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Carles Puigdemont, the former leader of Catalonia who fled Spain over his role in a failed 2017 independence bid for the wealthy region, returned to Spain on Thursday after seven years on the run. IMAGES
Demonstrators in the streets of Niger's capital Niamey face off against police as opposition candidate Mahamane Ousmane claimed victory in Sunday's presidential election, the day after the Electoral Commission officially announced provisional results with ruling candidate Mohamed Bazoum as the winner. IMAGES
Protestors in Benin set up burning barricades on the streets as soldiers encircle the home of ex-president Thomas Boni Yayi after he led calls for an election boycott. Sunday's parliamentary polls were mired in controversy owing to the main opposition parties being effectively barred from fielding candidates. A record low turnout was recorded as many citizens heeded the calls to boycott the vote. IMAGES of the protesters
Catalonia's lawmakers arrive in parliament to vote on whether to appoint hardline independence supporter Quim Torra as regional president, after deposed leader Carles Puigdemont stepped aside from the running. IMAGES
Catalonia's parliament votes on whether to appoint hardline independence supporter Quim Torra as regional president, after deposed leader Carles Puigdemont stepped aside from the running. 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.