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Benin President Patrice Talon votes in elections almost certain to hand him a second term in office. A cotton tycoon first elected to lead the West African nation in 2016, Talon faces two little-known rivals, as more serious contenders have been exiled or barred from running. IMAGES
Senators from both sides of the aisle overruled President Barack Obama's veto of the 9/11 lawsuit bill, which would allow lawsuits against perceived foreign sponsors of terrorism, in Washington DC on Wednesday. Family members of the victims of the 9/11 attacks can now sue Saudi Arabia for its alleged involvement in the attack. The House of Representatives is expected to ratify the vote, setting up a historical defeat for the Obama administration.
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa casts his vote in a referendum on proposed tougher measures to fight gang-related crime in Olon, Santa Elena Province. IMAGES
Outgoing President Felix Tshisekedi votes in Kinshasa, as he vies for a second term in the face of a fragmented opposition of 18 candidates. During his campaign, he asked voters five more years to "consolidate the gains". IMAGES
Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev casts his ballot during a snap presidential election. The vote is expected to hand incumbent him a third term. Earlier this year, a constitutional referendum paved the way for him to serve two more presidential terms and increased the mandate from five years to seven. IMAGES