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Added on the 23/04/2020 14:56:20 - 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
The shopping district in the centre of Paris is somewhat busier than usual amid lockdown, as residents do their food shopping. Many of them wear face masks, while respecting social distancing as they go about their chores. IMAGES
On the 39th day of the confinement, light traffic and rare passers-by cross the usually crowded Place de la Concorde in Paris under a radiant sun. 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
Four weeks after the start of confinement in France, and following President Emmanuel Macron's announcement that it will be extended until 11 May, traffic on the Champs-Elysées and Place de la Concorde in Paris remains low. 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.