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Ecuador's new president, the 35-year-old millionaire heir to a banana empire Daniel Noboa, takes office as the leader of a country gripped by a bloody drug war. IMAGES
Long-time political kingmaker Bola Tinubu is sworn in as Nigerian president, succeeding Muhammadu Buhari, a former general who stepped down after two terms in office. The 71-year-old southerner takes over from the 80-year-old northerner as Africa's most populous nation faces a sea of economic troubles and a security crisis. SOUNDBITE
Brazil's president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, his wife Rosangela Silva, Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, and his wife Maria Lucia Ribeiro, leave Congress palace in Brasilia after Lula took the oath of office. IMAGES
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva takes oath for a third term as president of Brazil, capping a remarkable comeback for the veteran leftist (2003-2010) after he defeated far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro in October elections. IMAGES
Economist and media businessman Otto Sonnenholzner taking his oath as new Vice President of Ecuador. 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.