As France celebrates Bastille Day, African army veterans say they've been forgotten
As France honours its military on Bastille Day, one Burkinabé man highlights the plight of African army veterans – promised a pension by France, but yet to receive their money. Also in this edition: Senegal's main opposition party declares Ousmane Sonko as its presidential candidate despite questions about his eligibility following a jail sentence. Finally, ahead of the Francophone Games in Kinshasa, we see how final preparations are underway.
As France honours its military on Bastille Day, one Burkinabé man highlights the plight of African army veterans – promised a pension by France, but yet to receive their money. Also in this edition: Senegal's main opposition party declares Ousmane Sonko as its presidential candidate despite questions about his eligibility following a jail sentence. Finally, ahead of the Francophone Games in Kinshasa, we see how final preparations are underway.
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