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Added on the 20/02/2023 10:28:46 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Cars are bumper to bumper on the A63 motorway near Bordeaux, as July and August holiday goers cross paths on the way to their vacations on what Bison Futé labels 'black Saturday'. More than 1,000 kilometres of cumulative traffic jams are recorded for this day of crossover. IMAGES
Police in the Nigerian capital of Abuja fire tear gas to disperse protesters on the second day of nationwide protests over economic hardship. At least 13 people died during the demonstrations across the West African nation on Thursday, according to rights group Amnesty International, which accused security forces of killing peaceful demonstrators. IMAGES
Nigerian authorities deploy a strong security presence on the streets of the capital Abuja where crowds of protesters rally joining sister demonstrations across the country against the high cost of living. IMAGES
Images of flooded streets in Dubai as torrential rains and high winds lashed parts of the Gulf. Flights were cancelled in Dubai, the region's financial hub, while schools were shut in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. IMAGES
Drone footage shows Polish farmers blocking roads into the capital Warsaw with their tractors to protest against EU environmental measures and what they say is unfair competition from Ukrainian goods. Border blockades and the grain dispute have strained ties between the neighbours, even as Poland has shown staunch support since the Russian invasion. Farmers in several other European countries have also been protesting for weeks over conditions. 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.