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Thousands rally outside the French embassy in Niamey, to protest against France's presence in the country. Demonstrators hold up signs reading 'Long live the Nigerien army, down with France, down with ECOWAS' (Economic Community of West African States). Former colonial ruler France has suspended security cooperation and financial aid to the jihadist-hit country after General Abdourahamane Tiani, head of the elite Presidential Guard, on Friday declared himself the West African country's new leader, two days after his forces confined democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum to his official residence. IMAGES
Shouts of 'A bas la France' (Down with France) can be heard in the Niger capital Niamey as residents stage an anti-France protest outside the French embassy. Former colonial ruler France has suspended security cooperation and financial aid to the jihadist-hit country after General Abdourahamane Tiani, head of the elite Presidential Guard, on Friday declared himself the West African country's new leader, two days after his forces confined democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum to his official residence. IMAGES
Hundreds of people have gathered to stage an anti-France protest outside the French embassy in Jakarta. IMAGES
Anti-racism protesters in the French capital defy a ban to join a weekend of global rallies against racism and police brutality. The death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man in the US state of Minnesota, has brought tens of thousands out onto the streets around the world. IMAGES
Protesters outside the Israeli embassy in London, wave the Israeli flag and call for the return of the hostages who have been held captive by Hamas since 7 October. The war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has entered its 12 month with little sign of respite for the Palestinian territory or hope for Israeli hostages still held captive. 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.
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