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French Justice Minister Eric Dupond-Moretti arrives at Paris Courthouse as verdict is expected in his conflict of interest case that could seal the fate of this government stalwart. IMAGES
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
After announcing that she was "considering her candidacy" for the 2022 presidential election, former French Minister of Justice, Christiane Taubira, causes a crush during a visit in Saint-Denis near Paris. IMAGES
For his first outing as Justice Minister, Eric Dupond-Moretti visited the Fresnes prison. The famous lawyer and newly appointed member of the French government said he was "concerned about freedom, about the conditions of detention and about the working conditions of prison staff". (COMPLETES VIDI1US3E1_EN) SOUNDBITE
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.