This is the second play for Flahive, a writer for Falco's Showtime show "Nurse Jackie, " and she proves a talent to watch, her characters deeply grounded and her dialogue profound without being flashy.

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"I am deeply honored and moved by this award, which reinforces my faith in dialogue and cultural diversity, one of the great strengths of Africa, and which represents a huge potential for peace and development, " said the Director-General.

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As a person deeply affected by gun violence, he communicated with us as a way of contributing to the ongoing dialogue he has established.

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