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Mexican opposition candidate Xochitl Galvez launches her presidential campaign at the Sergio Leon Chavez stadium in Irapuato, a city in the central State of Guanajuato, as the race heats up for the June 2 vote. IMAGES
Xochitl Galvez, an outspoken 60-year-old businesswoman and senator with Indigenous roots, officially registers as the presidential candidate for Mexico's opposition coalition. Galvez -- born to an Indigenous Otomi father and mixed-race mother -- will face Mexico City ex-mayor Claudia Sheinbaum, a member of President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's ruling Morena party. IMAGES
Opposition candidate Xochitl Galvez casts her vote during presidential election dominated by two women -- a historic first in a country with a history of gender-based violence and discrimination. Ruling party candidate Claudia Sheinbaum had a 17 percentage point lead over her main opposition rival Xochitl Galvez on the eve of the vote. IMAGES
Thousands rally in Kano, Nigeria's second-largest city, to support opposition presidential candidate Abubabakar Atiku two weeks before the election. IMAGES
Opposition candidate Xochitl Galvez arrives at polling station to cast her vote. Presidential election is dominated by two women -- a historic first in a country with a history of gender-based violence and discrimination. Ruling party candidate Claudia Sheinbaum had a 17 percentage point lead over her main opposition rival Xochitl Galvez on the eve of the vote. 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.