France is the former colonial power of many countries in west and central Africa and it maintained a close relationship with most local administrations, even those not always popular with the people.

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This is not the first report that the two most powerful men in Old Trafford do not have a close relationship.

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Most worryingly, wiretapped conversations published in the Italian press suggested the governor had a close relationship with BPI and its boss (until recently), Gianpiero Fiorani.

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Each relationship is different, however most of the points of Mr. Noer hit real close.

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