Tribute to Farida Ayari
It was with immense sadness that we learned of the passing of our sister journalist and former Vice President of the North Africa Foreign Correspondents Club, (NAFCC). Farida’s talent and energy fuelled a career that spanned some 40 years; she is remembered for her rigorous professionalism, for being an intransigent free spirit and having a wonderful sense of humour. Until the end she embodied a specific idea of journalism, fiercely independent and and one who eschewed plaudits and honours.
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Minutes of the General Assembly of December 8, 2017
The General Assembly of NAFCC took place on 8 December 2017 to elect a new Bureau.
Were elected:
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Caroline Perrot 17 votes, 1 abstention
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Javier Martin 17 votes, 1 abstention
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Martin Gehlen 17 votes, 1 abstention
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Simon Kremer 17 votes, 1 abstention
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Maryline Dumas 17 votes, 1 abstention
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Aleksei Merkulov 17 votes, 1 abstention
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Frederic Bobin 17 votes, 1 abstention
The Bureau then proceeded of the election of :
– Frédéric Bobin, Président
– Maryline Dumas, Vice-Présidente
– Aleksei Merkulov, Secretary General
– Simon Kremer, Treasurer