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France: Valls quits Matignon to run for President
French socialist Prime Minister Manuel Valls Monday resigned from his position as he announced his candidacy for the country’s top job. “I have learned a lot from my countrymen, so yes, I am candidate for the presidency,” Valls told his supporters at Evry (15 miles from Paris). “I have that force in me, the willingness […]
Inflation: govts across Africa struggle to tame soaring prices, help poor people
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