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The Republic of Congo celebrates its 50th anniversary

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The Republic of Congo marks 50 years since independence. But it's a bitter sweet occasion that also brings back memories of civil war and strife. And a place in the sun for tourists that leave the locals in the cold. We look at the growing complaints about Senegal's tourism industry.

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50 years of Independence in Africa

by Anonyme - 21/08/2010 - 15:25

We do not care if we africans celebrate 80 or a 1oo years of independence but what matters to us is how much we have accomplished in all these years: how independent have we been from the catch nets of colonial rule?

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