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Prime Minister Jean Castex welcomes the head of the Tunisian government Hichem Mechichi at the Hôtel de Matignon. The pair are set to discuss ongoing cooperation between the two countries and France's medical support to Tunisia. IMAGES
Trade unions and business representatives arrive at the Prime Minister's residence of Matignon to meet Jean Castex. Together, they are drawing up a "timetable for discussions" which will cover the thorny issues of pensions, unemployment insurance and employment. IMAGES
In the courtyard of the Hôtel Matignon, the Republican Guard welcomes Michel Barnier, where the resigning Prime Minister Gabriel Attal awaits him for the handover of power. IMAGES
France's main employers' organisation, the MEDEF, is holding hearings with party and coalition leaders ahead of the snap parliamentary elections. The leader of the centrist Horizons party, Edouard Philippe, is the first to be heard. IMAGES
French President Emmanuel Macron talks with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak via videoconference to celebrate 120 years since the Entente Cordiale. 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.