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Iran hails African countries' resistance to 'colonialism'

Supporters of Capt. Ibrahim Traore protest against France and ECOWAS in the streets of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, October 4, 2022. [AP]

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Monday lauded African countries for resisting "colonialism" during a visit by Burkina Faso's foreign minister.

Burkina Faso, as well as Mali, are currently ruled by military juntas that severed military ties with France - a former colonial power - and bolstered relations with Russia.

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