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Will Ali Bongo's birth certificate settle the argument?

The French foreign ministry's civil registry department in Nantes stirred up emotions when it produced an extract from the birth [...] (351 words)

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French PM’s office sets about limiting the damage caused by Valls’ attack on Bongo

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Opposition comes under pressure in Libreville

Majorelle coaches La Mancha

Anne Hommel quits presidential palace

French PM’s office sets about limiting the damage caused by Valls’ attack on Bongo

French touch for Africa's politicians

Ali turns government into insiders club

Paris arrest prompts Bongo giveaway

Inge-Collins Bongo’s revelations about her fairytale life with Ali Bongo

Ali Bongo struggles with internal dissent at PDG

Manuel Valls cultivates extensive array of African contacts

Hollande's competing themes in Africa

Bilie Bi Nze puts presidential communications in order

Manfoumbi, Bongo’s man in Paris

Ali Bongo keeps watchful eye on rivals

Ali Bongo goes to Paris

First visit

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