France faces Africa influence test amid new leadership
In Kinshasa and across Africa observers note France must adapt to a post colonial era as Jacques Chirac’s presidency seeks to shape African policy. US diplomats question Paris dominance while African nations push independence, urging non veto power and leadership from French speaking neighbors in regional affairs.
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Ethiopia's coffee rises as world wakes to rich brew
In highland villages near Addis Ababa Ethiopian farmers preserve a centuries old coffee rite while global demand for gourmet beans grows. The country, birthplace of coffee, exports heavily yet keeps much for Ethiopians who savor and trade top Arabica varieties.
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