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Drone footage shows the empty streets of Sierra Leone's capital Freetown as a national curfew has been put in place after a military armoury came under attack. The government said those attempting to break into the armoury at a major army barracks had been repelled, but the public were asked to stay at home. IMAGES
A day-and-night curfew imposed by Kyiv authorities until Monday morning begins after some invading Russian forces entered the Ukrainian capital. "The curfew in Kyiv will start on Saturday at 5:00 pm (1500 GMT) and end at 8:00 (0600 GMT) on Monday," city authorities said on Telegram, adding that "all civilians that are on the streets during the period of the curfew will be considered members of sabotage groups of the enemy." IMAGES
While some people are seen walking around 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica State Beach and the Pier lie empty on the July 4th holiday amid growing concerns over the spread of the coronavirus in California. IMAGES
The streets of Tel Aviv lie empty as a full lockdown begins after Israel bans inter-city travel from Tuesday to Friday in order to forestall the spread of coronavirus during the Passover holidays. The COVID-19 disease has so far killed 57 people in the Jewish state and infected more than 8,900, according to official figures. IMAGES
Images of near-deserted streets in the Gabra South neighbourhood of the Sudanese capital Khartoum after days of deadly fighting killed scores of people and wounded hundreds more. 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.