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Guinea President retires 42 generals
Freshly sworn-in President Doumbouya has retired 42 generals over what is seen as an attempt to rebuild the reputation of the army
Freshly sworn-in President Colonel Mamady Doumbouya has retired 42 generals in what some see as an attempt at reputation building. ECOWAS members discuss military coups and shifty Presidential extensions. Why taking Aspirin every day might not be a healthy idea. The Somali musician reconnecting diaspora kids to their culture.
Photo: President Colonel Mamady Doumbouya. Credit: AFP)
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