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Paris's business district is almost deserted after a strict lockdown requiring most people in France to remain at home came into effect at midday, prohibiting all but essential outings in a bid to curb the coronavirus spread. IMAGES
With luxury boutiques and hotels closed, Rue de Rivoli in Paris is deserted as the French nation enters day 50 of lockdown to combat the spread of COVID-19. Only a few vehicles are still passing on the street, which the City Hall plans close to private cars on 11 May. IMAGES
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
On the 25th day of France's lockdown imposed to combat the coronavirus crisis, La Defense lies practically deserted. Gone are the usual 180,000 employees circulating in Paris' business district. In their place, a handful of people come to do their shopping. 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.
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