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Eleventh edition of Nollywood Week film festival opens in Paris Eye on Africa

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In tonight's edition: Schools will stay closed until further notice in Kenya, as heavy rains that have killed hundreds of people continue. Also, as the world marks Press Freedom Day, Reporters Without Borders says the biggest threats facing journalists are political authorities, including on the African continent. Finally, the Nigerian film industry arrives on the French red carpet. The Nollywood Week film festival opens in Paris, with this year all about the best of African storytelling and cutting-edge technology.

In tonight's edition: Schools will stay closed until further notice in Kenya, as heavy rains that have killed hundreds of people continue. Also, as the world marks Press Freedom Day, Reporters Without Borders says the biggest threats facing journalists are political authorities, including on the African continent. Finally, the Nigerian film industry arrives on the French red carpet. The Nollywood Week film festival opens in Paris, with this year all about the best of African storytelling and cutting-edge technology.

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