Africa's leaders are quickly learning the art of the spin

Published April 17, 2005


BANJUL, Gambia -- Before Gambian journalist Deyda Hydara was killed in a yet-unsolved drive-by shooting in December in this West African capital, many residents of Africa's tiniest country woke up eagerly to his witty political column with the distinctive title: "Good Morning, Mr. President."

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