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27/05/2013

African press review 27 May 2013

The International Criminal Court's relationship with African leaders as well as raids on media premises in Uganda - both stories in today's papers...

24/05/2013

African press review 24 May 2013

Quite surprisingly, there are no major reactions in the African papers this morning to the twin suicide car bombings on an army base and a French-run uranium mine in Niger in which at least 20 ...

Thousands flock to Chinua Achebe's funeral
24/05/2013 - African news explained

Thousands flock to Chinua Achebe's funeral

Nigerian writer Chinua Achebe has been buried in his hometown, Ogidi, in a ceremony attended by thousands of mourners, including President Goodluck Jonathan.

11/04/2013 - France

France celebrates 70th birthday of Little Prince

"The Little Prince" by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, is 70 years old this year and France is marking the occasion with a host of special editions, including a new biography of the ...

Politicians' book prize overshadowed by scandal
09/04/2013 - On-the-spot France

Politicians' book prize overshadowed by scandal

Recent government scandals in France have led to some deep soul-searching in the political establishment, as could be seen at the National Assembly this weekend, during an annual event dedicated ...

27/03/2013 - Report: France

Fifty Shades of Grey surprise hit with sex-savvy French women

The erotic trilogy Fifty Shades of Grey, written by British housewife EL James, is currently topping the country’s bestseller list.

12/03/2013 - France - Cannes 2013

Great Gatsby with DiCaprio to open Cannes 2013

The sixth film version of Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, is to open the 2013 Cannes Film Festival, organisers announced Tuesday.

'Confluences' new literary festival attracts writers to Mauritius
10/03/2013 - World news explained

'Confluences' new literary festival attracts writers to Mauritius

A new literary festival wraps up today on the Island of Mauritius.

07/03/2013 - France

Hollande pays official tribute to Time for Rage! author Stéphane Hessel

The French state paid its respects to Time for rage! Author Stéphane Hessel on Thursday morning.

27/02/2013 - France

Time for Outrage! author, Stéphane Hessel, dies, aged 95

French President François Hollande has hailed the “exceptional life” of Stéphane Hessel, the former resistance fighter and diplomat who summoned today’s youth to ...

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