Ghislaine Dupont
Journalist specializing in Africa
Born
1956
69 years ago
Died
November 2nd, 2013
11 years ago — 57 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
France
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Worked as a journalist with a focus on African affairs and issues. Contributed to various media outlets, providing in-depth reports and analysis on political and social topics in the region. Most notably collaborated with Radio France Internationale, where significant reporting on Mali and surrounding areas took place. Tragically, ended life in 2013 while covering news in Mali.
Reported extensively on African issues for Radio France Internationale
Covered the political situation in Mali leading to her death
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