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Brussels, Mar 9 (EFE).- (Camera: Stephanie Lecocq)The European Parliament on Tuesday voted to remove parliamentary immunity from the former president of Spain’s Catalonia region Carles Puidgemont and two political allies, paving the way for the Spanish judiciary to re-issue arrest warrants for their role in an illegal independence referendum. FOOTAGE OF PUIGDEMONT PROTESTING THE MOVE.
Demonstrators in the streets of Niger's capital Niamey face off against police as opposition candidate Mahamane Ousmane claimed victory in Sunday's presidential election, the day after the Electoral Commission officially announced provisional results with ruling candidate Mohamed Bazoum as the winner. IMAGES
Protestors in Benin set up burning barricades on the streets as soldiers encircle the home of ex-president Thomas Boni Yayi after he led calls for an election boycott. Sunday's parliamentary polls were mired in controversy owing to the main opposition parties being effectively barred from fielding candidates. A record low turnout was recorded as many citizens heeded the calls to boycott the vote. IMAGES of the protesters
Catalonia's lawmakers arrive in parliament to vote on whether to appoint hardline independence supporter Quim Torra as regional president, after deposed leader Carles Puigdemont stepped aside from the running. IMAGES
Catalonia's parliament votes on whether to appoint hardline independence supporter Quim Torra as regional president, after deposed leader Carles Puigdemont stepped aside from the running. IMAGES