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New Zealanders pay tribute to victims outside the Botanical Gardens in Christchurch after 50 worshippers were killed last week in two mosque attacks. IMAGES
A floral tribute is laying on Deans Avenue in Christchurch after a right-wing extremist killed 49 people in two mosques. The attack on the Al Noor and Linwood mosques has prompted an outpouring of grief and deep shock in this usually peaceful country, which prides itself on welcoming refugees fleeing violence or persecution. IMAGES of the floral tribute and Deans Avenue
People lay flowers near the Al Noor mosque in central Christchurch, one of two mosques where at least 49 people died in attacks during Friday prayers. IMAGES
A day after a shooting in the Senegalese Southern province of Casamance that left 13 people dead, the mayor of Ziguinchor, the provincial capital, visited some of the survivors at the hospital. IMAGES
Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei has died in Kenya, four days after being set on fire by her boyfriend in an attack in her home. "She had severe percentage of burns, which unfortunately led to multi-organ failure," says Kimani Mbugua, head of the intensive care unit at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital. SOUNDBITE
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.