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Added on the 22/05/2021 23:15:21 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
The eruption of Mount Nyiragongo volcano in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo prompts residents of Nyiragongo Territory to flee toward the city of Goma. The country's government later ordered the evacuation of Goma due to the eruption. IMAGES
UN peacekeepers, as well as residents, leave the city of Goma, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, after the local governor warned of a possible new eruption of the volcano Mount Nyiragongo. The UN had also announced it was "relocating" its non-essential international and national staff out of Goma. IMAGES
Aerial images show the destruction to the region in east Democratic Republic of Congo after the nighttime eruption of Mount Nyiragongo sent thousands of terrified residents fleeing in panic. AERIAL IMAGES
Mount Marapi in western Indonesia erupts, spewing an ash cloud more than a mile into the sky as authorities warn residents over potential dangers from cold lava flows. IMAGES
Voters cast their ballots at a polling station in Goma, a day after a general election marred by widespread logistical problems that saw some polling stations around the Democratic Republic of Congo, either never open or open late and then shut down early. 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.