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Organisation of Francophone nations selects first female leader

Organisation of Francophone nations selects first female leader
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The former governor general of Canada has been chosen as the next head of the international organisation of Francophone nations (OIF)

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Michaelle Jean was selected at a summit in Senegal on Sunday.

The 57-year-old came to Canada in her childhood as a refugee from her native Haiti. She will be the first woman to lead the organisation.

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