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Thousands of people are marching in Paris against the rising cost of living called by left-wing political parties and backed by hundreds of associations, which are seeking to build on the momentum created by the refinery standoff which began at the end of September. IMAGES
Several thousand demonstrators gather in Paris to protest against 'systemic racism' and 'police brutality', while around 30,000 people are expected in several French cities. The demonstrations have been led for over a month by the radical left and other organisations, and are being closely monitored by a large security force. IMAGES
Shouts of 'A bas la France' (Down with France) can be heard in the Niger capital Niamey as residents stage an anti-France protest outside the French embassy. Former colonial ruler France has suspended security cooperation and financial aid to the jihadist-hit country after General Abdourahamane Tiani, head of the elite Presidential Guard, on Friday declared himself the West African country's new leader, two days after his forces confined democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum to his official residence. IMAGES
Several thousand demonstrators march in Toulouse, southern France, on the eighth day of a against a pension reform championed by French President Emmanuel Macron which appears on the verge of being pushed through parliament. IMAGES
In Marseille, several thousand demonstrators against Emmanuel Macron's pension reform march in Marseille to oppose the extension of the legal retirement age from 62 to 64 years. IMAGES