French billionaire Vincent Bolloré is set to face a trial over allegations of corruption and embezzlement connected to election campaigns in Africa. Prosecutors accuse him of bribing officials during the presidential campaigns of Faure Gnassingbe in Togo and Alpha Conde in Guinea. This case highlights ongoing concerns about the influence of foreign business interests in African political processes.
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