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OIF urges French-speaking Africa to send security forces to Haiti

Secretary General of the OIF club of French-speaking nations, Louise Mushikiwabo, on 8 August 2022 in Doha. © Mustafa Abumunes/AFP

The head of the OIF club of French-speaking nations, Louise Mushikiwabo, wants member countries to play their part alongside Kenya in resolving the security crisis on the Caribbean island. [...]

Published on 26/03/2024 at 05:40 GMT

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