Chirac calls for stronger democracy in Africa

Friday, February 21, 2003

PARIS -- French President Jacques Chirac called on Africa to embrace democracy and end violence -- particularly in warring Ivory Coast -- warning participants at a summit of African leaders Thursday that "the days of impunity are over."

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