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Bola Tinubu, leaves Eagle Square after his first speech as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He has promised to unite Africa's most populous nation and tackle insecurity as "top priority". The 71-year-old succeeds 80-year-old former army general Muhammadu Buhari of the same party, who stepped down after two terms in office, leaving a country facing a sea of economic troubles and security challenges. IMAGES
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
Nigeria outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari arrives at his successor, President-elect Bola Tinubu's swearing-in ceremony. IMAGES
Nigeria President-elect, Bola Tinubu, arrives at his swearing-in ceremony where he will officially become the 16th president of the Republic of Nigeria. IMAGES
French President Emmanuel Macron is in Bali, where he is due to attend the G20, and is hosting a dinner at his hotel with the heads of state of several G20 and non-G20 countries: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Argentinian President Alberto Fernandez, Rwandan President Paul Kagame, Senegalese President Macky Sall, and the Mexican Foreign Minister. IMAGES
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is sworn in for a second term in office. IMAGES of President Muhammadu Buhari during the ceremony