Malawi, European Union exchange culture through films

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Malawi, European Union exchange culture through films

As part of Europe Day celebrations on 9 May, the European Union (EU) hosted the second edition of Euro Film Festival in Lilongwe and Blantyre. Speaking at the official opening of the festival on Friday, EU Charge d'Affaires Ms Aurelie Valtat said the Euro Film Festival (EFF) is taking Malawi movie scene to the next […]

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