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This Happened - April 10: Polish Air Crash Kills President

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On this day in 2010, the Polish Air Force Tu-154M crashed near the Russian city of Smolensk. The crash killed all 96 people on board, including Polish President Lech Kaczyński and many other high-ranking officials.

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What was the cause of the Polish Air Force Tu-154M crash near Smolensk?

The cause of the Polish Air Force Tu-154M crash near Smolensk was officially determined to be pilot error. The pilots' attempted to land the plane in thick fog despite being instructed by air traffic controllers to divert to another airport. The plane hit a tree and crashed into the ground, killing everyone on board.

What was the significance of the Polish Air Force Tu-154M crash near Smolensk?

The Polish Air Force Tu-154M crash near Smolensk was a significant event in Polish history. The crash killed a large number of high-ranking officials, including the president, and had a profound impact on Polish politics. The tragedy also strained the already complicated relationship between Poland and Russia, with many in Poland questioning the Russian investigation into the crash.

What happened to the wreckage of the Polish Air Force Tu-154M?

After the crash, the wreckage of the Polish Air Force Tu-154M was recovered and transported to Russia for investigation. The investigation was controversial, with many in Poland questioning the Russian government's role in the crash and the impartiality of the investigation. The wreckage was eventually returned to Poland in 2017 and is now on display at the Museum of the Polish Army in Warsaw.

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PARIS — In a video captured more than 10 years ago, Cameroonian President Paul Biya can be seen surrounded by other heads of state, complaining to his peers about the so-called "ill-gotten gains" investigation in France.
He accused his opponents and the media of being behind the investigation, which stemmed from complaints that the president had embezzled public funds. He brushed off the allegations as a mere nuisance, if not the work of conspiracy theorists.

The "ill-gotten gains" case originated from a complaint filed in 2007 by non-governmental organizations in France against several African heads of state, regarding real estate properties in Paris allegedly purchased with embezzled funds.

This scene gains new significance in light of the recent coup that toppled President Ali Bongo of Gabon. The Bongo family is central to this extensive investigation launched in France into the origin of the funds that allowed several ruling families in central Africa to acquire real estate holdings in Paris.

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