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Added on the 05/08/2019 10:08:56 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Farmers, protesting in France, block a border crossing with Belgium at Bettignies, in the Nord region, forcing traffic to turn back, as the French government attempts to dispel their unease and convince the protesters to call off their mobilisation. IMAGES
About 200 demonstrators, gathered at the call of the CGT union, block traffic on the Paris ring road during a demonstration against pension reform and the use of the 49.3 clause. IMAGES
"91% of working people are against", "let's block the country": a few thousand people demonstrate at the Place de la Concorde, in Paris, to protest against the pension reform and the triggering of article 49.3. IMAGES
Anti-government protesters in Mali target offices of the Ministry of Justice and its associated legal staff. IMAGES
Iraqi anti-government protesters burn tyres to block roads in the southern city of Basra as parliament is in deadlock over the selection of a replacement for previous prime minister Adel Abdel Mahdi. 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.