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

It's the first time voters are electing a successor to a democratically elected president in the West African state, whose history has been strewn with military coups. A former general is heavily tipped to win the vote.

Both of the major candidates in the upcoming Nigerian election come from the same ethnic group. In a bid to attract other voters, they've been dressing up in traditional clothing.

Voters will be asked to decide whether blasphemy laws should be removed from the Irish constitution. Blasphemy is still considered a serious crime that carries heavy penalties – although no one has actually been convicted for the offense.

Electoral umpire continues voter registration process across the country.

NOA, German foundation sensitize voters in Awka.

Nearly 13 million voters in Ecuador go to the polls on Sunday to elect a new president, replacing Rafael Correa who has held the post for 10 years. There are eight candidates vying for the job and many voters are undecided.

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta dances with the award winning FBI dance crew, as part of his campaign to encourage the youth to register as voters.

Voters celebrate the news of Ghana's opposition leader Nana Akufo-Addo winning the nation's presidential election and hope the 72-year-old will real genuine economic reform.

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton urges supporters in Philadelphia not to let the 'distractions' keep them from voting on Tuesday.