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The French Council of State validated on Friday the extradition of François Compaoré to Burkina Faso, where this brother of ousted President Blaise Compaoré is implicated in the investigation into the murder of a journalist, a case that bruised this country.

"The request of Mr. Compaoré is rejected", indicates the decision of the Council of State, recalling that the decree "grants the extradition of Mr. Compaoré to the Burkinabè authorities for facts of incitement to assassinations which do not present a character Politics".

Our guest this evening is at the head of a foundation whose name resonates with contemporary African creation.

Since 2005, she has been responsible for making this rich collection of more than a thousand works of African art shine. 

Marie-Cécile Zinsou, President of the Zinsou Foundation ...

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