Paris, Oct 6, 2025 (AFP) - UNESCO board backs Egyptian ex-minister for top job: official

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The UN culture agency's executive board on Monday voted to appoint a former Egyptian minister as the agency's next chief, the board's chair said, as UNESCO grapples with accusations of bias and the United States' withdrawal from the organisation. UNESCO's board backed former Egyptian antiquities and tourism minister Khaled el-Enany to replace outgoing French director-general Audrey Azoulay, after she served two four-year terms in office. The orga......

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