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Senegalese prime minister consults media stakeholders

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Senegalese Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô met media stakeholders to examine the economic difficulties facing the press, working conditions and sector regulation. The government reaffirmed its determination to provide lasting support to public, private and community media, according to Lesoleil.

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