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Updated: 2015-09-18 08:59
(China Daily Africa)

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Sacrifice remembered: Veterans of Kenya's 1952-1960 Mau Mau uprising gather for the dedication of a Mau Mau Memorial Monument in Uhuru Park in Nairobi on Sept 12. One stands by a picture of the arrest of Jomo Kenyatta, later Kenya's first president. The monument is part of reconciliation efforts between Britain and Mau Mau veterans. John Okoyo / Xinhua

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To your health: A nurse (right) prescribes medicine during a health camp at Gerenge landing in Entebbe, central Uganda, on Sept 11. Over 4,000 people living near Lake Victoria came for free treatment. The camp was supported by the Simon Kaggwa Foundation, Heartbeat, Medical Link and others. Joseph Kiggundu / Xinhua

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Earthy taste: A man eats clay soil at a market in Lusaka, Zambia, on Sept 1. Earth eating, common among pregnant women, has spread. Yet, doctors say soil can contain toxins and other unhealthy elements. Peng Lijun / Xinhua

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Back at you: Ahmed Ali (right) of Egypt returns the ball to a player from the Republic of Congo during the men's group semifinal table tennis competition at the 11th All-Africa Games in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, on Sept 12. Egypt won 3-1. Wang Bo / Xinhua

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Kitchen magician: A Somali cook shows her students how to prepare a good meal in Mogadishu, Somalia, on Sept 9. Faisal Isse / Xinhua

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Presidential visit: Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari (left) arrives at Orly International Airport in Paris, on Sept 14 for a three-day official visit. Buhari became president in a peaceful transfer of power after he was elected in March. Xinhua

(China Daily Africa Weekly 09/18/2015 page5)

 
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