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What France’s election could mean for Africa
President Emmanuel Macron and opposition candidate Marine Le Pen have different approaches to the continent.
As France’s election goes to a second round, we ask what the different approaches to the continent there might be under Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen.
The worst drought in 40 years is causing untold hardship in East Africa, and the regional body IGAD is now warning that it is likely to worsen.
Plus we look at Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s bid for the country’s top job.
(Picture: Campaign posters in France. Credit: Getty Images)
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