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Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva takes oath for a third term as president of Brazil, capping a remarkable comeback for the veteran leftist (2003-2010) after he defeated far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro in October elections. IMAGES
The President of the United States Barack Obama and the First Lady Michelle Obama and their children Sasha and Malia are in the Blue Room of the White House as he takes the oath of office for the second time. Michelle Obama is holding the "Robinson Family Bible" as Chief Justice John Roberts administers the Oath.
Long-time political kingmaker Bola Tinubu is sworn in as Nigerian president, succeeding Muhammadu Buhari, a former general who stepped down after two terms in office. The 71-year-old southerner takes over from the 80-year-old northerner as Africa's most populous nation faces a sea of economic troubles and a security crisis. SOUNDBITE
Socialist Jose Maria Neves is sworn in as president of Cape Verde, promising to strengthen relations with West Africa and the Portuguese-speaking world while ensuring to defend his island nation's "strength and stability". IMAGES
Venezuelan Army swears oath of loyalty with a military parade to president Nicolas Maduro as he takes office for a second term. IMAGES