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Added on the 04/01/2021 18:26:44 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
The funeral procession of French master corporal Maxime Blasco, killed in operation in Mali, crosses the Alexandre III bridge in Paris in front of members of the public and soldiers who came to pay tribute to the "exceptional" soldier, before a ceremony presided over by Emmanuel Macron. IMAGES
The funeral procession of French brigadier Alexandre Martin, killed in Mali, crosses the Alexandre III bridge in Paris before a ceremony at the Invalides memorial complex. IMAGES
In the barracks of the 1st regiment of parachute hussars of Tarbes, France's minister for the armed forces, Florence Parly, presides over a national tribute to the two French soldiers who were killed Saturday in Mali. IMAGES
Soldiers at the Pau-Uzein Air Force Base paid a final tribute to their seven brothers-in-arms from the 5th Combat Helicopter Regiment (RHC)killed last week. The soldiers died when two helicopters collided last Monday while pursuing jihadists in northern Mali where militant violence has soared in recent months. IMAGES
Francois Bayrou, a former French minister and current mayor of Pau, leads the tributes during a gathering to honour the 13 soldiers who were killed in a helicopter accident whil on a military operation in Mali. Seven of the 13 killed in the accident were stationed in Pau. 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.