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Attanasio, 43, represented Italy in Kinshasa since 2017 [EPA]

Italian ambassador to DR Congo dies after WFP convoy attacked

Italian Ambassador Luca Attanasio, a policeman and their driver killed after a UN convoy was attacked in eastern DRC.

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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director general of the WHO, said rich countries need to ensure before they seek more vaccines that their requests do not undermine COVAX deals [File: Christopher Black/World Health Organization/Handout via Reuters]

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Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde speaks with her German counterpart Heiko Maas during Monday's EU Foreign Ministers meeting in Brussels [Yves Herman/Pool via Reuters]

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"It's the elders who taught us everything since we were young, and that's how I became passionate about horses," Diop said. [Zohra Bensemra/Reuters]
"It's the elders who taught us everything since we were young, and that's how I became passionate about horses," Diop said. [Zohra Bensemra/Reuters]
Ndeye Boye carries her son's Fair Play award at their home in Niaga. [Zohra Bensemra/Reuters]
Ndeye Boye carries her son's Fair Play award at their home in Niaga. [Zohra Bensemra/Reuters]
Diop with his family at their home in Niaga. "It's a passion in my family," Diop said. "Since my grandfather, we've supported horses, then my father after him." [Zohra Bensemra/Reuters]
Diop with his family at their home in Niaga. "It's a passion in my family," Diop said. "Since my grandfather, we've supported horses, then my father after him." [Zohra Bensemra/Reuters]
Diop warms up with other jockeys and stable boys in front of a campfire before an early morning training session in Sangalkam. [Zohra Bensemra/Reuters]
Diop warms up with other jockeys and stable boys in front of a campfire before an early morning training session in Sangalkam. [Zohra Bensemra/Reuters]
He is one of Senegal's most promising jockeys, having won the country's top racing prize when he was just 17. [Zohra Bensemra/Reuters]
He is one of Senegal's most promising jockeys, having won the country's top racing prize when he was just 17. [Zohra Bensemra/Reuters]
Adama Bao, a coach who owns the Lambafar stable, speaks to Diop and other jockeys before a race at the Hippodrome Ndiaw Macodou Diop in Thies.          "[Diop] is very gifted and has a lot of skill," Bao said. "He could compete up to 50 years with his weight and size." [Zohra Bensemra/Reuters]
Adama Bao, a coach who owns the Lambafar stable, speaks to Diop and other jockeys before a race at the Hippodrome Ndiaw Macodou Diop in Thies. "[Diop] is very gifted and has a lot of skill," Bao said. "He could compete up to 50 years with his weight and size." [Zohra Bensemra/Reuters]
"I want to be the best jockey in a country other than mine," Diop said. "In Morocco or France, anywhere there is horse racing." [Zohra Bensemra/Reuters]
"I want to be the best jockey in a country other than mine," Diop said. "In Morocco or France, anywhere there is horse racing." [Zohra Bensemra/Reuters]
"When I start riding I get a bit stressed, but after a moment, it's over," Diop said. "At the time of the race, I'm only thinking of victory." [Zohra Bensemra/Reuters]
"When I start riding I get a bit stressed, but after a moment, it's over," Diop said. "At the time of the race, I'm only thinking of victory." [Zohra Bensemra/Reuters]
Diop hopes to begin racing in France next year, realising a dream coveted by some of Senegal's foremost riders. [Zohra Bensemra/Reuters]
Diop hopes to begin racing in France next year, realising a dream coveted by some of Senegal's foremost riders. [Zohra Bensemra/Reuters]
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