We take a look at the British press following Friday's historic general election in the UK. Hailed as a victory for the Tories by conservative outlets, the results are also described as a crushing blow to Labour by the left-leaning media. We examine the role of controversial Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn in this defeat. Finally, we turn to the US press, where many parallels have been drawn between the UK vote and the upcoming 2020 US presidential election.

EU officials are welcoming the "clarity" provided by Boris Johnson's decisive victory in Britain's election. The bloc's leaders now have the tough task of negotiating a trade deal with the UK after Brexit.

The third election in less than five years has been described as the most important in decades. The outcome could see Boris Johnson make good on his promise to "get Brexit done." Follow the latest developments here.

34-year-old Sanna Marin of Finland's Social Democrats has been named the country's new prime minister. Marin who was a former transport minister took over from Antti Rinne resigned after six months in office when he lost the confidence of the Centre Party, a coalition partner, over his handling of a postal strike. Sanna Marin is currently the youngest prime minister in the world.

Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn went head-to-head for last time before next Thursday's general election. The pair clashed over Brexit, the NHS and national security.

Pro-democracy groups in Hong Kong scored a stunning victory in the district council elections held this weekend. Despite the outcome, Beijing won’t give in to protesters’ demands, says Political analyst Joseph Cheng.

INEC declared Smart Adeyemi winner of Kogi west senatorial district election. The Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) won against Senator Dino Melaye of the PDP

The candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the Kogi West senatorial district election, Smart Adeyemi, has defeated Dino Melaye of the Peoples Democratic Party.

The candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the Kogi West senatorial district election, Smart Adeyemi, has defeated Dino Melaye of the Peoples Democratic Party.

The candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the Kogi West senatorial district election, Smart Adeyemi, has defeated Dino Melaye of the Peoples Democratic Party. Saturday’s election was held in 53 polling units across seven local government areas.

Voters had been hoping the presidential elections would end years of political chaos. But the day ended with scuffles and accusations of cheating.

Namibians go to the polls with President Hage Geingob and the ruling South West Africa People's Organisation facing their toughest test since independence in 1990 amid a new corruption scandal. Aiming to end decades of post-election violence in Kenya. The president and the main opposition leader launch the long-awaited Building Bridges Initiative. And in the Ivory Coast, we'll be taking a look at a new program helping migrants rebuild their lives after failing to make it to Europe.