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Added on the 18/03/2020 16:26:17 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
The streets of Lille are deserted as the French government prepares to extend the confinement of the population beyond the initial date of the end of March as the coronavirus epidemic accelerates. IMAGES
As the French reach a week of confinement central locations such as the Place de la Concorde, usually swarming with locals and tourists alike, are nearly deserted. IMAGES
Paris streets are nearly empty as France prepares to enforce strict confinement measures in what Emmanuel Macron described as a "war" on coronavirus. 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
The area around Notre Dame in Paris is virtually deserted, as the French government's containment measures against the spread of coronavirus enters its second week. Eleven months after the cathedral almost burned to the ground, rehabilitation work on the roof - already delayed after lead was found - has been postponed once again. 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.