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Africa: Troops From 13 Nations Join French Parade
RFI, 14 July 2010
Soldiers from 13 African nations marched in a rainy Paris on Wednesday, marking half a century of independence from colonial rule on the French national holiday. Read more »
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Cameroon: African Soldiers Steal Show At Bastille Day Event
Cameroon Tribune, 15 July 2010
President Paul Biya and eleven other African leaders watched the impressive July 14 parade yesterday in Paris in company of French President Nicolas Sarkozy. Read more »
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Africa: Protestors Object to Armies Parading in Paris
RFI, 13 July 2010
Hundreds of people turned out Tuesday evening as part of a mass demonstration against the proposed Bastille Day parade, including the armies of 13 African countries. Read more »
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Africa: Sarkozy Promises African Veterans Same Pension as French Counterparts
RFI, 13 July 2010
French President Nicolas Sarkozy has promised African veterans who fought in France the same pension as their French comrades. He made the announcement at a lunch for leaders of 13… Read more »
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Africa: 12 African Heads Of State At Bastille Day Parade Today
Cameroon Tribune, 14 July 2010
Yesterday Presidents Biya and Sarkozy took a commitment to chart new paths of cooperation. Read more »