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Hollande to visit restive C. African Republic on May 13

By AFP
Central African Republic French President Francois Hollande centre met peacekeepers during a 2014 visit to the Central African Republic capital Bangui.  By Sia Kambou PoolAFP
MAY 6, 2016 LISTEN
French President Francois Hollande (centre) met peacekeepers during a 2014 visit to the Central African Republic capital Bangui. By Sia Kambou (Pool/AFP)

Paris (AFP) - French President Francois Hollande will visit the restive Central African Republic on May 13 to pledge France's support for peace efforts before going on to Nigeria, his office said Friday.

In Nigeria, Hollande will attend a regional summit on May 14 focused on fighting the jihadist group Boko Haram, the presidency said.

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