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Thousands take to the street in Syria's last major rebel bastion of Idlib to mark ten years since the nationwide anti-government protests that sparked the country's devastating civil war. IMAGES
The Colosseum turns yellow and blue in sign of solidarity with Ukraine on the second anniversary of Moscow's invasion, as fears mount about Kyiv's ability to fend off an emboldened Russia. IMAGES
Drone footage shows the empty streets of Sierra Leone's capital Freetown as a national curfew has been put in place after a military armoury came under attack. The government said those attempting to break into the armoury at a major army barracks had been repelled, but the public were asked to stay at home. IMAGES
Gunshots are heard in Sierra Leone's capital Freetown as a military armoury came under attack overnight according to the government, as it imposed an immediate national curfew. The government said those attempting to break into the armoury had been repelled. IMAGES
Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio is re-elected with 56.17 percent to serve a second term, the head of the electoral commission says. His main challenger Samura Kamara comes second with 41.16 percent of the vote, according to final results announced in Freetown by commission chief Mohamed Kenewui Konneh. SOUNDBITE
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.