Raila Odinga dies in India

Raila Odinga, 80, Kenya’s former prime minister and long-time opposition leader, died in India while receiving medical treatment after four decades as a leading political figure.

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Kenyan former prime minister and opposition leader Raila Odinga (80) has died

The Kenyan former prime minister and opposition leader Raila Odinga has died in India, where he was undergoing medical treatment. Odinga was 80 years old and died of a heart attack. For about four decades he was one of Kenya's leading political figures. He is regarded as one of the leaders who helped pave the way for a multi-party system and a new constitution.

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Le Monde

Kenya: Raila Odinga, Historic Opposition Leader Dies

In Kenya, Raila Odinga, a historic opposition figure, dies. He was prime minister from 2008 to 2013 and a five-time presidential candidate who never won. He died at the age of 80.

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The Kenyan politician Raila Odinga was the perennial challenger who ultimately embraced power

As a perennial political challenger, he was for millions of Kenyans the face of opposition and resistance for years. Odinga's struggle against power was tireless, but never hard enough to truly bring it down.

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