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Added on the 17/08/2022 12:54:07 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Protests and unrest build in Kisumu, eastern Kenya, the stronghold of former prime minister Raila Odinga, after deputy President William Ruto was declared winner of Kenya's hard-fought presidential poll. The announcement was mired in controversy after several members of the election commission rejected the results. IMAGES
Supporters of Raila Odinga closely watch a TV broadcast as William Ruto is declared the winner of Kenya's close-fought presidential election. Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission chairman Wafula Chebukati said Ruto had won almost 7.18 million votes (50.49 percent) against 6.94 million (48.85 percent) for his rival Raila Odinga in the August 9 vote. IMAGES
People protest and clash with police in front of the Congress of Guatemala as the swearing-in ceremony of president-elect Bernardo Arevalo was delayed. The Congress, controlled by his opponents, was locked in debate over the admission of new lawmakers. IMAGES
Protesters clash with police outside the Congress in Guatemala City as it dalayed the swearing-in ceremony of Guatemala's president-elect Bernardo Arevalo. IMAGES
Libertarian Javier Milei arrives at the Argentine Congress in the capital Buenos Aires to be sworn in as the country's next president. IMAGES
U.S. President Barack Obama attends an outdoor arrival ceremony in heavy rain, as the first sitting U.S. president to visit Laos. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).