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Added on the 25/09/2020 00:37:13 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Protesters start gathering in the morning at the newly-named Black Lives Matter Plaza in front of the White House, ahead of large protests taking place in the capital over police brutality and the death of George Floyd. IMAGES
The sun sets in Washington after election week as protesters gather outside the White House in Black Lives Matter Plaza following US President Donald Trump's unsubstantiated claims of electoral fraud with his Democratic challenger Joe Biden on the brink of prevailing. IMAGES
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio and civil rights activist Al Sharpton participate in the painting of “Black Lives Matter” large yellow letters on the street outside Trump Tower. IMAGES
Members of the Black Lives Matter movement demonstrate in Sao Paulo's Cidade Tiradentes neighbourhood to denounce the killing of Black people and police violence in Brazil's most populous city. IMAGES
Natasha Cloud, a basketball player for the Washington Mystics, says athletes "have a voice that can be used for the voiceless" and challenges all sportsmen and women, black and white, that if they are "staying silent, (they)'re part of the problem" of racism and inequality. She was speaking before her teammates and members of the Washington Wizards marched to the MLK Memorial to support Black Lives Matter and mark Juneteenth. 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.