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Pope Leo Is Skipping Some of Africa’s Biggest Catholic Nations

As the pontiff arrives in the tiny authoritarian nation of Equatorial Guinea, some Catholics in Africa say they are excited about his visit but are feeling a little left out. ​As the pontiff arrives in the tiny authoritarian nation of Equatorial Guinea, some Catholics in Africa say they are excited about his visit but are […]

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Tanzania Report Blames ‘Outside Forces’ for Deadly Election Violence

The findings in a new report by a commission appointed by the government were at odds with details from human rights groups, which estimate that hundreds and possibly thousands of people were killed. ​The findings in a new report by a commission appointed by the government were at odds with details from human rights groups,

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Mali : French armed forces minister weighs declassification in RFI journalists murder probe

France’s armed forces minister Catherine Vautrin’s decision will determine whether investigators gain access to material that could shed further light on one of the most high-profile killings of journalists in recent years. ​France’s armed forces minister Catherine Vautrin’s decision will determine whether investigators gain access to material that could shed further light on one of

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Africa : Paris puts finishing touches to Africa Forward summit in Nairobi

The Africa Forward summit, which will bring together French President Emmanuel Macron and his African counterparts in Nairobi on 11 and 12 May, is taking shape. The Élysée Palace is finalising the last details of the event in conjunction with the […] ​The Africa Forward summit, which will bring together French President Emmanuel Macron and

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Africa : Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, Évariste Ndayishimiye, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema

Libya – Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh secures future football coach’s salaryThe story between Libya and Senegal’s Aliou Cissé (aged 50) has […] ​Libya – Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh secures future football coach’s salaryThe story between Libya and Senegal’s Aliou Cissé (aged 50) has […] Read More

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