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Racine Talla disputes accusations over RTS company agreement

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Racine Talla disputes accusations over RTS company agreement

Racine Talla, former director general of the Senegalese Radio Television Broadcasting, disputes the prime minister’s accusations over the public broadcaster’s company agreement. He says the pay rises and benefits were approved by the board as early as 2022, according to statements reported by Seneweb.

Racine Talla, former director general of the Senegalese Radio Television Broadcasting (RTS) and mayor of Wakhinane Nimzatt, disputes the prime minister’s accusations over the public broadcaster’s company agreement, Seneweb reports. He accuses the head of government of making repeated statements to divert attention.

The prime minister accuses Racine Talla of signing the agreement while knowing that its financial impact would be unsustainable for the RTS. The broadcaster’s former head rejects the accusation and promises a firm response, according to Seneweb.

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