Paris, Oct 2, 2025 (AFP) - Egyptian, Congolese contenders vie for UNESCO top job

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2025-10-02

An Egyptian ex-minister is the favourite to become head of the UN's culture agency, but his Congolese rival says bets are still off before a key decision next week. The vote to replace outgoing French UNESCO director-general Audrey Azoulay after two four-year terms in office is not expected until November 6, during the body's general assembly in Uzbekistan. But UNESCO's executive board is on Monday to recommend a name, in a move that has in the p......

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