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Added on the 31/03/2021 13:17:52 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
At the Presidential Palace in Libreville, guests gather for the swearing in of General Brice Oligui Nguema as 'transitional president'. Oligui, the head of the elite Republican Guard, led officers in a military coup against President Ali Bongo Ondimba, moments after he was proclaimed victor in last month's presidential election- a result branded a fraud by the opposition. IMAGES
Images of the streets of Niamey as President Mohamed Bazoum is detained by guards according to a source close to Bazoum. The roads appear calm and traffic normal. IMAGES
Images of the Nigerien presidential residence in Niamey, where access to Bazoum's official home and offices was blocked off. No abnormal military deployment or sounds of gunfire were heard in the area, and traffic was normal, according to an AFP journalist in the city. IMAGES
The new French Prime Minister heads to the presidential palace for a working meeting with President Emmanuel Macron, after receiving former Prime Minister Gabriel Attal for the Macronist group and conservative leaders, Laurent Wauquiez, Bruno Retailleau and the President of the Senate, Gerard Larcher. IMAGES
An armored military vehicle rams a door of the presidential palace while troops gather in the Plaza Murillo in Bolivia's capital La Paz. Bolivian President Luis Arce denounced the unauthorized gathering of soldiers and tanks, writing on the X social network that "democracy must be respected." 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.