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AU 'alarmed' by President Trump's reported remarks about the African continent
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
The African Union condemns President Donald Trump's crude description of African nations and other countries. The US president has denied using vulgar language.
Plus Ghana's President Akufo-Addo is marking his first year in office, but how much has changed?
And we hear from our satirical resident presidents. Olushambles is concerned about leaving a legacy.
(Image: US President Donald Trump shares a laugh with several African leaders. Credit: Getty Images)
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Fri 12 Jan 201815:06GMT
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Focus on Africa
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.


