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Briefing: New Saint-Denis mayor seeks to turn racist insults against him into 'a foundation for building things'

Strategic angle: Bally Bagayoko, the new hard-left mayor, aims to transform negative experiences into positive community initiatives.

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Updated 8 days ago
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Bally Bagayoko, the hard-left mayor of Saint-Denis, has taken steps to address public insults of a racist nature directed at him since his election. He filed a formal complaint on Thursday.

The mayor's response to the racist remarks, particularly those made on the CNews channel, emphasizes a call for unity and constructive action within the community.

Bagayoko aims to transform these negative experiences into a foundation for positive initiatives, focusing on community building and resilience in the face of hate.