For African first ladies, health issues are a chance to remake their image

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 02:07 in Psychology & Sociology

In a summit in Los Angeles this week, the 13 leaders' wives met representatives from think tanks and assistance groups to tackle AIDS, malaria and other issues. Dressed in sleek suits and eye-catching robes, 13 African first ladies stepped onto a Westside red carpet this week, mingling with Hollywood celebrities and waving to the paparazzi.

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