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The coffin of former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi arrives at the Duomo di Milano for the late leader's funeral service. Thousands gathered in the northern Italian city on Wednesday to say goodbye to Berlusconi, who died on Monday at the age of 86. IMAGES
Former Italian Prime Minister and current leader of the 'Forza Italia' party, Silvio Berlusconi, casts his vote during the country's legislative elections Sunday. Opinion polls show the far-right 'Brothers of Italy' leading and looking set to form a coalition government alongside Berlusconi's 'Forza' and Matteo Salvini's 'League'. IMAGES
Voting gets under way in Ireland in an election which could see it become the latest eurozone country to face political instability as anger against hardship and austerity erodes support for traditional parties. IMAGES
"I'm hoping to get at least 55% of the votes for president," says opposition candidate and leader of the Democratic Green Party Frank Habineza, after casting his ballot in Kigali. This as incumbent candidate, President Paul Kagame, is widely expected to win another term and extend his iron-fisted rule for another five years. In 2017 Habineza won just 0.48 percent of the vote. Millions of Rwandans are voting in the general elections to select a president and parliamentary lawmakers. SOUNDBITE
Ultraconservative presidential candidate Saeed Jalili casts his ballot in Iran's runoff election pitting him against reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian. The election follows the death of ultraconservative president Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash last month. 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.