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The Minister of Justice, Eric Dupond-Moretti, arrives at the Palais de Justice in Paris to appear before the Court of Justice of the Republic (CJR), the only court empowered to try members of the government for acts committed in the performance of their duties. A sitting Minister of Justice in the dock, accused of conflicts of interest, is an unprecedented case in the Fifth Republic. IMAGES
French Justice Minister Eric Dupond-Moretti votes in Cousolre, northern France, in the first round of regional and departmental elections, in which the far-right is expected to make significant gains. IMAGES
Following the acquittal of French Justice Minister, his lawyer speaks of a "great satisfaction and (...) a great emotion". A French court on Wednesday acquitted France's justice minister in a conflict of interest trial that has been an embarrassment for President Emmanuel Macron's government. Eric Dupond-Moretti, a pugnacious former star defence lawyer, had in 2021 been charged with misusing his position to settle scores with opponents from his legal career. SOUNDBITE
France's Justice Minister Eric Dupond-Moretti leaves the courtroom at the Palais de Justice in Paris, on the last day of his trial in a conflict of interest case. A special judicial body, the Court of Justice of the Republic (CJR), will deliver its decision on November 29. IMAGES
French Justice Minister Eric Dupond-Moretti leaves the courtroom at the Palais de Justice in Paris, before returning, during a recess on the last day of his trial, where his defence is presenting their arguments in the conflict of interest case. The prosecution has requested a one-year suspended prison sentence for Dupond-Moretti. 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.
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