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The banks of the Ourcq canal in Paris, a hotspot for locals and tourists in spring and summer, are virtually deserted on the 33rd day of a national confinement amid the coronavirus crisis. IMAGES
Joggers leave the Saint-Martin canal in Paris as all individual sporting activities are banned from 10 a.m to 7 p.m to keep people from bending anti-coronavirus lockdown measures. President Emmanuel Macron is expected to warn France its lockdown to combat the coronavirus must go on for several more weeks at least, while also outlining how the country will recover from the crisis. IMAGES
It's normally one of the liveliest spots in the French capital, bringing together tourists and Parisians alike to lounge along its banks. Canal Saint-Martin now lies deserted, a victim of France's lockdown. A nationwide stay-at-home order was imposed from March 17 and officials have said the lockdown will last until at least April 15. 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
Despite being confined, many Parisians, armed with masks and sunglasses, shop in the rue Mouffetard in Paris, trying to keep a safe distance from each other on what is the 34th day of the French lockdown. 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.