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The rollout of the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine begins as a patient in Oxford becomes the first to receive it. Dialysis patient Brian Pinker, 82, recieves the vaccination at the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation. IMAGES
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal meets his Chadian counterpart Succes Masra at Matignon for talks on major bilateral cooperation projects and the regional situation. IMAGES
Algerian Prime Minister Aimene Benabderrahmane receives his French counterpart Elisabeth Borne at the government palace in Algiers. Borne is starting a two-day visit to Algeria aimed at improving ties with the former French colony and major gas exporter. IMAGES
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says "it's the best thing for you, the best thing for your family and for everybody else" after receiving a first dose of AstraZeneca's Covid vaccine, at the London hospital where he fought for his life almost a year ago. SOUNDBITE
French Prime Minister Jean Castex arrives at Bégin Hospital in Paris to receive a dose of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine, as France resumes its vaccination program with AstraZeneca, following the European regulator's findings that the vaccine is "safe and effective." 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.