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Added on the 15/04/2022 14:03:58 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
On the third anniversary of the fire at Notre-Dame in Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte inspect the progress of work in the cathedral. IMAGES
Images of the exterior of the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, some of which is under construction two years to the day after the fire that ravaged the building. French President Emmanuel Macron is due to visit the site later today. IMAGES
"Emmanuel", the bell of Paris's Notre-Dame cathedral, rings at 8pm on the first anniversary of the cathedral fire. A few passers-by gather to cheer, as the reconstruction site remains dormant due to the coronavirus epidemic. IMAGES
The dismantling of the scaffolding around the spire of Notre-Dame de Paris, which was burnt in a fire in 2019, is underway and is expected to take a few months. The spire should be fully visible for the Paris Olympic Games, as the public institution confirmed to AFP. IMAGES
Carpenters at Paris Notre Dame Cathedral cheer as the last dowel is hammered in its wooden frame structure rebuilt identically to the original medieval-age one. Following the tradition, a bouquet made up from a branch coming from one of trees used in the reconstruction project is placed at the top of the choir frame, marking the end of this rebuilding stage. Notre Dame was ravaged by fire on 15 April 2019 and is due to reopen in less than a year. 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.