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Added on the 26/04/2020 14:34:30 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
It's not your average Sunday in the heart of Paris. With the sun out in full force and temperatures rising, it's the perfect day for a stroll along the Seine. But amid a nationwide lockdown, the city centre is largely deserted. IMAGES
Children playing, a few passers-by enjoying the sunshine, delivery men waiting for an order: the Place de la République in Paris is almost empty on the 38th day of confinement in France. IMAGES
It's normally one of the most bustling parts of the French capital, but on the 37th day of France's lockdown imposed to combat the coronavirus crisis, the Forum des Halles shopping district lies deserted. IMAGES
People stroll or jog on the banks of the Seine in Paris on the first day of a new lockdown order, which aims to slow the spread of Covid-19. IMAGES
It's rare to stand in front of the Eiffel Tower without a crowd of people surrounding you, but the few Parisians out and about on Trocadero esplanade have managed exactly that. On the 44th day of a nationwide lockdown, the site lies practically deserted. IMAGES
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.