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Bangladeshi security forces patrol the capital as protesters demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation say they will take to Dhaka's streets again following the deadliest day of unrest since demonstrations erupted last month. IMAGES
Nationwide anti-government protests against the spiraling cost-of-living begin in Nigeria, including Lagos, with hundreds marching amid heavy security. Africa's most populous country is struggling with soaring inflation and a sharply devalued currency after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu introduced reforms a year ago that aimed to revive the economy. IMAGES
A fire breaks out in a field in Migné-Auxances, Vienne, after police forces use tear gas, while thousands of opponents of the 'basins' demonstrate despite the ban. IMAGES
Police are out in force on the streets of the Kenyan capital Nairobi, after calls for more demonstrations against the embattled government of President William Ruto. As protestors gather in the central business district, police in riot gear fire tear gas, repelling some people with batons. Even as street protests have eased since dozens of people were killed and parliament stormed in late June, activists are still demanding the president's resignation, and calling for new rallies using the hashtag "RutoMustGo". IMAGES
Family and close friends of Rex Masai, the first protester killed during demonstrations in Nairobi on June 20 over tax hikes, pay their respects at the morgue in Machakos, about an hour outside Kenya's capital, ahead of the funeral. IMAGES
Swedish Defence Minister Pal Jonson says the "northern flank of NATO is more complete" as he holds a press conference with his Norwegian and Finnish counterparts in Troms, Norway. Swedish troops are taking part in a vast NATO military exercise to simulate repelling an invasion of neighbouring Norway. SOUNDBITE