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French press divided over participation of African armies in Bastille Day parade

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Today is Bastille Day and we take a look French, African and British papers looking at various aspects of the celebrations, in particular the controversy surrounding the participation of African armies. Is this a mere throwback to colonial times or a gesture of gratitude for African support in the Allied effort during World War II? We also look at a report in the International Herald Tribune on the difficulties of everyday life in Gaza. WEDNESDAY, 14th JULY 2010

IN THE PAPERS
By James CREEDON

Articles in French, African and British papers on today’s Bastille Day celebrations:
 
Le Figaro: In favour of participation of African armies in today’s parade
 
Libération : Against African armies’ participation
 
Le Monde : The Elysée’s annual garden party is no more!
 
France Soir : ‘79% of French people are proud to be French”
 
Liberté (Algeria) : Cartoon
 
Le Pays (Burkina Faso) : ‘The calculated boycott of Gbagbo’
 
Le Patriote (Ivory Coast): ‘Gbagbo sacrifices the interests of the Ivory Coast’
 
The Independent (UK): Sarkozy’s summer of scandal
 
 The Gaza blockade in once again under the spotlight in the world’s press:
 
Haaretz (Israel):”U.S. urges Libya to avoid confrontation with Israel over Gaza-bound aid ship”
 
International Herald Tribune/ New York Times: “Trapped by Gaza Blockade, Locked in Despair”

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