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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is speaking but tired and still in a critical state the day after being shot multiple times, president-elect Peter Pellegrini tells reporters outside the Banska Bystrica hospital. Authorities have charged an alleged gunman with the attempted murder of the 59-year-old leader, saying the shooting was sparked by the election win last month of a Fico ally. SOUNDBITE
The EU's spokesperson repeats the bloc's condemnation of the attack on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who on Wednesday was reportedly shot and hospitalised after a cabinet meeting. "Such acts of violence have no place in our society and weaken democracy" says Eric Mamer. SOUNDBITE
Media crews set up outside the hospital in Banska Bystrica where Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is staying the day after he was shot multiple times while leaving a meeting. According to a statement from the country's deputy prime minister, Fico's condition has stabilised but remains "very serious". Surgeons spent hours in the operating theatre overnight battling to save the 59-year-old leader. The attack has been condemned around the world. IMAGES
The suspect charged with attempted murder of PM Robert Fico leaves court in Slovakia. Fico has been in hospital since Wednesday when a lone gunman shot him four times, including in the abdomen. The suspected gunman, identified by Slovak media as 71-year-old poet Juraj Cintula, arrived in a special penal court in Pezinok northeast of the capital Bratislava, which is due to decide on his pre-trial detention. IMAGES
Supporters of injured Prime Minister Robert Fico hold a demonstration at the University F. D. Roosevelt Hospital in Banska Bystrica where he is being treated. The PM was shot while he was greeting supporters in central Slovakia and remains in intensive care. 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.