build in Kisumu, eastern Kenya, the stronghold of former prime minister Raila Odinga, after deputy President William Ruto was declared winner of Kenya's hard-fought presidential poll. The announcement was mired in controversy after several members of the election commission rejected the results. IMAGES
Supporters of Raila Odinga closely watch a TV broadcast as William Ruto is declared the winner of Kenya's close-fought presidential election. Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission chairman Wafula Chebukati said Ruto had won almost 7.18 million votes (50.49 percent) against 6.94 million (48.85 percent) for his rival Raila Odinga in the August 9 vote. IMAGES
Kamala Harris vows to be "president who unites" Americans during her speech at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago. SOUNDBITE
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
Heads of state and guests arrive as South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa is set to be sworn in for a new five-year term as president at a ceremony in Pretoria, after his weakened African National Congress (ANC) struck a government coalition deal. IMAGES