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Published 11/06/2009 by AllAfrica.com

African Media Leaders Meet in Lagos [press release]

Africa:African Media Leaders Meet in Lagos

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Over 185 African media owners’ participated in a two-day “African Media Leaders Forum (AMLF)” to discuss practical ways for strengthening Africa’s media development and agreed on a charter for the African Media...

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