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Added on the 17/03/2020 17:45:33 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Police officers check every vehicle at the entrance to the ring road at the Porte d'Orléans in Paris to avoid departures during the Easter holiday weekend on the 26th day of France's lockdown in the fight against 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
On the 20th day of confinement, Paris's Place de la Bastille is bathed in sunshine. Walkers and joggers take advantage of the good weather while the first daisies make an appearance. IMAGES
On the 19th day of confinement in France to stem the coronavirus pandemic, a few passers-by walk along the Place de la Concorde in Paris, usually crowded with tourists and cars. IMAGES
Law enforcement officials set up controls at strategic exit points around Paris in a bid to catch anyone defying government restrictions on travel on what is the 18th day of a national lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus. Under normal circumstances, many Parisians would be travelling this weekend to begin the Easter holidays. 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.