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Ecuador's army and police forces patrol outside the National Assembly in Quito after President Guillermo Lasso, who is weathering impeachment proceedings in Congress over alleged corruption, issued a decree dissolving the legislature. In dissolving congress, Lasso also called upon the National Electoral Council (CNE) to call new elections. IMAGES
The military is deployed in the surroundings of the Palacio de Carondelet, Ecuador's presidential palace after new President Daniel Noboa declared a state of emergency in response to a drug kingpin's escape from prison. Officials have announced that four police officers were kidnapped following Noboa's announcement. IMAGES
Argentina's new president Javier Milei leaves Congress and heads towards presidential palace on a motorcade. IMAGES
Security forces patrol outside the main gate of Ecuadorian National Assembly after president Guillermo Lasso dissolved the Congress amidst impeachment proceedings over alleged corruption. In dissolving congress, Lasso also called upon the National Electoral Council (CNE) to call new elections. IMAGES
Security forces start early voting in Congo's presidential election ahead of the March 21 ballot that the Catholic Church warned could be distorted by coronavirus restrictions and a shaky electoral system. 36-year incumbent president Denis Sassou Nguesso faces six challengers but remains a firm favourite for reelection. 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.
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