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Venezuelan opposition-led National Assembly ratifies Juan Guaido as president in charge of the country until "the usurpation by President Nicolás Maduro ceases." IMAGES
Venezuelan police stand guard in the vicinity of the opposition-led National Assembly, after it blocked access to the building in search for explosives. IMAGES
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
Hundreds of people gathered in Place de la République, Paris, in response to a call from the CGT union and others 'to put the National Assembly under surveillance' and demand 'respect' for the election results a few hours before the opening of the new term of office of the Palais Bourbon. IMAGES
Following in the footsteps of the Ecologists, the Insoumis MPs take their turn in the National Assembly, boosted by the Left's success in the legislative elections and with their hopes of governing intact despite the absence of an absolute majority. 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.