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States President George W Bush visit to Africa commences today, amidst protests from parts of the continent against
the visit, based on what were perceived as his unimpressive African policies. Protesters took to the streets yesterday
in Dakar, Senegal, his first stop, to register their displeasure against his visit, just as Washington has debunked
allegations that his administration has no interest in the continent. (This Day)
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 Lagos yesterday erupted in early morning violence
over the fuel price hike as the NLC's strike action entered its second week. The violent protests which commenced
as some private vehicle owners and some other commercial vehicle operators got set to move to their destinations
were said to be organised reactions by some civil rights groups to government tardiness in resolving the fuel price
crisis. Some sources also believe that the violence was a response to the attempt to break the... (This Day)
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