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A few dozen health workers protest in front of the Robert-Debré hospital in Paris, at the call of the Inter-Hospitals collective, to demand more funds for public hospitals. IMAGES
"We're catching up after years of lagging behind," says Jean Castex at the end of the signing ceremony for the "Ségur agreements" in Paris. For the Prime Minister, the agreements which provide more funding for health workers are a reminder that "in a democracy we all stand to gain from social dialogue". IMAGES
Yves Veyrier, the general secretary of France's Force Ouvriere union, says the French government's response to demands by hospital and healthcare workers must "match" the applause given to them during the peak of the coronavirus epidemic. SOUNDBITE
Clashes erupt near the Invalides in Paris, on the fringe of a demonstration by healthcare workers. After projectiles were thrown, the police responded by firing tear gas. (COMPLETE VIDI1TJ801_EN) IMAGES
Determined healthcare workers face the CRS (French riot police) in Rennes at a hospital demonstration where they scream: "Don't underestimate our anger", and "No return to the abnormal". 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.