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Pakistan to continue import of LNG from Qatar

A Pakistani cabinet minister says Islamabad will continue to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Qatar under a 15-year agreement, despite the severing of diplomatic ties with Qatar by Saudi Arabia and some other countries.

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Pakistan to continue import of LNG from Qatar

A Pakistani cabinet minister says Islamabad will continue to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Qatar under a 15-year agreement, despite the severing of diplomatic ties with Qatar by Saudi Arabia and some other countries.

Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, the federal minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, said Qatar and Pakistan last year signed a $1 billion agreement, under which Qatar's Liquefied Gas Company Limited will sell LNG from 2016 to year 2031 to state-run Pakistan State Oil.

He said since no sanctions have been imposed on Qatar by the United Nations, Pakistan and Qatar were bound to abide by the agreement.

Qatar has released an initial report into the alleged hack of its state-run news agency, an incident which helped spark a diplomatic crisis between the energy-rich country and Arab nations.

The Qatari Interior Ministry said late Wednesday that the website of the Qatar News Agency was initially hacked in April with "high techniques and innovative methods."

It said hackers installed a file and then published a fake news item attributed to Qatar's emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, just after midnight May 24.

The ministry did not say who it suspected carried out the attack. It also thanked the FBI and the British National Commission for Combating Crime for assisting it in its investigation.

The alleged fake news item, which had Sheikh Tamim making controversial comments on Iran and Israel, immediately was picked up by Saudi and Emirati media, laying the groundwork for the crisis that began Monday (05.06.2017.)

Kuwait's emir has traveled to Qatar and met that country's leader as part of his efforts to mediate an end to a crisis that's seen Arab nations cut ties to the energy-rich country and attempt to isolate it.

Kuwait's Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah was met planeside by Qatar's emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, when he arrived on Wednesday night.

The two held talks, though details of their discussions were not released. Sheikh Sabah earlier Wednesday traveled to Dubai where he met with Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who also serves as prime minister and vice president of the UAE.

Sheikh Sabah also has traveled to Saudi Arabia in his efforts.


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Study - Le principe de protection de l'environnement, une perspective de droit comparé: Belgique - 15-07-2025

Ce document s’intègre dans une série d’études qui, avec une perspective de droit comparé, visent à faire une présentation du principe de protection de l’environnement dans différents ordres juridiques. Après avoir expliqué le droit positif et l
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Study - Le principe de protection de l'environnement, une perspective de droit comparé: Belgique - 15-07-2025

Ce document s’intègre dans une série d’études qui, avec une perspective de droit comparé, visent à faire une présentation du principe de protection de l’environnement dans différents ordres juridiques. Après avoir expliqué le droit positif et la jurisprudence d’application, le contenu, les limites et la possible évolution de ce principe sont examinés. La présente étude a pour objet le cas de la Belgique. Dans le cadre d’une politique d’utilisation durable de l’environnement, objectif d’ordre constitutionnel, le droit est amené à jouer un rôle primordial, en ce qu’il attache une force contraignante à des objectifs de conservation et en ce qu’il détermine les moyens pour les réaliser. Tout l’enjeu est d’ajuster les règles en vue d’atteindre les objectifs fixés par le législateur. La consécration dans la Constitution belge d’un droit à un environnement sain constitua indéniablement une avancée. Si ce droit n’est pas directement applicable, il influence néanmoins les conditions liées à l’intérêt à agir ainsi que la mise en balance des intérêts. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Briefing - Sound economic governance as a precondition for RRF payments - 16-07-2025

The €650 billion Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) finances reform and investment measures in EU Member States until 2026 to mitigate the socio-economic upshots of the pandemic and foster the twin transitions. Article 10 of the RRF Regulation sets out
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Briefing - Sound economic governance as a precondition for RRF payments - 16-07-2025

The €650 billion Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) finances reform and investment measures in EU Member States until 2026 to mitigate the socio-economic upshots of the pandemic and foster the twin transitions. Article 10 of the RRF Regulation sets out conditions for commitment and payment suspensions based on the macroeconomic position of Member States. In cases where the public finances of EU countries are not in line with the EU economic governance framework and Member States do not make any credible efforts to correct macroeconomic imbalances, the European Commission may propose the enactment of RRF suspensions to the Council. Any suspension would stop the countries concerned from benefiting in full and on time from RRF grants and loans. The Commission has not proposed any such suspension so far. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Iranian parliament says Tehran’s preconditions must be fulfilled to resume Iran-US talks

«When the US uses negotiations as a tool to deceive Iran and cover up a sudden military attack by the Zionist regime [Israel], talks cannot be conducted as before,» the Iranian parliament said
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Iranian parliament says Tehran’s preconditions must be fulfilled to resume Iran-US talks

«When the US uses negotiations as a tool to deceive Iran and cover up a sudden military attack by the Zionist regime [Israel], talks cannot be conducted as before,» the Iranian parliament said

Bank of Russia may lower key rate to 18% annually in July — lawmaker

On June 6, the Bank of Russia lowered the key rate by 100 basis points to 20% annually, after a prolonged period of maintaining it at 21%
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Bank of Russia may lower key rate to 18% annually in July — lawmaker

On June 6, the Bank of Russia lowered the key rate by 100 basis points to 20% annually, after a prolonged period of maintaining it at 21%

China unlikely to abandon Russian oil over Trump tariffs — experts

Director of Research at the Institute for Energy and Finance Alexey Belogoryev likewise does not expect any immediate impact on the market from the potential tariffs
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China unlikely to abandon Russian oil over Trump tariffs — experts

Director of Research at the Institute for Energy and Finance Alexey Belogoryev likewise does not expect any immediate impact on the market from the potential tariffs

Puntland soldiers killed in clashes with ISIS in Bari region

Bosaso (HOL) — Several Puntland soldiers were killed on Tuesday in heavy fighting with ISIS militants in the Calmiskaad Mountains of the Bari region, according to security sources.
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Puntland soldiers killed in clashes with ISIS in Bari region

Bosaso (HOL) — Several Puntland soldiers were killed on Tuesday in heavy fighting with ISIS militants in the Calmiskaad Mountains of the Bari region, according to security sources.

South Africa: Ramaphosa Appoints Interim Police Minister

[allAfrica] Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe was appointed as the interim Minister of Police until the end of July after President Cyril Ramaphosa set up an inquiry into corruption allegations against Senzo Mchunu and other police offic
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South Africa: Ramaphosa Appoints Interim Police Minister

[allAfrica] Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe was appointed as the interim Minister of Police until the end of July after President Cyril Ramaphosa set up an inquiry into corruption allegations against Senzo Mchunu and other police officials.

« Je suis très heureux d'être ici » : Manuel Valls est arrivé en Polynésie

Manuel Valls a atterri mardi 15 juillet à Tahiti pour une visite de sept jours. L'ancien premier ministre de Francois Hollande et Ministre des Outre-mer du gouvernement Bayrou a eu droit à un accueil protocolaire agrémenté de Tiare, comme le veut la coutu
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« Je suis très heureux d'être ici » : Manuel Valls est arrivé en Polynésie

Manuel Valls a atterri mardi 15 juillet à Tahiti pour une visite de sept jours. L'ancien premier ministre de Francois Hollande et Ministre des Outre-mer du gouvernement Bayrou a eu droit à un accueil protocolaire agrémenté de Tiare, comme le veut la coutume. Il a prévu de se rendre aux Marquises, aux Tuamotu ainsi qu'aux Australes.

Degree or Deceit? DPP’s MEC Nominee Exposed in Fake Certificate Scandal

The Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) desperate attempt to sneak Mackford Somanje into the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has blown up in its face—spectacularly. In a shocking development, the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) has flatly
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Degree or Deceit? DPP’s MEC Nominee Exposed in Fake Certificate Scandal

The Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) desperate attempt to sneak Mackford Somanje into the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has blown up in its face—spectacularly. In a shocking development, the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) has flatly rejected Somanje’s academic credentials, calling into serious question not just his qualification, but the integrity of the party’s nomination […] The post Degree or Deceit? DPP’s MEC Nominee Exposed in Fake Certificate Scandal appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Angola: Mass Protests Over Rising Prices

[DW] Activists are calling for a stay-at-home strike as they prepare for the next protest over rising fuel and transport prices. Police used rubber bullets and tear gas when protesters gathered in Luanda on July 12.
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Angola: Mass Protests Over Rising Prices

[DW] Activists are calling for a stay-at-home strike as they prepare for the next protest over rising fuel and transport prices. Police used rubber bullets and tear gas when protesters gathered in Luanda on July 12.

Equatorial Guinea: Equatorial Guinea Accuses France of 'Neo-Colonialism' in Paris Mansion Row

[RFI] Equatorial Guinea sharply criticised France at the United Nations' top court on Tuesday, labelling its actions as ''neo-colonial'' in a long-running dispute over a lavish, multi-million-euro mansion in Paris that was confiscated by French authorities.
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Equatorial Guinea: Equatorial Guinea Accuses France of 'Neo-Colonialism' in Paris Mansion Row

[RFI] Equatorial Guinea sharply criticised France at the United Nations' top court on Tuesday, labelling its actions as ''neo-colonial'' in a long-running dispute over a lavish, multi-million-euro mansion in Paris that was confiscated by French authorities.

How John Torode's career crumbled in 24 hours: Sacked MasterChef star was 'blindsided' by BBC axe when claims he used 'extremely offensive racist term' were upheld in probe - but insiders suggest there were MORE allegations against him

It was a sudden fall from grace for the loveable Aussie host who had presented MasterChef since 2005 and was awarded an MBE three years ago.
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Tourists and residents evacuated as volcano erupts on Iceland, with magma bursting through half-mile-long fissure

Public broadcaster RUV said people had been evacuated from the Blue Lagoon, a luxury geothermal spa resort, and the nearby town of Grindavik, citing police.
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Tourists and residents evacuated as volcano erupts on Iceland, with magma bursting through half-mile-long fissure

Public broadcaster RUV said people had been evacuated from the Blue Lagoon, a luxury geothermal spa resort, and the nearby town of Grindavik, citing police.

Ex-Defence Secretary Ben Wallace says he's NOT sorry for injunction blocking reporting of airlifts of 18,500 Afghans to Britain after data leak blunder

Ben Wallace said his 'first priority was to protect all those that might be at risk' from retribution by the Taliban after a military data leak.
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Ex-Defence Secretary Ben Wallace says he's NOT sorry for injunction blocking reporting of airlifts of 18,500 Afghans to Britain after data leak blunder

Ben Wallace said his 'first priority was to protect all those that might be at risk' from retribution by the Taliban after a military data leak.

Ghislaine Maxwell's family breaks their silence with bombshell claim as Trump decision to close Epstein case triggers MAGA civil war and cover-up claims

Her statement comes as President Donald Trump and his Attorney General Pam Bondi face MAGA mutiny amid claims they botched an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's laundry list of crimes.
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Ghislaine Maxwell's family breaks their silence with bombshell claim as Trump decision to close Epstein case triggers MAGA civil war and cover-up claims

Her statement comes as President Donald Trump and his Attorney General Pam Bondi face MAGA mutiny amid claims they botched an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's laundry list of crimes.

Fears one of Britain's most scenic roads just four metres from a cliff edge could crumble into the sea as drivers call it 'an accident waiting to happen'

Locals said the 'beautiful' road that runs on the south side of their island said something 'tragic' is bound to happen, as some parts are less than four metres from a cliff edge.
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Fears one of Britain's most scenic roads just four metres from a cliff edge could crumble into the sea as drivers call it 'an accident waiting to happen'

Locals said the 'beautiful' road that runs on the south side of their island said something 'tragic' is bound to happen, as some parts are less than four metres from a cliff edge.

Four soldiers killed in deadly clashes between Puntland forces and clan militias in Dhahar district

Las Anod (HOL) — At least four soldiers were killed and ten others wounded on Tuesday in heavy fighting between Puntland security forces and clan militias loyal to politicians from the Sanaag region in Dhahar district, located in the Haylan region.
Hiiraan Online

Four soldiers killed in deadly clashes between Puntland forces and clan militias in Dhahar district

Las Anod (HOL) — At least four soldiers were killed and ten others wounded on Tuesday in heavy fighting between Puntland security forces and clan militias loyal to politicians from the Sanaag region in Dhahar district, located in the Haylan region.

Tanzania and Somalia forge stronger relations

Somalia's diplomatic re-engagement continues to gain momentum following the reopening of its Dar es Salaam embassy and the signing of nine new bilateral agreements with Tanzania, covering areas from education and security to civil aviation and trade.
Hiiraan Online

Tanzania and Somalia forge stronger relations

Somalia's diplomatic re-engagement continues to gain momentum following the reopening of its Dar es Salaam embassy and the signing of nine new bilateral agreements with Tanzania, covering areas from education and security to civil aviation and trade.

Federal government urges Puntland to withdraw troops after deadly clashes in Dhahar district

Las Anod (HOL) — Somalia’s federal government has urged Puntland regional state leader Said Abdullahi Deni to withdraw troops deployed to Dhahar district in the Haylan region, warning that their presence is fueling local conflict rather than combating ter
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Federal government urges Puntland to withdraw troops after deadly clashes in Dhahar district

Las Anod (HOL) — Somalia’s federal government has urged Puntland regional state leader Said Abdullahi Deni to withdraw troops deployed to Dhahar district in the Haylan region, warning that their presence is fueling local conflict rather than combating terrorism as originally intended.

Family lawyer says he's seeing a new trend of the 'manosphere' leading to divorce

Scott Byers has been practising family law for 10 years, and says he has noticed a new trend since the pandemic of women wanting to leave their partners due to what he describes as the radicalizing effect of online misogyny.
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Family lawyer says he's seeing a new trend of the 'manosphere' leading to divorce

Scott Byers has been practising family law for 10 years, and says he has noticed a new trend since the pandemic of women wanting to leave their partners due to what he describes as the radicalizing effect of online misogyny.

'She thought she was safe here': Ghanaian woman killed in Hamilton shooting remembered as honest and kind

Belinda Sarkodie left Ghana in 2024 to seek refuge in Canada. On Friday, she was killed in Hamilton while she was with a friend and they were waiting for a bus. Police say she was an «innocent bystander» and are still looking for a suspect.
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'She thought she was safe here': Ghanaian woman killed in Hamilton shooting remembered as honest and kind

Belinda Sarkodie left Ghana in 2024 to seek refuge in Canada. On Friday, she was killed in Hamilton while she was with a friend and they were waiting for a bus. Police say she was an «innocent bystander» and are still looking for a suspect.

'Against racial harmony': Singaporeans riled by Chinese menus with no English translation

Stepping into an eatery, the last thing most diners would expect is a menu entirely in a language they don't understand.After all, English is Singapore's lingua franca and the working language of the civil service, bringing its diverse communities together.Wh
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'Against racial harmony': Singaporeans riled by Chinese menus with no English translation

Stepping into an eatery, the last thing most diners would expect is a menu entirely in a language they don't understand.After all, English is Singapore's lingua franca and the working language of the civil service, bringing its diverse communities together.While bigger chains like Haidilao, Tanyu, and Tongue Tip Lanzhou Beef Noodle cater to all customers with bilingual menus, some Chinese food establishments have been spotted operating without English menus — a trend that some non-Chinese Singaporeans call «exclusionary».A photo of a Chinese pancake stall menu recently went viral for its lack of English. The stall is located in Clementi's Gantral Mall, which one Google Maps user nicknamed «mini-Chinatown» in a review.This is in spite of Singapore Food Agency (SFA) regulations stating that food businesses offering prepacked food for sale in Singapore must provide labels with basic information about the product, such as its source, contents, and net quantity, in English.The labelling requirements do not extend to non-prepacked food like dishes served in a restaurant.

How the forgotten British pilots who became the first to fly across the Atlantic survived 1,900-mile journey and haphazard landing... in a plane with a broken radio and burst exhaust

Fuelled by the lure of a £10,000 prize put up by the Daily Mail - the equivalent of half a million pounds now - John Alcock and Arthur Brown became the first to cross The Pond.
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How the forgotten British pilots who became the first to fly across the Atlantic survived 1,900-mile journey and haphazard landing... in a plane with a broken radio and burst exhaust

Fuelled by the lure of a £10,000 prize put up by the Daily Mail - the equivalent of half a million pounds now - John Alcock and Arthur Brown became the first to cross The Pond.

DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Afghans being sneaked in is nothing short of sinister

The covert airlift of thousands of Afghans was launched after the UK military lost a database of details of those who had applied for sanctuary in the UK to flee the murderous Taliban.
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DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Afghans being sneaked in is nothing short of sinister

The covert airlift of thousands of Afghans was launched after the UK military lost a database of details of those who had applied for sanctuary in the UK to flee the murderous Taliban.

Parents outraged after schoolgirl, 12, is sent home for wearing Union Jack dress on diversity day

Outside the Warwickshire school on Tuesday, parents said they were 'disgusted and surprised' by the event that had prompted an apology by the school's Stowe Valley Trust.
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Parents outraged after schoolgirl, 12, is sent home for wearing Union Jack dress on diversity day

Outside the Warwickshire school on Tuesday, parents said they were 'disgusted and surprised' by the event that had prompted an apology by the school's Stowe Valley Trust.

What Labour's mortgage meltdown means for YOUR house price: Experts reveal the risk of 'dangerous' new lending policy

Rachel Reeves is sweeping aside rules put in place to protect homeowners in a move which experts warn could sow the seeds for a future catastrophe.
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What Labour's mortgage meltdown means for YOUR house price: Experts reveal the risk of 'dangerous' new lending policy

Rachel Reeves is sweeping aside rules put in place to protect homeowners in a move which experts warn could sow the seeds for a future catastrophe.

Tragic connection between doomed jets: How Air India, MH370 and Germanwings disasters all sparked fears their captains suffered mental health issues - as experts warn not enough is done to help pilots

Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, was piloting the Boeing 787 Dreamliner when it plummeted into a residential area, killing all but one of the 242 people on board.
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Tragic connection between doomed jets: How Air India, MH370 and Germanwings disasters all sparked fears their captains suffered mental health issues - as experts warn not enough is done to help pilots

Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, was piloting the Boeing 787 Dreamliner when it plummeted into a residential area, killing all but one of the 242 people on board.

Castel Malawi, You’re Diluting a Nation’s Pride—What Happened to Our Gin?

Let’s not sugarcoat it—Castel Malawi is butchering the soul of this country’s most iconic spirits. The taste of betrayal now comes in a bottle labeled “Malawi Gin”, and we, the people, are tired of pretending nothing’s wrong. For decades, Malawi G
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Castel Malawi, You’re Diluting a Nation’s Pride—What Happened to Our Gin?

Let’s not sugarcoat it—Castel Malawi is butchering the soul of this country’s most iconic spirits. The taste of betrayal now comes in a bottle labeled “Malawi Gin”, and we, the people, are tired of pretending nothing’s wrong. For decades, Malawi Gin, Malawi Vodka, and Malawi Premier Brandy have been more than just alcohol. They’ve been […] The post Castel Malawi, You’re Diluting a Nation’s Pride—What Happened to Our Gin? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

La criminalité environnementale et le conflit Homme-faune dans le bassin du Congo exigent une réponse coordonnée innovante et durable

La criminalité environnementale, un fléau qui fragilise les écosystèmes et alimente l'insécurité, l'érosion de la biodiversité et la corruption. Elle représente une menace existentielle pour les pays du bassin du Congo. Cette criminalité prive ces
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La criminalité environnementale et le conflit Homme-faune dans le bassin du Congo exigent une réponse coordonnée innovante et durable

La criminalité environnementale, un fléau qui fragilise les écosystèmes et alimente l'insécurité, l'érosion de la biodiversité et la corruption. Elle représente une menace existentielle pour les pays du bassin du Congo. Cette criminalité prive ces États de milliards de dollars qui pourraient dynamiser leurs économies locales. Ce constat alarmant a été dressé lors de la conférence sur la criminalité environnementale et le conflit Homme-Faune, lancée ce jeudi 10 juillet à Libreville, au (...) - ENVIRONNEMENT / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

De l'ombre à la lumière : sortie du silence de Grégory Laccruche Alihanga

Il était temps pour lui de sortir de son silence. Le temps pour lui de parler et de dire tout haut ce qu'il avait enfui au plus profond de lui. Grégory Laccruche Alihanga. A coeur ouvert, il fait un réquisitoire contre les «bourreaux devenus victimes
GABONEWS

De l'ombre à la lumière : sortie du silence de Grégory Laccruche Alihanga

Il était temps pour lui de sortir de son silence. Le temps pour lui de parler et de dire tout haut ce qu'il avait enfui au plus profond de lui. Grégory Laccruche Alihanga. A coeur ouvert, il fait un réquisitoire contre les «bourreaux devenus victimes». Dans une lettre ouverte, Grégory Laccruche Alihanga pointe du doigt aux bourreaux d'hier devenus amnésiques. Il dit avoir gardé le silence, non seulement par dignité, mais par respect pour sa famille et surtout pour son pays le Gabon. Il (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

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