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Bally Bagayoko elected first mayor of color in Saint-Denis

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Bally Bagayoko was elected as mayor of Saint-Denis on March 15, marking a historic first for the city with its population of over 150,000. Shortly after his victory, he faced a backlash fueled by false accusations of racism, reflecting ongoing struggles with racism in France despite the election of 13 mayors of colour in Seine-Saint-Denis.

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